Placido Domingo was the guest of honor at the gala concert in honor of Gegham Grigoryan

ArmInfo.  To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the legendary tenor of world opera Gegham Grigoryan, a concert was held at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after A gala concert was held at the A. Spendiaryan National Opera and Ballet Theatre, featuring opera star, Spanish tenor, pianist, and conductor Placido Domingo as a special guest.

According to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, Zhanna Andreasyan, in her speech dedicated to the famous 20th-century Armenian opera singer, noted that Gegham Grigoryan continues to live in the memory of generations through his art.

"Gegham Grigoryan's powerful, velvety, emotional tenor and stage presence have filled the halls of the world's most renowned opera houses, from La Scala to the Metropolitan Opera." The anniversary evening takes on special significance thanks to the presence of a living legend of opera, the incomparable Plácido Domingo, which is not only the greatest honor but also the best testimony to the immense respect, sincere friendship, and recognition that Gegham Grigoryan enjoyed among his colleagues on the world stage. It is symbolic and touching that Gegham Grigoryan's daughter, soprano and world-renowned star Hasmik Grigoryan, and his son, conductor Vardan Grigoryan, stand side by side on stage. "They continue to uphold the fame of the Grigoryan family, Armenian opera, and the conducting school worldwide," said Andreasyan.

The name of the great Armenian tenor Gegham Grigoryan was included in the list of the 40 best tenors of the 20th century (alongside such greats as Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti, and Plácido Domingo). The gala concert was a tribute to his memory; The Yerevan audience once again expressed its warmth and thunderous applause for Gegham Grigoryan's art.

Gegham Grigoryan's daughter, opera singer Hasmik Grigoryan, performed alongside Plácido Domingo on the stage of the Opera House. She has performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, the Royal Opera in London, the Paris Opera, and the Salzburg Festival. Hasmik Grigoryan is a laureate of the International Opera Prize and the Opus Classic Award, and has twice been named Singer of the Year by Opera World magazine.

Gegham Grigoryan's eldest son, Vardan Grigoryan, served as the evening's musical director and conductor.