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'''Marta Aznavoorian''' is an American pianist. Aznavoorian is a ] Artist and records for ] ARTEC label and Cedille Records.<ref name=":1" /> | '''Marta Aznavoorian''' is an American pianist. Aznavoorian is a ] Artist and records for ] ARTEC label, and Cedille Records.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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==Early life and education== | ||
Aznavoorian grew up in ]. She was raised in an Armenian-American family that valued classical music, and frequently performed at church as she grew up.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Bross |first=Judy Carmack |date=2022-04-30 |title=Music From Her Homeland |url=https://classicchicagomagazine.com/music-from-her-homeland/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> | Aznavoorian grew up in ]. She was raised in an Armenian-American family that valued classical music, and frequently performed at church as she grew up.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Bross |first=Judy Carmack |date=2022-04-30 |title=Music From Her Homeland |url=https://classicchicagomagazine.com/music-from-her-homeland/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=] |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
She studied with ] at ] for her bachelor's degree and was awarded an artist diploma.<ref name=":1" /> She received her master's degree from ],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-05-14 |title=2024 Armenian Night at the Pops to feature pianist Marta Aznavoorian |url=https://armenianweekly.com/2024/05/14/2024-armenian-night-at-the-pops-to-feature-pianist-marta-aznavoorian/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=The Armenian Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> where she studied with Patricia Zander.<ref name=":1" /> | She studied with ] at ] for her bachelor's degree in 1994 and was awarded an artist diploma.<ref name=":1" /> She received her master's degree from ],<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-05-14 |title=2024 Armenian Night at the Pops to feature pianist Marta Aznavoorian |url=https://armenianweekly.com/2024/05/14/2024-armenian-night-at-the-pops-to-feature-pianist-marta-aznavoorian/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=The Armenian Weekly |language=en-US}}</ref> where she studied with Patricia Zander.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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==Career== | ||
At 13, she made her professional debut when conductor ]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Faculty A-Z {{!}} Faculty & Staff {{!}} School of Music |url=https://music.depaul.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/marta-aznavoorian.aspx#:~:text=A%20student%20of%20the%20renowned,with%20the%20late%20Patricia%20Zander. |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=]}}</ref> invited her to perform ]'s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor with the ] at ].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Mazurek |first=Mary |date=2019-01-16 |title=Philippe Quint and Marta Aznavoorian |url=https://www.wfmt.com/2019/01/16/philippe-quint-and-marta-aznavoorian/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=WFMT |language=en-US}}</ref> | At 13, she made her professional debut when conductor ]<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Faculty A-Z {{!}} Faculty & Staff {{!}} School of Music |url=https://music.depaul.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-a-z/Pages/marta-aznavoorian.aspx#:~:text=A%20student%20of%20the%20renowned,with%20the%20late%20Patricia%20Zander. |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=]}}</ref> invited her to perform ]'s Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor with the ] at ].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Mazurek |first=Mary |date=2019-01-16 |title=Philippe Quint and Marta Aznavoorian |url=https://www.wfmt.com/2019/01/16/philippe-quint-and-marta-aznavoorian/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=WFMT |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Aznavoorian has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including ], Sydney Conservatory Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony, ], ],<ref name=":3" /> Highland Park Strings, New Philharmonic and ] where she was invited by conductor ].<ref name=":1" /> She has performed at festivals such as ], ] ] ], ] ] and Green Lake Festival. Aznavoorian performed at ] for years back to back.<ref name=":1" /> Aznavoorian has worked with composers such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Pierre Jalbert, Stacy Garrop, ] ],<ref name=":2" /> ] and ].<ref name=":1" /> | Aznavoorian has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including ], Sydney Conservatory Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony, ], ],<ref name=":3" /> Highland Park Strings, New Philharmonic and ] where she was invited by conductor ].<ref name=":1" /> She has performed at festivals such as ], ] ] ], ] ] and Green Lake Festival. Aznavoorian performed at ] for years back to back.<ref name=":1" /> Aznavoorian has worked with composers such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Pierre Jalbert, Stacy Garrop, ] ],<ref name=":2" /> ] and ].<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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===Lincoln Trio=== | ||
Since 2003,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Niles |first=Laurie |date=2024-09-24 |title=Lincoln Trio Nominated for 2024 Latin Grammy for Daniel Binelli Album |url=https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20249/30138/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Violinist.com |language=en-us}}</ref> Aznavoorian has performed alongside violinist ] and cellist David Cunliffe in the Lincoln Trio.<ref name=":2" /> Their discography includes ''Trios From Our Homelands'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maddocks |first=Fiona |date=2016-10-02 |title=Clarke, Babajanian, Martin: Trios from Our Homelands CD review – impassioned |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/02/trios-from-our-homeland-review-lincoln-trio-clarke-babajanian-martin |access-date=2024-12-18 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> the complete works for multiple strings and piano by ] and their debut album, ''Notable Women.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lincoln Trio |url=https://www.cedillerecords.org/artists/lincoln-trio/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Cedille Records |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, ''Trios from our Homelands'' (]) was nominated for best small ensemble/chamber music performance at the 59th Annual ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marta Aznavoorian {{!}} Artist |url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/marta-aznavoorian/19553 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> In 2021, the trio released ''Trios from the City of Big Shoulders'' featuring works by Chicago composers ] and ]. The following year, they released a CD highlighting contemporary Chicago composers, titled ''Chicago Now''.<ref name=":1" /> The trio's album ''Fantasies of Buenos Aires'' was nominated for Best Classical Album at the 2024 ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ratner-Arias |first=Sigal |date=2024-09-17 |title=Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2024-latin-grammys-nominees-full-list-1235776975/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> | Since 2003,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Niles |first=Laurie |date=2024-09-24 |title=Lincoln Trio Nominated for 2024 Latin Grammy for Daniel Binelli Album |url=https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20249/30138/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Violinist.com |language=en-us}}</ref> Aznavoorian has performed alongside violinist ] and cellist David Cunliffe in the Lincoln Trio.<ref name=":2" /> Their discography includes ''Trios From Our Homelands'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maddocks |first=Fiona |date=2016-10-02 |title=Clarke, Babajanian, Martin: Trios from Our Homelands CD review – impassioned |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/oct/02/trios-from-our-homeland-review-lincoln-trio-clarke-babajanian-martin |access-date=2024-12-18 |work=The Observer |language=en-GB |issn=0029-7712}}</ref> the complete works for multiple strings and piano by ] and their debut album, ''Notable Women.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lincoln Trio |url=https://www.cedillerecords.org/artists/lincoln-trio/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Cedille Records |language=en}}</ref> In 2017, ''Trios from our Homelands'' (]) was nominated for best small ensemble/chamber music performance at the 59th Annual ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marta Aznavoorian {{!}} Artist |url=https://www.grammy.com/artists/marta-aznavoorian/19553 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=grammy.com}}</ref> In 2021, the trio released ''Trios from the City of Big Shoulders'' featuring works by Chicago composers ] and ]. The following year, they released a ] highlighting contemporary Chicago composers, titled ''Chicago Now''.<ref name=":1" /> The trio's album ''Fantasies of Buenos Aires'' was nominated for Best Classical Album at the 2024 ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ratner-Arias |first=Sigal |date=2024-09-17 |title=Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2024-latin-grammys-nominees-full-list-1235776975/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5" /> | ||
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===The Aznavoorian Duo=== | ||
Aznavoorian and her sister, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, perform as The Aznavoorian Duo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-27 |title=Aznavoorian Duo celebrates the sounds of Armenia |url=https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2022/05/04/new-classical-tracks-aznavoorian-duo |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.yourclassical.org |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, they released their debut album, ''Gems from Armenia'', featuring Komitas Vartabed, ], ], ] and Armenian contemporary composers ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Channel |first=The Violin |date=2022-04-08 |title=OUT NOW {{!}} The Aznavoorian Duo's New CD: "Gems From Armenia" |url=https://mobile.theviolinchannel.com/out-now-the-aznavoorian-duo-to-release-gems-from-armenia-on-cedille-records/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=World's Leading Classical Music Platform |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, the duo toured the album and its release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ratner-Arias |first=Sigal |date=2024-09-17 |title=Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2024-latin-grammys-nominees-full-list-1235776975/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Lawrence A. |date=2022-06-21 |title=Armenian music spotlighted in style by the Aznavoorian Duo |url=https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2022/06/armenian-music-spotlighted-in-style-by-the-aznavoorian-sisters/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=]}}</ref> | Aznavoorian and her sister, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, perform as The Aznavoorian Duo.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-27 |title=Aznavoorian Duo celebrates the sounds of Armenia |url=https://www.yourclassical.org/episode/2022/05/04/new-classical-tracks-aznavoorian-duo |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.yourclassical.org |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, they released their debut album, ''Gems from Armenia'', featuring Komitas Vartabed, ], ], ] and Armenian contemporary composers ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Channel |first=The Violin |date=2022-04-08 |title=OUT NOW {{!