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Place of Birth: Yerevan, Armenia
About Armen Babakhanian
- Armen Babakhanian is an Armenian pianist. He received prizes at the Leeds (5th prize), Van Cliburn (3rd prize), and Gina Bachauer (2nd prize) competitions.
- His performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Piano Quintet along with the Takács Quartet at the XIII Paloma O'Shea Competition earned him the Chamber Music award.
- These awards launched an intense international concert career.
- He's a member of the Cadence ensemble.
- The Cadence ensemble is noticeable for performing famous Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla's music. On May 26, 2008 Babakhanian was distinguished a Merited Artist of Armenia.
- Days before he had been awarded the Strengthening Cultural Ties Between Armenia and Diaspora Golden Medal from the Ministry of Culture.
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