Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian Launches East Coast and Canada Tour
NEW YORK — Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian is set to perform an innovative program during her upcoming concerts in New York City this November. Her concert, titled “Ancestral Songs, Prayers and Lullabies,” celebrates a rich tradition initiated by Gomidas and preserved by his students Parsegh Ganatchian and Mihran Toumajan.
Interview with Isabel Bayrakdarian
In a conversation with Lisa Terrizzi from the Friends of Armenian Cultural Society, who is organizing the Boston performance, Bayrakdarian reflected on her musical journey and artistic mission.
Lisa Terrizzi (L.T.):
Did you grow up in a musical household, and what drew you specifically to voice?
Isabel Bayrakdarian (I.B.):
My first love was, and continues to be, Armenian sacred music. Singing and discovering our beautiful and ancient hymns has been a path forward, inward and upward, making for a uniquely personal journey. I grew up playing the piano and singing in our Armenian church choir in Lebanon. The only reason I wanted to take voice lessons, in my late teens in Canada, was to communicate freely with God through fearless singing that comes with a solid technique.
Artistic Vision
Bayrakdarian’s work is dedicated to exploring and presenting the hidden gems of Armenian musical heritage, maintaining a deep connection to her roots.
Summary
Isabel Bayrakdarian blends her sacred Armenian music roots with advanced vocal technique, offering a deeply personal and innovative concert experience across the East Coast and Canada.
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