}} The Aznavoorian Duo's New CD: "Gems From Armenia" |url=https://mobile.theviolinchannel.com/out-now-the-aznavoorian-duo-to-release-gems-from-armenia-on-cedille-records/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=World's Leading Classical Music Platform |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2022, the duo toured the album and its release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ratner-Arias |first=Sigal |date=2024-09-17 |title=Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/2024-latin-grammys-nominees-full-list-1235776975/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Lawrence A. |date=2022-06-21 |title=Armenian music spotlighted in style by the Aznavoorian Duo |url=https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2022/06/armenian-music-spotlighted-in-style-by-the-aznavoorian-sisters/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=]}}</ref> | ||
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===Education=== | ||
In 1999, Aznavoorian was named to the ]'s Piano Department, later also receiving the title of Artist in Residence.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" /> | In 1999, Aznavoorian was named to the ]'s Piano Department, later also receiving the title of Artist in Residence.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":3" /> | ||
Aznavoorian leads a nonprofit organization, Keynote Productions, which funds scholarships to underprivileged students interested in furthering their education in music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keynote Productions NFP |url=https://www.guidestar.org/profile/87-2921914 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=]}}</ref> In 2017, she was awarded the Standing Ovation Alumni Legend Award for her teaching and mentoring in Chicago.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Alumni Legends: Standing Ovation |url=https://220foundation.org/2017-alumni-legends |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Barrington 220 Educational Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> Aznavoorian is a faculty member at ] where she was awarded the Monsignor Kenneth J. Velo Endowed Distinguished Professorship.<ref name=":1" /> | Aznavoorian leads a nonprofit organization, Keynote Productions, which funds scholarships to underprivileged students interested in furthering their education in music.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keynote Productions NFP |url=https://www.guidestar.org/profile/87-2921914 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=]}}</ref> In 2017, she was awarded the Standing Ovation Alumni Legend Award for her teaching and mentoring in Chicago.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 Alumni Legends: Standing Ovation |url=https://220foundation.org/2017-alumni-legends |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Barrington 220 Educational Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> Aznavoorian is a faculty member at ] where she was awarded the Monsignor Kenneth J. Velo Endowed Distinguished Professorship.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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==Awards== | ||
Aznavoorian has won multiple awards including the Aspen Music Festival Piano Competition, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Competition and the Seventeen Magazine/General Motors National Competition.<ref name=":0"/> At the Stravinsky International Competition, where she won first prize, she won the special prize for best interpretation of the commissioned contemporary work.<ref name=":3" /> Moreover, she was awarded a Level 1 scholarship from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Recordings by Marta Aznavoorian {{!}} Now available to stream and purchase at Naxos |url=https://www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Marta_Aznavoorian/8792 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.naxos.com}}</ref> As Presidential Scholar, Aznavoorian was invited to the ], met ] and performed at the ] in ].<ref name=":3" /> | Aznavoorian has won multiple awards including the Aspen Music Festival Piano Competition, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Competition and the Seventeen Magazine/General Motors National Competition.<ref name=":0"/> At the Stravinsky International Competition, where she won first prize, she won the special prize for best interpretation of the commissioned contemporary work.<ref name=":3" /> Moreover, she was awarded a Level 1 scholarship from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Recordings by Marta Aznavoorian {{!}} Now available to stream and purchase at Naxos |url=https://www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/Marta_Aznavoorian/8792 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.naxos.com}}</ref> As Presidential Scholar, Aznavoorian was invited to the ], met ] and performed at the ] in ].<ref name=":3" /> | ||
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Marta Aznavoorian is an American pianist. Aznavoorian is a Steinway Artist and records for Naxos, ARTEC label, and Cedille Records.
Early life and education
Aznavoorian grew up in Barrington, Illinois. She was raised in an Armenian-American family that valued classical music, and frequently performed at church as she grew up.
She studied with Menahem Pressler at Indiana University School of Music for her bachelor's degree in 1994 and was awarded an artist diploma. She received her master's degree from New England Conservatory, where she studied with Patricia Zander.
Career
At 13, she made her professional debut when conductor Georg Solti invited her to perform Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Center.
