Documentary

Journey into the hearts of three prodigious musicians from Armenia who dare to dream of big stages, while having to overcome economic hardship in their native land. Filmed on-location in Armenia, Anush A. Hovsepyan's short film is a glimpse into the lives of ordinary teenagers such as Meri, Harutyun, and Iren, who struggle to find instruments to practice on, cannot pay for master classes, or don't have the access to international competitions in order to display their musical talents. In an effort to stem the tide of lost opportunity in Armenia, the YerazArt Foundation is committed to showcasing young local Armenian musicians on global stages, while creating opportunities for potential supporters and concert presenters to have a direct impact on the future of Armenia's cherished musical tradition. This DVD features interviews with dudukist Gevorg Dabaghyan (Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project, Shoghaken Folk Ensemble), Ara Gevorgyan (Armenian world music artist), and Aram Gharabekian (Artistic Director of the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia).

YerazArt Short Film, Part 1
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8091147874347831990

YerazArt Short Film, Part 2
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5107878947370276299