| When: | Back to Calendar April 12, 2015 @ 6:30 PM | Where: | St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church |
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| Categories: | Community Events |
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| Masis Parunyan proudly presents a commemorative concert on the occasion of the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. Hear the Armenian folk dances of Komitas Vartapet, the heart wrenching Celestial Fantasy for String Orchestra by Alan Hovhaness, and the SimpleSymphony of Benjamin Britten, performed by Professors Ferril and Berg and members of the CSUN Orchestra, in a beautiful and intimate setting, |
 After the concert complimentary refreshments will be served.
All ticket sales will be donated to St.Peter Church and are tax deductible. Tickets are available at Kenn Cleaners, St. Peter Armenian Church, or online atstpetersymph.eventbrite.com$20/$40
Armenian-American Conductor and Arranger MASIS PARUNYAN is honored to be appearing in concert for the first time in Southern California. Recently relocated to the San Fernando Valley, Masis earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of California, Berkeley, graduating with highest distinctions.
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He spent the next two years as apprentice to Music Professors and Conductors David Milnes and Marika Kuzma. During this time he has attended professional workshops across the United States, working and studying with a number of influential maestros including Paul Vermel, Jorge Mester, Wes Kenney, and Donald Portnoy.
Parunyan has arranged music for and conducted the University of California Wind Ensemble, Choruses, and Symphony, as well as the musicians of Berkeley and Encinal High Schools. Besides leading a full production of Hair: The Musical, Parunyan has scored the music for five original musical and dramatic works, including an original score for NoVa, a full length music-drama written by California playwright Weston Scott, and the music for Planet Snowvio, an experimental musical satire written by Massachusetts artist Jay Critchley.
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