A gala concert dedicated to the 75th birth anniversary of the Armenian world-renowned tenor, opera artist, the late Gegham Grigoryan will be held at the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Yerevan, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia.

The special guest of the concert will be Gegham Grigoryan's longtime friend, stage colleague, renowned Spanish opera singer (tenor), pianist, and conductor Placido Domingo. Gegham Grigoryan's daughter Hasmik Grigoryan, one of the most famous opera singers of our time, will perform on the same stage with Domingo.

The musical director and conductor of the evening will be Gegham Grigoryan's eldest son, Vardan Grigoryan. Ahead of the concert, a press conference was held Wednesday at the Opera House, during which Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan emphasized the importance of properly celebrating the anniversaries of great artists.

In turn, Placido Domingo noted that he has fond memories of Gegham Grigoryan. Domingo said Grigoryan had a wonderful voice, he especially remembers Grigoryan’s performances at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and elsewhere, and they were impressive performances.

Gegham Grigoryan's daughter, Hasmik Grigoryan, welcomed the audience and thanked the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia and the Opera House for the initiative of this event. Gegham Grigoryan's son, the concert's musical director and conductor Vardan Grigoryan, also delivered a speech of thanks.

Subsequently, Karen Durgaryan, Director of the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet, presented commemorative medals to Placido Domingo and Hasmik Grigoryan in honor of their exceptional presence on the 75th birth anniversary of Gegham Grigoryan.

According to Durgaryan, an international competition or festival should be created in Gegham Grigoryan’s name. The gala concert will take place at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet on Friday, starting at 7pm.

It will bring together Gegham Grigoryan’s family, students, and prominent artists of the international opera stage, presenting Grigoryan’s creative legacy and memory.