The 18th Yerevan Perspectives International Music Festival will conclude with the biggest cultural event – the exceptional recital of world famous pianist Evgeny Kissin. The concert will take place at Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan on 27 December.
Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, the world famous musicians said he is very happy to have visited Armenia.
During the upcoming concert, Evgeny Kissin will present the master pieces of Ludwig van Beethoven.
The musician noted he attaches great importance to which country he holds a concert tour. According to him, each country has its own image and the unique culture, adding that diversity is what makes our planet wealthy.
Kissin singled out some compositions of Armenian musicians Komitas, Babajanyan and Khachatryan as his favorites.
“I am interested in what makes part of the Armenian culture – a part of the old civilization,” he stressed.
Asked whether he is interested in the contemporary music, the pianist said he is interested in every talented piece of music regardless of time, adding however he has not still had an opportunity to perform the works of contemporary composers.
Kissin noted that he has never had any inclinations to have compositions written specially for him, but it is important for him that everyone enjoy the music. “One year ago a famous composer told me he wanted to compose a piece for me. Since I did not know what would come out of it I promised nothing, but I said if there is idea, it must be realized,” he said.
The musician resumed his creative activity after a long pause. Many of his newly created works were performed, receiving the approval of the experts.
At the end, Evgeny Kissin noted he did not understand anything from the words of his Armenian counterparts, but he thinks that the Armenian language sounds like the Armenian architecture – beautiful and somewhat cruel.