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Irma Toudjian
Francis Jocky @ Le Poisson Rouge
Biography
ENGLISH :An Armenian, born in Lebanon in 1955, it was at the age of 4 that Irma Toudjian first began playing the piano and discovered the passion of her life.Irma displayed her exceptional musical talents during her time at the Conservatoire in Beirut, Lebanon, and upon completion, further pursued her passion for music at the Ecole Normale de Musique, in Paris, France, while simultaneously attending the Conservatoire de Tours in Tours, France. As a culmination to an outstanding musical journey, Irma went on to complete her studies at the prestigious Sorbonne, in Paris, France.At the end of the eighties, Irma discovered the island of Sardinia, Italy, and decided to reside there in 1990. A true multi-tasker, Irma had not only become a concert pianist, but also created an international musical competition « Premio Gramsci » which caters to young pianists that she discovers, takes them under her wing as a mentor, perfects their talents, and opens the doors to a successful musical career. As part of this rigorous competition, these artists are brought before a group of renowned artists, who judge their talents.Her overwhelming creativity, combined with her unyielding determination, inspired the inception of musical and cultural events, specifically, « Le Salon de Musique » and « Racconti d’Armenia » in Cagliari, and le Festival « Les Arts Florissants de la Sardaigne » in Paris, France. These events have been so well received, that they are now held annually, with new... Read more
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