Armenian pianist Hayk Melikyan was awarded the prestigious prize of the 10th International Piano Competition which took place Orleans, France, from February 23 to March 4.

This contest is the world’s most prestigious piano competition dedicated to contemporary music. Representative of Armenia and the popular pianist Hayk Melikyan in the final stage was awarded the prestigious prize of André Boucourechliev prize for the best performance on March 4.

Melikyan was named the best of 27 pianists after performing Boucourechliev’s Orion III.