April 27, 2009 - 18:16 AMT
Arno Bababajanyan 8th Young Pianists contest launched in Armenia
8th Young Pianists contest launched in Armenia, under of RA Ministry of Culture and Arno Bababajanyan International Fund aegis.

The contest aims at discovering talented young pianists, assisting them in their studies and future career; helps prepare young musicians for participation in international festivals.

In 2009 the contest hosted 67 young pianists from Armenia and NKR, featuring 2 age categories: ''under 12'' and ''13 to15'', RA Ministry of Culture PR Department Head Gayane Dugaryan told a PanARMENIAN.NET reporter.

The awards ceremony on the closing evening will be held on Apr. 30 in Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall. Young Pianists contest has been held once in 3 years, since 1986.