Inga and Anush Arshakyans
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Inga and Anush Arshakyan , or, the Arshakyan Sisters , are an Armenia
n folk singing duo. The sisters represented Armenia in the
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
, eventually finishing in 10th place in the final.
. She graduated from S. Aslamazyan music school, in piano
. In 1994, she came first and was awarded the audience prize in the "Sonorous Voices" competition that took place in Omsk
. In this period, she started promoting herself as a writer/composer. As soon as she graduated in 2001, she entered and graduated A. Babajanyan music college, in piano. In 1999, she made her debut as a soloist together with Armenia State Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. From 2001 to 2005, she has studied at Yerevan State Conservatory, and graduated in jazz-vocal.
Her sister Inga was born on March 18, 1982, in Yerevan. She also graduated from S. Aslamazyan music school and A. Babajanyan music college, as a violinist in 1997. Parallel with her studies she was working in the G. Achemyan violin ensemble. She toured with the ensemble to Armenian provinces. In 1998, Inga joined her sister and together they promoted their activities. Not only duets, but also arias, where the violin plays a great role, are present in the repertoire. In 2002 graduating in strings, she followed her sister into the Yerevan State Conservatory, jazz vocal class, graduating in 2005.
In September 2002, they left for the US for the concert tour with soloists of song theatre. After the concerts at "Alex" Theatre in Los Angeles
, sisters immediately got an offer to appear on the same stage with solo concerts. The song theater left for Tehran
with same program.
In 2002 Armenian variety song festival "Golden Lyre 2002" congratulated Anush and Inga in "Sympathy of Audience" nomination. In February 2003 concert program "Seasons of Life" was prepared, the producer was A. Grigoryan. Ethnic, national as well as modern songs were included in the musical performance, as well as songs to the accompaniment of violin, guitar and piano.
In March 2003, solo concerts of Inga and Anush took place in "Alex" Theater. At the same time their first album We and our Mountanins
was released. This was followed by invitations to appear on the stage with the same program in New York
, Toronto
, Argentina
and Paris
. Eventually in November, they left the theatre staff and started working on their own.
In 2004, their rendition of the folk song "Tamzara" was announced as the winner of festival "Golden Lyre 2004", as well the song won the Tigran Naghdalyan award in the framework of the “National Music Award” in December 2005. A video for the song was released in the same year, and it was later included their second album Tamzara
, which was released in 2006.
Following the album release, they gave performances on tours to the USA, Tehran, London, Paris, Russia and Germany. From 2008, Inga and Anush Arshakayans cooperate with SHARM Holding LLC.
Inga and Anush's third studio album Heartbeat of my Land
was released November 2009. The album's single Menq Enq Mer Sarerệ, was selected as the 2009 song for the annual Armenian Telethon, under the name "Our Shushi", with the duet also performing at the televised show on November 26, 2009.
In 21 May Inga & Anush started a tour to promote their album Heartbeat of my Land
. Their first show was in Yerevan, having several others appearances in Syria, Beirut and Russia.
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
to be held in Moscow
, Russia
, with the song "Jan Jan".
"Our song for Eurovision is written in the genre of folk, with elements of contemporary music trends" - said Anush Arshakyan at the press conference before the travel to Moscow. Song music is composed by Mane Akopyan, and lyrics by Avet Barseghyan (Armenian part) and Vardan Zadoyan (English part), arrangement has been prepared by Ara (Murzo) Torosyan
. In her words, their goal is to represent Armenian folk music in a new way. "Small countries like Armenia should always take part in contests such as Eurovision, to present their culture to the world," - said the singer. "Contest success depends not only on the artists, but from our side we will try to do everything to achieve victory in Moscow," said Anush Arshakyan, adding that they will start preparations immediately.
The song successfully won a place in the Eurovision final on May 16, winning one of ten spots from the first semi final on May 12. They eventually finished in 10th place with 92 points. Although it was Armenia's less successful performance in the Eurovision so far (until 2011), it gave the country a fourth successive top ten placing.
Armenia
Armenia , officially the Republic of Armenia , is a landlocked mountainous country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia...
n folk singing duo. The sisters represented Armenia in the
Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Armenia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, as confirmed by Armenian broadcaster Armenian Public Television . Inga and Anush Arshakyan won the National final with their song "Jan Jan" and represented Armenia in the Eurovision 2009....
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
, eventually finishing in 10th place in the final.
Early life
Anush was born on December 24, 1980 in YerevanYerevan
Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country...
. She graduated from S. Aslamazyan music school, in piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
. In 1994, she came first and was awarded the audience prize in the "Sonorous Voices" competition that took place in Omsk
Omsk
-History:The wooden fort of Omsk was erected in 1716 to protect the expanding Russian frontier along the Ishim and the Irtysh rivers against the Kyrgyz nomads of the Steppes...
. In this period, she started promoting herself as a writer/composer. As soon as she graduated in 2001, she entered and graduated A. Babajanyan music college, in piano. In 1999, she made her debut as a soloist together with Armenia State Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus. From 2001 to 2005, she has studied at Yerevan State Conservatory, and graduated in jazz-vocal.
