28 december 2015
On Saturday, December 26, young French singer of Armenian descent, Hakob, 12, won the first prize in a contest of classic singers during the “Prodiges” program broadcast on the French TV France 2, Jean Eckian reports from Paris.
He sang “Voi Che Sapete” (The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart), and was accompanied by the national orchestra of the Capitol de Toulouse in the city of Albi. 3.5 million of televiewers followed the show.
This is the second edition of this competition of the French TV held in three categories: musician, singer, dancer.
Hakob lives in the city of Lille. He will receive a prize of €5,000 sum to continue his musical education.
Ajoutée le 26 déc. 2015
Marianne James présente Prodiges, la première émission à révéler les jeunes talents du classique dans trois catégories : danse, musique et chant
Prodiges
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