Lusine Grigoryan “Komitas, piano compositions” – 2004 - Produced by the Naregatsi Art Institute

Lusine Grigoryan was born in Gyumri, Armenia. She studied at Yerevan State Komitas Conservatory, Department of Piano, in the class of Professor Robert Shugarov. Her concerts on the stages of different countries have always brought her the high appraisal of both musicians and the general public. Parallel to classical music, Lusine also studies folk music. She has thoroughly researched the works of Komitas and Bela Bartók, and while performing them, has remained true to the specificities of folk music. Her interpretation of Komitas' works is unique. Her CD album, Komitas: Piano Compositions, produced by the Naregatsi Art Institute was highly praised by the international press and musical communities worldwide. Lusine Grigoryan currently teaches at Yerevan State Komitas Conservatory, Piano Department. CD “Komitas, piano compositions” was released in 2004 under the patronage and support of NAI, devoted to the 135 th anniversary of Komitas Vardapet, the forefather of Armenian music. In the booklet enclosed to the recordings are included data on Komitas biography, moreover, Lusine Grigorian provides interesting data and profession explanations on each song and dance music.