Qanun Musician Marianna Gevorgyan Advances in ICMA Awards

Los Angeles-based qanun virtuoso Marianna Gevorgyan has advanced to the final round of the International Classical Music Awards (ICMA), recognizing her achievements as a performer of the traditional Armenian stringed instrument.

The qanun, a plucked zither with dozens of strings, holds significant cultural importance in Armenian music traditions. Gevorgyan's selection as a finalist represents a notable achievement for an Armenian musician on an international stage, highlighting the continued prominence of classical and traditional Armenian music within the diaspora community.

The ICMA awards celebrate outstanding performances and recordings in classical music across multiple categories and regions worldwide. Details regarding the timing of final results were not specified in the available information.