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Marc Coppey and ANPO: Concert dedicated to the International Day of Francophonie
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will present a concert dedicated to the International Francophonie Day at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall on March 18, at 7:00 p.m.
"Armenia and France are connected by centuries-old historical ties, our cultural ties are especially strong. We have always had a special attitude to the events dedicated to the International Day of Francophonie, which is one of the best platforms for Armenian-French cooperation. Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra has been actively participating in the Francophonie Day, and this year is no exception," ANPO PR department says.
Famous French cellist Marc Coppey will perform in Armenia within the event. Recognized for his celebrated interpretations as a soloist, his extensive exploration of chamber music with some of the finest musicians today, and a dedication to widening the cello literature, Marc Coppey is considered to be one of the world’s leading cellists – in addition, now with a growing reputation as a fine conductor on the international podium. A protégé of Lord Yehudi Menuhin and Mstislav Rostropovich, Coppey first shot to international acclaim at the age of 18, winning First Prize and ‘Prize for the Best Bach Performance’ at the prestigious Leipzig Bach Competition (1988). Soon thereafter, he made major debuts in Paris and Moscow in collaboration with Yehudi Menuhin and Victoria Postnikova (captured on film by the celebrated director Bruno Monsaingeon) and performed at the Evian Festival by personal invitation of Mstislav Rostropovich. Since then, Coppey has carved out an impressive solo career to date, working regularly with many of the world’s finest orchestras and conductors – including, amongst others, Alain Altinoglu, Lionel Bringuier, Lawrence Foster, Alan Gilbert, Kirill Karabits, Emmanuel Krivine, John Nelson, Pascal Rophé, Yan Pascal Tortelier, and Yutaka Sado. The cellist will present one of the most beautiful compositions ever written for his instrument, the Elgar's Cello Concerto. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” symphonic scherzo by Dukas and “Francesca da Rimini” symphonic poem by Tchaikovsky also will be performed by the orchestra. The concert will take place under the baton of ANPOartistic director and principal conductor Eduard Topchjan.
"Armenia and France are connected by centuries-old historical ties, our cultural ties are especially strong. We have always had a special attitude to the events dedicated to the International Day of Francophonie, which is one of the best platforms for Armenian-French cooperation. Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra has been actively participating in the Francophonie Day, and this year is no exception," ANPO PR department says.
Famous French cellist Marc Coppey will perform in Armenia within the event. Recognized for his celebrated interpretations as a soloist, his extensive exploration of chamber music with some of the finest musicians today, and a dedication to widening the cello literature, Marc Coppey is considered to be one of the world’s leading cellists – in addition, now with a growing reputation as a fine conductor on the international podium. A protégé of Lord Yehudi Menuhin and Mstislav Rostropovich, Coppey first shot to international acclaim at the age of 18, winning First Prize and ‘Prize for the Best Bach Performance’ at the prestigious Leipzig Bach Competition (1988). Soon thereafter, he made major debuts in Paris and Moscow in collaboration with Yehudi Menuhin and Victoria Postnikova (captured on film by the celebrated director Bruno Monsaingeon) and performed at the Evian Festival by personal invitation of Mstislav Rostropovich. Since then, Coppey has carved out an impressive solo career to date, working regularly with many of the world’s finest orchestras and conductors – including, amongst others, Alain Altinoglu, Lionel Bringuier, Lawrence Foster, Alan Gilbert, Kirill Karabits, Emmanuel Krivine, John Nelson, Pascal Rophé, Yan Pascal Tortelier, and Yutaka Sado. The cellist will present one of the most beautiful compositions ever written for his instrument, the Elgar's Cello Concerto. “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” symphonic scherzo by Dukas and “Francesca da Rimini” symphonic poem by Tchaikovsky also will be performed by the orchestra. The concert will take place under the baton of ANPOartistic director and principal conductor Eduard Topchjan.
