November, the 11th 2008: the great Armenian soul, duduk-maestro Jivan Gasparyan was celebrating his 80th birthday. Andreas was invited for the festivities in Yerevan.
And illustrious group of guests was present. Over the years, Jivan has contributed his incomparable sound to many great musical projects. In the evening, a very big concert was held at the Sports Arena in Yerevan. International celebrities from politics and culture was present. His musician friends, like Zucchero, Alan Parsons and Andreas contributed musically to the event.
Andreas played with the grandson of the maestro, Jivan Gasparyan junior, a soulful and very promising duduk player himself. Peter Gabriel came too, as a surprise guest. Many years ago, Peter actually discovered Jivans music and has been a great supporter since. Other folks from the music business, like Annie Lennox, Peter Brook, Steve Reich have sent their video messages to congratulate the jubilee.
It is very surprising, how a humble, little man with a simple flute-like instrument, made from apricot wood, was able to create a such a committed following. There's probably no one, who has not heard his sound, mostly without knowing; already yeras ago, Hollywood has discovered his highly emotional music as well...
If you would like to hear him playing with Andreas, we recommend to listen to "Hush, be still my Heart" from the album COSMOPOLY!
The great Armenian soul, duduk.maestro Jivan Gasoaryan is celebrating his 80th birthday! Besides Zucchero, Alan Parsons and Peter Gabriel, Andreas played his harp for the jubilee.
Soundcheck: Andreas is playing with the grandson of the maestro, Jivan junior, already a soulful duduk-player himself
Andreas and Jivan, just before the festivities
An illustrious groupe of guests after the concert: Alan Parsons, Jivan, Andreas, Zucchero, Peter Gabriel...
