World-famous Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan has been awarded with the title of Honored Artist of Armenia upon the decree of President Serzh Sargsyan.
“This title is a great responsibility bestowed upon me,” Hakhnazaryan told the reporters, following the awards ceremony on Thursday, promising to prove himself worthy to the title through hard work and new achievements.
Narek Hakhnazaryan is recognised worldwide as one of the finest cellists of his generation. Since winning the Cello First Prize and Gold Medal at the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2011 at the age of 22, he has forged strong relationships across the globe with orchestras such as the Mariinsky Orchestra, Seoul Philharmonic, Filarmonica de la Scala and the London Philharmonic. Hakhnazaryan was selected to the prestigious 2014 BBC New Generation Artists Scheme, and his performances are broadcast regularly on BBC Radio 3.
