Russian President to Award Jivan Gasparyan with Medal in Moscow

Legendary duduk player Jivan Gasparyan has been awarded the laureate in a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) international competition. The musician informed journalists of this news while giving a press conference at the Yerevan Brandy Factory today, adding that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev himself will award him with the medal in Moscow on April 9.

At the prodding of our Tert.am correspondent, Gasparyan also discussed plans for future work, saying he has received numerous invitations, though only elaborated on his plans for the month of April.

Thus, Gasparyan will be in Italy on April 17, where from April 22–27, he will give performances with Italy’s Symphony Orchestra. The concerts will be held in three cities, and in May, the world-famous duduk player will travel to the Netherlands.