CivilnetCivilNet met with renowned duduk player, Jivan Gasparyan Jr. at the Armenian Music Society, where he spoke about the soulful nature of the ancient instrument. Visiting Armenia on the occasion of legendary duduk master Jivan Gasparyan Sr.’s 95-year Jubilee, his grandson talks about the responsibility he felt to carry on a name and an entire musical legacy. In this interview with CivilNet, we explore the emotional depth that it takes to breathe life into the duduk and why this traditional Armenian instrument resonates with so many on a global level.
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