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Episode 50: Ani & Marta Aznavoorian / Gems from Armenia
On this episode of Classical Chicago, Cedille President Jim Ginsburg converses with renowned musicians Ani and Marta Aznavoorian about the sister’s upcoming album celebrating their Armenian heritage.
Gems from Armenia features works by Komitas, Aram Khachaturian, Arno Babajanian, Avet Terterian, Alexander Arutiunian, Serouj Kradjian, Vache Sharafyan, plus a special commission by Peter Boyer. Listen to learn more through Marta and Ani’s personal perspective.
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