Her sister Inga was born on March 18, 1982, in Yerevan. She also graduated from S. Aslamazyan music school and A. Babajanyan music college, as a violinist in 1997. Parallel with her studies she was working in the G. Achemyan violin ensemble. She toured with the ensemble to Armenian provinces. In 1998, Inga joined her sister and together they promoted their activities. Not only duets, but also arias, where the violin plays a great role, are present in the repertoire. In 2002 graduating in strings, she followed her sister into the Yerevan State Conservatory, jazz vocal class, graduating in 2005.
Career
In 2000, Inga and Anush entered the State Song Theater of Armenia. Both of them performed national, ethnic songs and songs written by A. Grigoryan and Anush. They sang in many cities of Armenia as soloists.In September 2002, they left for the US for the concert tour with soloists of song theatre. After the concerts at "Alex" Theatre in Los Angeles
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, sisters immediately got an offer to appear on the same stage with solo concerts. The song theater left for Tehran
Tehran
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with same program.
In 2002 Armenian variety song festival "Golden Lyre 2002" congratulated Anush and Inga in "Sympathy of Audience" nomination. In February 2003 concert program "Seasons of Life" was prepared, the producer was A. Grigoryan. Ethnic, national as well as modern songs were included in the musical performance, as well as songs to the accompaniment of violin, guitar and piano.
In March 2003, solo concerts of Inga and Anush took place in "Alex" Theater. At the same time their first album We and our Mountanins
Menq Enq Ays Sarerệ
- External links :*hi...
was released. This was followed by invitations to appear on the stage with the same program in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Toronto
Toronto
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, Argentina
Argentina
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and Paris
Paris
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. Eventually in November, they left the theatre staff and started working on their own.
In 2004, their rendition of the folk song "Tamzara" was announced as the winner of festival "Golden Lyre 2004", as well the song won the Tigran Naghdalyan award in the framework of the “National Music Award” in December 2005. A video for the song was released in the same year, and it was later included their second album Tamzara
Tamzara (album)
- External links :*...
, which was released in 2006.
Following the album release, they gave performances on tours to the USA, Tehran, London, Paris, Russia and Germany. From 2008, Inga and Anush Arshakayans cooperate with SHARM Holding LLC.
Inga and Anush's third studio album Heartbeat of my Land
Menq Enq Mer Sarerệ
- External links :**...
was released November 2009. The album's single Menq Enq Mer Sarerệ, was selected as the 2009 song for the annual Armenian Telethon, under the name "Our Shushi", with the duet also performing at the televised show on November 26, 2009.
In 21 May Inga & Anush started a tour to promote their album Heartbeat of my Land
Menq Enq Mer Sarerệ
- External links :**...
. Their first show was in Yerevan, having several others appearances in Syria, Beirut and Russia.
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Arshakyan Sisters were chosen by the Armenian public on 14 February 2009, to represent the country at theArmenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Armenia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, as confirmed by Armenian broadcaster Armenian Public Television . Inga and Anush Arshakyan won the National final with their song "Jan Jan" and represented Armenia in the Eurovision 2009....
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
to be held in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, Russia
Russia
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, with the song "Jan Jan".
"Our song for Eurovision is written in the genre of folk, with elements of contemporary music trends" - said Anush Arshakyan at the press conference before the travel to Moscow. Song music is composed by Mane Akopyan, and lyrics by Avet Barseghyan (Armenian part) and Vardan Zadoyan (English part), arrangement has been prepared by Ara (Murzo) Torosyan
Ara Torosyan
Ara Torosyan, who is known in the Armenian music industry by his pen name Murzo, is a multi-award-winning music arranger and record producer. With a special gift for music, he is widely recognized to be one of the best music arrangers in his native country of Armenia...
. In her words, their goal is to represent Armenian folk music in a new way. "Small countries like Armenia should always take part in contests such as Eurovision, to present their culture to the world," - said the singer. "Contest success depends not only on the artists, but from our side we will try to do everything to achieve victory in Moscow," said Anush Arshakyan, adding that they will start preparations immediately.
The song successfully won a place in the Eurovision final on May 16, winning one of ten spots from the first semi final on May 12. They eventually finished in 10th place with 92 points. Although it was Armenia's less successful performance in the Eurovision so far (until 2011), it gave the country a fourth successive top ten placing.
Albums
- 2003: We and our MountainsMenq Enq Ays Sarerệ- External links :*hi...
- 2006: TamzaraTamzara (album)- External links :*...
- 2009: Heartbeat of my LandMenq Enq Mer Sarerệ- External links :**...
Singles
- 2006: Թամզարա (Tamzara)
- 2006: Խլպանե (Khlpane)
- 2007: Հարսանեկան (Harsanekan)
- 2009: Jan Jan
- 2009: Գութան (Gutan)
- 2009: Ճանապարհ (Tchanaparh)
- 2009: You Will Not Be Alone
- 2009: Դոն հայ (Don Hay)
- 2009: Մենք ենք մեր սարերը (Menq enq mer sarery)