VIOLINIST FINDS ARTISTIC FREEDOM AND SUCCESS SINCE COMING TO U.S.Byline: Patricia Hesselbach Special to the Daily News ``It's in here,'' violinist Ashot Tigranyan explained, making a circular motion In physics, circular motion is rotation along a circle: a circular path or a circular orbit. The rotation around a fixed axis of a three-dimensional body involves circular motion of its parts. around his heart. ``I would like to tell the whole world how important the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. is to me.'' The Armenian-born Russian musician emigrated from Moscow in 1989 with his wife, Ruzanna, and son Arman. Shortly after arriving in this country, his daughter Annie was born. ``Landing in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of was like landing on the moon,'' Tigranyan recalled. The environment was unique and quite different from his former home in what was then the Soviet Union. Even renting an airport baggage cart Baggage carts, Luggage carts or Trolleys are small vehicles pushed by travelers (human-powered) to carry individual luggage, mostly suitcases. There are two major sizes: One for big luggage and one for small luggage. proved challenging. ``I kept pulling on it, but it wouldn't come out,'' laughed Tigranyan as he recalled the experience. ``I didn't realize I had to put a dollar in the machine.'' Several hours later, the family departed John F. Kennedy "John Kennedy" and "JFK" redirect here. For other uses, see John Kennedy (disambiguation) and JFK (disambiguation). John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917–November 22, 1963), was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in Airport, bound for Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . ``Artistically, I had a big career in the Soviet Union,'' Tigranyan said. The Moscow Conservatory The Moscow Conservatory (Московская Государственная graduate exchanged a long list of musical accomplishments and somewhat involuntarily traded in all his worldly possessions - including his violin - for a ticket to freedom. ``I felt strong to go forward,'' Tigranyan said. The determined musician immediately set out to find performance opportunities in his new home. With Arman, also his main protege, in tow, borrowed instruments in hand and the spirit of newfound freedom in his heart, Tigranyan played for conductors, classical music aficionados and a rapidly expanding support network. ``Do you know what we have here? This is like a diamond!'' pianist Jane Hesselgesser recalled of her grateful response when presented with Tigranyan's resume. As president of the Sunday Afternoon Musicale mu·si·cale n. A program of music performed at a party or social gathering. [French, from (soirée) musicale, musical (evening), feminine of musical, from musique, in Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. , Hesselgesser regularly reviewed the credentials of prospective performers. She immediately recognized a remarkable talent and quickly arranged to meet the musician in person. When Hesselgesser opened her door that August afternoon in 1991, she found Ashot and Arman Tigranyan in full concert attire. The three musicians spent the day playing Bach and learning to bridge language gaps over tea. Shortly thereafter, Hesselgesser and Tigranyan established Classical Concerts Management - the basis for their subsequent performing partnership. The duo also has been represented by Columbia Artists Management's Community Concerts Division since 1992. ``Each personality realizes what he or she is in this country,'' Tigranyan said of the revelatory growth he gains from his artistic freedom. ``You start to realize your quality - not only as a human being, but as a specialist, too.'' Last year, Tigranyan also reached another milestone: He became a United States citizen. Becoming a specialist is important to Arman Tigranyan. The 18-year-old violinist has studied with his father since age 3. One day, he hopes to be added to the long list of virtuosos who have inspired him and his father. ``My biggest challenge is to learn to play,'' said the young musician. Exhibiting maturity and understanding well beyond that of most teen-agers, he added, ``Making real music is more important than showing off technique. When I was young, I could go play something and impress people because I was young. But good playing is not just fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to .'' Before coming to this country, Arman attended the special music school for gifted students at the Moscow Conservatory. Since arriving here, he has performed with the Orange County Symphony Orchestra and as soloist with the Santa Barbara Symphony. The Westlake High School Westlake High School may refer to:
For information about future appearances by Ashot and Arman Tigranyan, call Classical Concerts Management at (805) 371-1652. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: (Color) Classical musicians Ashot Tigranyan, front, Jane Hesselgesser and Arman Tigranyan. |
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