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New Generation Artists - a BBC scheme to nurture exceptional young talent

The BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists Scheme helps to support talented musicians to reach the next stages of their careers and brings some of the world’s most promising new talent to listeners across the UK through BBC Radio 3 broadcasts.

New Generation Artists: A Rarity from Armenia

A rarity from Armenia

A Rarity from Armenia

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The Z.E.N. Trio play Armenian composer Arno Babadjanian's Piano Trio.

The Z.E.N Trio play the Piano Trio by the Armenian composer, Arno Babadjanian. 

The Z.E.N. Trio met whilst solo members of Radio 3's prestigious young artist programme and have gone on to form a lasting chamber ensemble. Their cellist, Narek Hakhnazaryan, has introduced them to works from his Armenian homeland including this beautiful trio by a composer who was a contemporary and friend of the better known, Aram Khachaturian.      

Arno Babadjanian: Piano Trio in F sharp minor (1952)
Aram Khachaturian/Ruben Asatryan:  Sabre Dance for Piano Trio 
Z.E.N Trio

Photo credit: Clive Barda

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