Tigran Hamasyan: This place, the environment made me perform this concert to help the people in Gyumri
Renowned Armenian pianist Tigran Hamasyan took away daily worries of the people of Gyumri and delivered an aesthetic delight through his marvelous performance.
“I performed old and new works. First, I thought to play only new works, which would symbolize the mission of the project - to buy new houses for the families living in the temporary shelters. However, this place, the environment made me perform this program,” Hamasyan told the reports, following the charity concert for the homeless families in Gyumri.
It is noted, that more than 3000 families still live in temporary shelters in Gyumri 27 years after the devastating earthquake. An international fundraiser has been launched to collect 190 thousand USD. If the missions fulfills till March 15, 13 families will have new apartments.
Earlier, Gyumri Mayor awarded Hamasyan of Gold Medal for his outstanding contribution to the development of jazz and national spiritual music, humanitarian and charity activities