The first annual banquet of the Hovanness Badalian Music Fund will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Hellenic Cultural Center in Watertown.
H. E. Arman Kirakossian, Armenia’s ambassador to the U.S., will be in attendance and composer Konstantin Petrosian of Providence, R.I. will be the master of ceremonies. Among the highlights of the evening: the first U.S. appearance of folk singer Artur Anushavanian; soprano Nune Karapetian performing with pianist Nune Hakopian; and recognition of Boston’s own Arev Armenian Folk Ensemble with an Appreciation Award.
The goal of the fund is to provide merit-based scholarships to children enrolled in Armenian music education programs worldwide. The fund will also provide assistance to individuals and organizations that create material and training programs for children.
The fund is named in honor of Hovanness Badalian, who played a significant role in educating Armenian children and young adults. Through his songs he spread the spirit of the Armenian culture around the world. Upon his passing in 2001 composer Vardan Ajemian said, “We lost a great artist. He was the father of Armenian folk songs. We lost a very honest man.”
Armenia celebrated Badalian’s 80th birthday last month at the National Opera in Yerevan with the participation of prominent artists including his daughter, opera singer Nuneh Badalian.
For information and to make a contribution to the fund call 617-331-0426, or write to HBMF, P.O. Box 733, Watertown, MA 02471.
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