A gala concert marking the 75th birthday of tenor and opera singer Gegham Grigoryan will take place at the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Yerevan. The event is supported by Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports.
The special guest is Spanish opera singer, tenor, pianist and conductor Plácido Domingo, a longtime friend and stage partner of Grigoryan.
Grigoryan’s daughter, opera singer Hasmik Grigoryan, will perform on stage with Domingo. His elder son, Vardan Grigoryan, will serve as the concert’s musical director and conductor.
A press conference ahead of the concert was attended by Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasian, theatre director Karen Durgaryan, Domingo, and Hasmik and Vardan Grigoryan.
Domingo said he had fond memories of Gegham Grigoryan and praised his voice. He recalled the singer’s performances at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala and other venues.
The theatre’s director, Karen Durgaryan, presented commemorative medals to Domingo and Hasmik Grigoryan in recognition of their participation in the anniversary events.
The gala concert is scheduled for October 16 at 19:00. Grigoryan’s family and students, along with prominent artists from the international opera stage, will take part.
