by The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
WATERTOWN — Mother-daughter duo violinist Emilya Gasparyan and pianist Jasmine Atabekyan charmed a Sunday late afternoon audience on September 21 at the Baikar Building in Watertown with a concert of classical music. The event was hosted by the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) Boston Chapter.
The talented 23-year-old Emilya studied at the New Conservatory of Thessaloniki (2008-2020) before moving on to the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts, the Amsterdam University of Arts, and since 2024, the Vienna University of Music and Performing Arts.
Emilya Gasparyan (photo Aram Arkun)
She has performed solo and chamber music on many prestigious stages, including at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall of New York City, Bernard Haitzinkzaal and Sweelinckzaal in Amsterdam, Musikverein in Vienna, Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory Hall of Milan, Komitas State Conservatory Hall of Yerevan, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Emilya’s mother Jasmine Atabekyan is a wonderful pianist in her own right, who has over three decades of achievements and also has performed in major venues in the United States and Europe. She is a laureate of prestigious competitions in Paris and Yerevan, and holds a doctorate in music from the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan. Jasmine is a beloved teacher to many in Greece, Armenia and the United States.
Jasmine Atabekyan (photo Aram Arkun)
The program for TCA included pieces by Mozart, Sarasate, Liszt, Komitas, Khachaturian, and Saint-Saens, which were performed either as solos or duets. Aram Arkun served as master of ceremonies and after thanking the musicians, exclaimed that their excellent performances were both inspiring and moving.
