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Nune Melikian Performing Live in Miami
The Miami Chamber Orchestra presents a concert with works by Sibelius, Mozart and Haydn.
Armenian virtuoso Nune Melikian joins the Miami Chamber Orchestra Conductor and Artistic Director Jorge Vazquez in this exciting program.
PROGRAM
Sibelius Valse Triste Op. 44
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D
Haydn Symphony No. 87 in A
Nune Melikian, Violin
Jorge Vazquez, Conductor
Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 7:30PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
14260 Old Cutler Road
Palmetto Bay, FL 33158
General Admission $20
Seniors $15
Students $10
Tickets for this performance are only available at the door one hour before showtime.
BIOGRAPHY
Described by the legendary Maxim Vengerov as owner of the “violinistic hands so close to perfection” and “an extremely talented and promising musician,” Nune Melikian is one of the most noted violinists of her generation.
A winner of AGBU Performing Arts Fellowship 2013-2014, Nune Melikian is a top prize of various international competitions including the Oistrakh International Competition in Moscow; the Andrea Postacchini International Competition; LISMA Foundation International competition, University of Montreal Concerto Competition.
She has performed in venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall, Merkin City Hall and the Bolshoy Hall. She enrolled in the Moscow Conservatory as one of the top five contenders.
In 2009 she became the youngest student accepted to the Masters’ at the University of Montreal. She recently obtained her Artist Diploma with Mr. Albert Markov, professor of the Manhattan School of Music, in New York.September 2015 marked Nuné Melikian’s obtaining of the 1750 Carlo Ferdinando Landolfi Violin from the Canada Council Musical Instrument Bank.
Armenian Church of Southwest Florida Releases 2015-2016 Calendar
By Carole Meghreblian
FLArmenians Naples Contributor
The Armenian Church of Southwest Florida (ACSWFL) is pleased to announce the beginning of our mission parish services for the 2015-2016 season. Badarak is celebrated during the months of November, January, February, and March, to accommodate our seasonal parishioners.
All services are held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3901 Davis Blvd., Naples, Florida 34104.
- NOVEMBER: Our first service will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Fr. Hovnan Demerjian from St. Hagop Armenian Church in Pinellas Park will officiate. Baby Emmie Elizabeth Esayian will be blessed by Fr. Hovnan after the service. A light luncheon will follow.
- JANUARY: On Sunday, January 17, 2016, Arshen Aivazian, formally of St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno, California, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. Service will be followed by Khachahankist (Comfort in the Cross) followed by fellowship.
- FEBRUARY: On Sunday, February 21, 2016, His Eminence Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, accompanied by Fr. Tateos Abdalian, will celebrate Holy Badarak. Following the Service, Serpazan will be the guest of honor at a banquet celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Armenian Church of Southwest Florida at Vanderbilt Country Club in Naples, FL. For reservations, please see below.
- MARCH: On Sunday, March 13, 2016, Fr. Garabed Kouchakian, formerly of St. John Church in Detroit, Michigan will celebrate Badarak. Service will be followed by the annual Lenten Luncheon in the Church hall featuring delicious Armenian dishes prepared by the ladies of the mission parish.
For further information about the ACSWFL, please contact FLArmenians.com Naples Contributor Carole Meghreblian at (239) 348-3804 or carolemeghreblian@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Southwest Florida!
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