Emma Tahmizian
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Emma Tahmizian is a Bulgarian pianist of Armenian
descent living in the USA.
She debuted at an international level at 11, representing Bulgaria at a concert series in Moscow
. She has performed and recorded internationally regullarly since she won the 1977 Robert Schumann Competition
. She was subsequently prized at the Tchaikovsky Competition (1982), the Leeds Competition
(1984) and the Van Cliburn Competition
(1985).
Tahmizian premiered Sebastian Currier
's Piano Concerto in April 2007.
Armenians
Armenian people or Armenians are a nation and ethnic group native to the Armenian Highland.The largest concentration is in Armenia having a nearly-homogeneous population with 97.9% or 3,145,354 being ethnic Armenian....
descent living in the USA.
She debuted at an international level at 11, representing Bulgaria at a concert series in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
. She has performed and recorded internationally regullarly since she won the 1977 Robert Schumann Competition
Robert Schumann International Competition for Pianists and Singers
The Robert Schumann International Competition for Pianists and Singers was constituted in 1956 in East Berlin within the framework of the commemorations on the 100th anniversary of Robert Schumann's death. A second edition was organized on the occasion of the composer's 150th anniversary, and three...
. She was subsequently prized at the Tchaikovsky Competition (1982), the Leeds Competition
Leeds International Pianoforte Competition
The Leeds International Piano Competition informally known as The Leeds takes place every three years in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It was founded in 1961 by Marion, Countess of Harewood and Fanny Waterman, who is today its Chairman and Artistic Director. The competition was first held in 1963...
(1984) and the Van Cliburn Competition
Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition was first held in 1962 in Fort Worth, Texas and is hosted by Van Cliburn Foundation. It was created by Fort Worth area teachers in honor of Van Cliburn, who had won the first International Tchaikovsky Competition four years prior with Tchaikovsky's...
(1985).
Tahmizian premiered Sebastian Currier
Sebastian Currier
Sebastian Currier is an American composer of music for chamber groups and orchestras. He was also a professor of music at Columbia University from 1999 to 2007.-Life:...
's Piano Concerto in April 2007.