Zartonk (Awakening) Music Academy, is an initiative of the Atken Armenian Foundation, and returns for 2024! After our successful runs in Vanadzor (2019) with Nareh Arghamanian as Artistic Director and Artsakh (2022) with Hasmik Papian as Artistic Director, we are excited to announce this year's academy in Yerevan. This year, as in 2022, the Artistic Director is the world-renowned soprano, Hasmik Papian.
WHAT?
Zartonk is a premier summer music academy offering state-of-the-art training—this year in collaboration with the Komitas State Conservatory and the Canadian Embassy in Armenia. We will select participants from the Opera Studio of the Conservatory, Atken Armenian Foundation Fellows, and through auditions for violin, flute, and chamber music. A final concert will feature the results of their efforts! 🎶
WHERE?
📍 Yerevan, Republic of Armenia (at the Komitas State Conservatory)
WHEN?
📅 June 17 to 31, 2024.
WHY?
The Atken Armenian Foundation provides vital support and opportunities for Armenia's top musical talents. Zartonk Music Academy is an enriching project that fosters talent, strengthens community, and builds cultural bridges. 🌟
HOW?
Thanks to the Atken Armenian Foundation’s fundraising efforts and the volunteering of our board members and president, this vital support to the future cultural ambassadors of Armenia is enacted. We are thrilled to partner with the Komitas State Conservatory which will provide the essential space to realize our Academy. The Canadian Embassy in Armenia will support our students’ participation in Canada Day events in early July. 🇨🇦 A heartfelt thank you to His Excellency, Ambassador Andrew Turner!
ACADEMY OPENING EVENT: LEVON CHILINGIRIAN CHAMBER MUSIC MASTERCLASS
Special guest and renowned violinist Levon Chilingirian will lead a public masterclass. Interested applicants, send your video recordings to our email ASAP. 🎻✨
ACADEMY PROGRAM
Conservatory Opera Studio
Directed by soprano Hasmik Papian, the student selection will be made internally from within the studio. An intensive two weeks of training for students of the Conservatory Opera Studio culminating in performances! 🎭🎶
Folk Ensemble
Featuring our Folk Music Fellows (student selection will be made internally). We will prepare repertoire for performances at Canada Day events organized and funded by the Canadian Embassy in Armenia.
Violin and Flute Masterclasses (audition process via recording)
Led by violinist Martik Bazarian (past concertmaster of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Orchestra) and flutist Narek Avagyan (principal flute of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra).
Chamber Music (audition process via recording)
- For ensembles including strings, piano, and winds. 🎻🎼🎹🎵
- Directed by Narek Avagyan and Van Armenian (violinist and president of the AAF).
Atken Armenian Foundation Fellows (student selection will be made internally).
Assessment, training sessions, and career counselling given to our fellows to determine the 2024-25 scholarship distribution.
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?
Email us at [email protected] with links to two contrasting works. Only the highest-level performers should apply due to limited space. Only violin, flute, and chamber music applicants need to audition. The other participants are selected from our pool.
Room & Board will not be provided. Participants outside Yerevan must find room & board in the city during the Academy.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to advance your musical career with world-class training and performance experiences! 🎶✨