Aznavoorian has appeared as a soloist with orchestras including Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Conservatory Orchestra, San Angelo Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Boston Pops Orchestra, Highland Park Strings, New Philharmonic and New World Symphony where she was invited by conductor Michael Tilson Thomas. She has performed at festivals such as Tanglewood Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Marlboro Festival, Seattle Chamber Music Society, Caramoor Festival, Hornby Island and Green Lake Festival. Aznavoorian performed at Ravinia Festival for years back to back. Aznavoorian has worked with composers such as William Bolcom, Osvaldo Golijov, Jennifer Higdon, Shulamit Ran, Augusta Read Thomas, Joan Tower, Lera Auerbach, Pierre Jalbert, Stacy Garrop, Laura Schewendinger, Marta Ptaszynska, Shawn Okpebholo and Peter Boyer.
Lincoln Trio
Since 2003, Aznavoorian has performed alongside violinist Desiree Ruhstrat and cellist David Cunliffe in the Lincoln Trio. Their discography includes Trios From Our Homelands, the complete works for multiple strings and piano by Joaquin Turina and their debut album, Notable Women. In 2017, Trios from our Homelands (Cedille Records) was nominated for best small ensemble/chamber music performance at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. In 2021, the trio released Trios from the City of Big Shoulders featuring works by Chicago composers Leo Sowerby and Ernst Bacon. The following year, they released a CD highlighting contemporary Chicago composers, titled Chicago Now. The trio's album Fantasies of Buenos Aires was nominated for Best Classical Album at the 2024 Latin GRAMMY Awards.
The Aznavoorian Duo
Aznavoorian and her sister, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, perform as The Aznavoorian Duo. In 2022, they released their debut album, Gems from Armenia, featuring Komitas Vartabed, Aram Khachaturian, Arno Babajanian, Avet Terterian and Armenian contemporary composers Serouj Kradjian, Alexander Arutiunian, Vache Sharafyan and Peter Boyer. In 2022, the duo toured the album and its release.
Education
In 1999, Aznavoorian was named to the Music Institute of Chicago's Piano Department, later also receiving the title of Artist in Residence.
Aznavoorian leads a nonprofit organization, Keynote Productions, which funds scholarships to underprivileged students interested in furthering their education in music. In 2017, she was awarded the Standing Ovation Alumni Legend Award for her teaching and mentoring in Chicago. Aznavoorian is a faculty member at DePaul University where she was awarded the Monsignor Kenneth J. Velo Endowed Distinguished Professorship.
Awards
Aznavoorian has won multiple awards including the Aspen Music Festival Piano Competition, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Competition and the Seventeen Magazine/General Motors National Competition. At the Stravinsky International Competition, where she won first prize, she won the special prize for best interpretation of the commissioned contemporary work. Moreover, she was awarded a Level 1 scholarship from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts. As Presidential Scholar, Aznavoorian was invited to the White House, met President George H. W. Bush and performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C..
References
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- ^ Bross, Judy Carmack (2022-04-30). "Music From Her Homeland". Classic Chicago Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "2024 Armenian Night at the Pops to feature pianist Marta Aznavoorian". The Armenian Weekly. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ Mazurek, Mary (2019-01-16). "Philippe Quint and Marta Aznavoorian". WFMT. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ Niles, Laurie (2024-09-24). "Lincoln Trio Nominated for 2024 Latin Grammy for Daniel Binelli Album". Violinist.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- Maddocks, Fiona (2016-10-02). "Clarke, Babajanian, Martin: Trios from Our Homelands CD review – impassioned". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Lincoln Trio". Cedille Records. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Marta Aznavoorian | Artist". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- Ratner-Arias, Sigal (2024-09-17). "Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Aznavoorian Duo celebrates the sounds of Armenia". www.yourclassical.org. 2022-07-27. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- Channel, The Violin (2022-04-08). "OUT NOW | The Aznavoorian Duo's New CD: "Gems From Armenia"". World's Leading Classical Music Platform. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- Ratner-Arias, Sigal (2024-09-17). "Edgar Barrera Tops 2024 Latin Grammys Nominees: Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- Johnson, Lawrence A. (2022-06-21). "Armenian music spotlighted in style by the Aznavoorian Duo". Chicago Classical Review. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Keynote Productions NFP". Guidestar. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "2017 Alumni Legends: Standing Ovation". Barrington 220 Educational Foundation. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "Recordings by Marta Aznavoorian | Now available to stream and purchase at Naxos". www.naxos.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.