WORLD-FAMOUS PIANIST FRANCOIS-JOEL THIOLLIER TO HAVE CONCERTS IN
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 1, NOYAN TAPAN. Solo concert of world-famous
pianist Francois-Joel Thiollier will be held on February 1 at
A.Spendiarian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. And on
February 2, at one of Yerevan clubs, the painist will present his
concert program "80 Minutes Around the World." The famous French
pianist’s Yerevan concert was initiated by the Armenian Music Center
within the framework of the Prospects of 21st 8th festival.
As festival’s Chairman, composer Stepan Rostomian reported at the
February 1 press conference, concerts of world-famous musicians have
been organized in Armenia for already several years on the initiative
of the Center. In his words, the festival is unique by its nature and
art level both in Armenia and in the whole region. S.Rostomian also
said that this year the Prospects of 21st festival will become a
member of European Festival Association.
Francois-Joel Thiollier stated that he does not miss the chance to
have concerts in Yerevan. "I love Armenians and Armenia. I have even
brought my family here for them to see Armenia’s picturesque nature
and historic-cultural monuments," the pianist said.
Francois-Joel Thiollier is laureate of eight international
competitions, he received Queen Elizabeth prize in Brussels and
Tchaikovki prize in Moscow. He has had concerts in more than fourty
countries and has played with world-famous orchestras. Francois-Joel
Thiollier has released more than 40 cassettes and over 35 laser disks.