Monument in honor of Alan Hovhaness to be opened in Arlington
17.05.2009 01:36 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ As the centennial date (2011) of the world renowned
American composer of Armenian Heritage Alan Hovhaness approaches,
Arlington will honor its most illustrious, artistic son by declaring
May 17 `Alan Hovhaness Day.’ On that day, the Alan Hovhaness
Commemorative Committee will acknowledge his outstanding contribution
to the world of music by unveiling a monument in his honor on the
grounds of the Jefferson Cutter House in Arlington Center. Attending
the event will be officials of the town and other dignitaries.
The dedication of the monument will constitute the central feature of
several memorial events, which were launched on October 5, 2008, with
a concert held at the Armenian Cultural Foundation.
After the dedication of the Hovhaness monument on Sunday, May 17, a
free, open-to-the-public concert will be given in the auditorium of
the Arlington Town Hall. The concert `In Tribute to Alan Hovhaness’
will be directed by Dr. Pasquale Tassone, former director of
Performing Arts in the Arlington Public Schools.
Featured performers will include pianist Martin Berkofsky, renowned
and dynamic pianist, known primarily for his interpretations of music
by Hovhaness and Franz Liszt, and pianist Ani Hovsepian. The program
will include the world premiere of Tassone’s composition Dzon (Ode in
Armenian) for solo marimba, string orchestra, and percussion featuring
Sivlie Zakarian on marimba as well as music of other
composers. Participating in the concert will be the Honors Orchestra
and Madrigal Singers of the Arlington High School.
The great composer Alan Hovhannes authored 67 symphonies and 434
opuses for Asian instruments.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress