Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian Begins East Coast Canada Tour
NEW YORK — Soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian is set to perform an innovative program at her upcoming concerts in New York City this November. The program, titled Ancestral Songs, Prayers and Lullabies, is inspired by a tradition established by Gomidas and carried on by his students Parsegh Ganatchian and Mihran Toumajan.
Interview with Isabel Bayrakdarian
Speaking with Lisa Terrizzi of the Friends of Armenian Cultural Society, who is organizing the Boston performance, Bayrakdarian shared insights about her journey from singing in a choir to becoming an internationally acclaimed artist. She also discussed her mission to explore and share Armenian musical treasures.
Early Musical Influences
Lisa Terrizzi (L.T.): Did you grow up in a musical household, and what attracted you specifically to singing?
Isabel Bayrakdarian (I.B.): My first and enduring love has always been Armenian sacred music. Singing and uncovering our beautiful, ancient hymns has been a deeply personal and spiritual journey. I grew up playing piano and singing in the Armenian church choir in Lebanon. I began voice lessons in my late teens after moving to Canada, driven by a desire to communicate fearlessly with God through confident singing backed by solid technique.
"Singing and discovering our beautiful and ancient hymns has been a path forward, inward and upward, making for a uniquely personal journey."
Bayrakdarian’s program promises to continue this path by celebrating the rich Armenian musical heritage.
Author’s summary: Isabel Bayrakdarian’s upcoming concerts celebrate Armenian sacred music traditions, blending personal spirituality with cultural heritage through a unique and innovative program.
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