Alicia Terzian facts for kids
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Alicia Terzian
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Alicia Terzian in 2011
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| Born | July 1, 1934 Córdoba, Argentina |
| Occupation(s) | composer, conductor, musicologist |
| Labels | Navona RecordsDisques Dom-Forlane |
Alicia Terzian (born on July 1, 1934) is a famous Argentine musician. She is a talented composer (someone who writes music), a conductor (who leads an orchestra), and a musicologist (who studies music history). She has Armenian family roots.
About Alicia Terzian
Alicia Terzian was born in Córdoba, Argentina. She loved music from a young age. She studied at the National Conservatory of Buenos Aires. There, she learned from important teachers like Alberto Ginastera.
She earned a degree in piano in 1954. Then, in 1958, she got a degree in composition. This meant she was skilled at both playing and writing music. In 1962, she went to Venice to learn more. She studied electronic music and old Armenian church music.
After her studies, Alicia Terzian became a music teacher. She taught at several universities in Argentina. She also taught at the famous Teatro Colón.
She helped start the Fundación Encuentros Internacionales de Música Contemporánea (EIMC) festival in 1968. This festival brings new and modern music to people. In 1979, she founded the Grupo Encuentros, a music group.
Alicia Terzian has held many important roles. She was part of the Music Council of UNESCO. She also served as Vice President of the International Women's Council of UNESCO. She has worked to support composers and music studies in Argentina and Latin America.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Alicia Terzian has received many awards for her amazing work in music. Here are some of them:
- First Prize from the City of Buenos Aires (1964)
- Francisco Solano Award (1968)
- Argentine Outstanding Young Musicians Prize (1970)
- National Fund for the Arts Prize (1970)
- First National Prize of Music (1982)
- Gomidas International Prize (1983)
- Academic Palms Medal from the Government of France
- Saint Sahak and Saint Mesrop Medals from the Armenian Church (1992)
- Alberto de Castilla Medal of Colombia (1994)
- Mozart Medal from the International Music Council (1995)
Her Musical Works
Alicia Terzian has written many different kinds of music. She has composed pieces for orchestras, choirs, and ballets. Here are a few examples of her creative works:
- Tres Canciones (Three Songs) from 1954
- Libro de Canciones de Lorca (Book of Lorca's Songs) for voice and piano
- Tres piezas (Three Pieces) for string quartet, 1955
- Concierto for orchestra and violin, 1954
- Movimiento Sinfónico (Symphonic Movement), 1956
- Primera Sinfonía (First Symphony), 1957
- Akhtamar, a ballet from 1979
- Juana, Reina de Castilla y Aragón, another ballet from 1983
- Ode to Vahan for piano and tape, 1996
See also
In Spanish: Alicia Terzian para niños
