Music in Color Opens with Ani and Marta Aznavoorian

We proudly present the first Music in Color concert of the season featuring acclaimed duo Ani and Marta Aznavoorian (cello and piano) on Saturday, March 28, at 7:00 pm in the Museum’s Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries.

This concert will feature Armenian composers alongside classical repertoire, offering a reflective and emotionally resonant opening to the series. The program is inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions, The Art of Disruption: The Art and Impact of Serj Tankian and Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections, creating a dialogue between live music and visual art within the gallery setting.

The Music in Color program fosters meaningful engagement with the Museum’s exhibitions through live performance, educational elements, and cross-cultural collaboration, inviting audiences to experience the rich tapestry of Armenian music and art. Now in its second year and generously supported by longtime benefactor Nancy Kolligian, the series brings intimate performances to the Museum’s Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries while deepening public connection to Armenian culture through music.

“We are thrilled to kick off this year’s Music in Color program with the extraordinary Aznavoorian Sisters. Their artistry and international caliber reflect exactly the kind of dynamic, meaningful programming we are proud to present at the museum. We are honored to host these wonderfully talented musicians and continue to build a space where music, art, and community intersect in powerful ways", said Nancy R. Kolligian.

The Aznavoorian Sisters began performing together at ages four and eight at their Armenian church in Evanston, Illinois. After winning First Prize in the Illinois Bell Young Performers Competition, they appeared live with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance broadcast on PBS. They have since performed internationally across Europe and Armenia, including appearances in Khachaturian and Komitas Halls, and at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Recent highlights include a winter residency with the Seattle Chamber Music Society and performances at the Ravinia Festival. This season, they embark on a U.S. tour with engagements nationwide and a featured recital at Festival Mozaic this summer.

Through programs like Music in Color, the Armenian Museum of America continues to create dynamic cultural experiences that connect audiences to Armenian heritage while engaging global artistic traditions.

Event Details Music in Color: Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 PM | Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries

$25 for Members | $50 for Non-Members

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