Ara Malikian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ara Malikian
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
Ara Malikian (Teatro Moderno de Guadalajara, 2015)
|
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ara Malikian |
| Born | September 14, 1968 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Origin | Armenian born in Lebanon |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Instruments | Violin |
| Labels | Picos & Ham Records |
Ara Malikian (born in 1968) is a famous violin player. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon. His family is from Armenia.
Ara Malikian studied music in Germany. Later, he lived in Spain. He plays many different kinds of music. His music includes styles from many cultures around the world. He has performed in over 40 countries. He has also won many awards in music contests. Malikian has made almost 30 music albums. He has been recording music for over 25 years.
Contents
Ara Malikian's Early Life and Education
Ara Malikian was born on September 14, 1968. His birthplace was Beirut, Lebanon. His family was Armenian. His father was also a violinist. Ara started playing the violin when he was very young. His father encouraged him to play. His father had even played with the famous Lebanese singer Fairuz. Ara gave his first concert when he was only 12 years old.
Studying Music in Germany and London
When Ara Malikian was 14, he got a special invitation. He was asked to study at a music school in Hannover, Germany. This school was called Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover. He was the youngest student ever accepted there. He then continued his studies in London. He went to the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He learned from famous professors there. Some of his teachers included Ruggiero Ricci and Ivry Gitlis.
Ara Malikian's Musical Style and Performances
Ara Malikian loves to mix music from different cultures. He has learned music from the Middle East. This includes Arab and Jewish styles. He also plays music from Central Europe. This means gypsy and Klezmer music. He enjoys tango from Argentina. And he plays flamenco music from Spain.
Playing Music by Modern Composers
Besides old and traditional music, he plays new songs. He has been the first to perform pieces. These pieces were written by modern composers. Some of these composers are Franco Danatoni and Malcolm Lipkin.
Solo Violin Concerts
Ara Malikian also performs by himself. He plays solo violin concerts. In these shows, he plays long sets of music. He has played all "24 Caprices" by Paganini. He also performs the "Six Sonatas" by Eugène Ysaÿe. And he plays the "Sonatas and Partitas" by J.S. Bach.
Where Ara Malikian Has Performed
Malikian has played in more than 40 countries. He has performed in famous places. These include Carnegie Hall in New York, USA. He also played at Salle Pleyel in Paris, France. Other places include Toronto, Canada, and Madrid, Spain. He has visited many cities in Asia like Taipei and Hong Kong. He has also played in festivals. These festivals were in places like Aspen, USA, and Colmar, France. He has also performed in Spain, Norway, and the Czech Republic.
Performing with Orchestras
Many orchestras have invited Ara Malikian to play with them. He plays as a soloist. Some of these orchestras include the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. He has also played with the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra. Other groups include the London Chamber Orchestra. He has worked with famous conductors. These include Mariss Jansons and Peter Maag.
Malikian was once the lead violinist. This was for the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid. This orchestra plays at the Madrid Royal Opera. He played in a piece called Le Boeuf sur le Toit. He also played a violin concerto by Aram Khachaturian.
Collaborations and Recordings
Since 1995, Malikian has played with Armenian pianist Serouj Kradjian. They have recorded many albums together. One album is called "Miniatures." It has music for violin and piano by Armenian composers. Malikian has also recorded many albums for different music companies. He recorded "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi. Over 80,000 copies of this album were sold. The money helped UNICEF.
Malikian has worked with many other artists. He has played with flamenco guitarist José Luis Montón. He also worked with Lebanese singer Fairuz. He has played with flamenco dancers. He has also worked with film music composers. He recorded music for the movie Hable Con Ella. This movie was directed by Almodóvar.
He has released two albums with José Luis Montón. These are "Manantial" and "De la felicidad." "De la felicidad" was nominated for an award. It was for the best New Music CD of the year in Spain. Malikian also recorded a double CD of Paganini's music. This included his "24 Caprices for Violin Solo."
Ara Malikian's Personal Life
Ara Malikian married Natalia Moreno in 2018. They live in Madrid, Spain. They have one child named Kairo.
Ara Malikian's Music Albums
Albums He Released
- 1995: Le quattro stagioni
- 1996: 750 Jahre Wölpinghausen
- 1996: Miniatures
- 1997: Bow on the String
- 1999: 500 motivaciones
- 2000: All Seasons for Different
- 2000: Robert Schumann
- 2002/2004: Manantial
- 2003: 24 Caprices for Solo Violin by Paganini
- 2003: Sarasate
- 2003: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin by Ysaÿe
- 2003: Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin by Bach
- 2004: El arte del violín
- 2004: The Four Seasons by Vivaldi
- 2005: De la felicidad
- 2005: De los Cobos / Montsalvatge
- 2006: Tears of Beauty
- 2007: Meeting with a friend
- 2007: Lejos
- 2010: Conciertos románticos españoles de violín (Orquesta sinfónica de Castilla & León-Alejandro Posada & Ara Malikian)
- 2011: Con los ojos cerrados (Ara Malikian & Fernando Egozcue Quinteto)
- 2011: Christmas mood
- 2013: Pizzicato
- 2015: 15
- 2016: The Incredible Story of Violin
- 2017: Symphonic at Las Ventas (Live)
- 2019: Royal garage
Albums Where He Was a Guest Artist
- 2006: Insula poética En Son Brull
- 2008: La ley innata Extremoduro
- 2011: Material defectuoso Extremoduro
- 2011: Krasivuye glazha Huecco
- 2013: Para todos los públicos Extremoduro
- 2019: Ira Dei Mägo de Oz
Movie Soundtracks He Played On
- 1999: Manolito Gafotas – Directed by Miguel Albaladejo
- 2000: El otro barrio – Directed by Salvador García Ruiz
- 2001: Los pasos perdidos – Directed by Manane Rodríguez
- 2002: Hable con ella – Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
- 2005: La mala educación – Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
- 2006: Ecos – Directed by Estefanía Muñiz
- 2010: Pájaros de papel – Directed by Emilio Aragón
- 2016: J: Beyond Flamenco – Directed by Carlos Saura
- 2016: The Promise – Directed by Terry George
Awards and Achievements
Ara Malikian has won many top awards in international music contests. He won the "Felix Mendelssohn" prize in 1987 in Berlin, Germany. He also won the "Pablo Sarasate" prize in 1995 in Pamplona, Spain. He received other awards from contests like "Niccolo Paganini" in Italy. In 1993, he received a special award. It was for his dedication and achievements in art. This award came from the German Ministry of Culture.
See also
In Spanish: Ara Malikian para niños
