Win tickets to Sunday’s performance by world renowned pianist Sergei Babayan at Keyboard Concerts
By Manjot Dhanda
Fresno audiences can hear a world renowned pianist this weekend as part of the Philip Lorenz International Keyboard Concerts series. In a last-minute giveaway, you can win a pair of tickets to the performance (see below).
Sergei Babayan will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the Fresno State Concert Hall. Babayan is known for his expressive playing and has performed at major venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and Wigmore Hall in London.
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His return to Fresno means a bit more for the local community. With a large Armenian population in the Central Valley, Babayan, who is Armenian born, has developed a strong and lasting connection with audiences in the area. He has performed in Fresno multiple times over the years.
“Sergei Babayan gets to share his music making and artistry with this very enthusiastic community here in this intimate venue. I think that, in itself, is something very special,” said Michael Krikorian, a piano professor at Fresno State.
That connection, paired with the setting of the Fresno State Concert Hall, creates a unique experience that blends world class artistry with a community centered atmosphere.
Babayan’s program will feature piano transcriptions of songs by composers such as Schubert, Schumann, Liszt, Rachmaninoff and Gershwin. The selection shows his wide range of musical interests and his ability to bring vocal music to life on the piano.
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Over the course of his career, Babayan has built a reputation for his refined touch and balanced phrasing. His performances are known for their emotion and precision, which have helped make him a sought after artist around the world.
The concert is co-sponsored by the Fresno State Armenian Studies Program, reflecting Babayan’s connection to the local Armenian community.
With his international career and connection to Fresno, Sunday’s performance is expected to stand out for local audiences.
Win tickets: Leave a comment on this post saying you’d like to attend. We’ll give them away to the first commenter. Be sure to check your email in the hours before the concert.
On video: Hear Michael Krikorian talk more about Sergei Babayan’s concert on the latest episode of “The Munro Review on CMAC”:
