Armenia proud of Narek Hakhnazaryan’s victory

 “A real and a difficult victory. This is a perfect chance in our culture to feel very proud of,” director of Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra Eduard Topchyan said in a news conference.

Violoncellist Narek Hakhnazaryan attended international competition after Tchaikovsky and took the first place. Topchyan said the competition is the best in the world and the most important in violoncello.

Narek has already planned a busy agenda – he will take stages in China, Great Britain, Russia with popular artists.

Eduard Topchyan said this is Armenia’s first victory in the competition.