March 27, 2009 - 12:14 AMT
Serge Bedrossian to give concert in Montreal
Accompanied by his orchestra, Serge Bedrossian, ethnic Armenian, a veteran of many years of success in the music industry will sing of love and life in several languages in Place des Arts in Montreal on April 6. He will also launch his new CD You Are Leaving. The concert will feature many new songs, and of course, quite a few in tribute to Bedrossian's fellow Armenian and great source of inspiration, inimitable Charles Aznavour.

Serge Bedrossian is an author- composer-interpret who sings popular songs in10 languages: French, English, Armenian, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Hebrew and Dialect. Originally from Armenian, he was born in Syria. At the age of 12 years, he bought his first guitar that he still keeps until today. He composed his first music at the age of 16, while at the age of 20; he filled up his notebook with music and song lyrics. At an early age, he went to France to continue his studies at the University of Montpelier in the Medicine program where he transferred to physiotherapy and worked in that field for many years. Meanwhile, Serge discovers his passion in music, so he studies tonic sol-fa, chant and theatre in dramatic arts at the University of Montpellier in France. In 1980, he arrived to Quebec to continue his studies in music: chant and interpretation, theatre, tonic sol-fa, text and music composition at Lasalle Conservatoire, Rosement College and at the University of Montreal. He studied with Clairette, Robert Léger, Roger Ferber and Catherine Pinard. He plays two musical instruments: Piano and Guitar.