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Interview with Armenian winner of Children's New Wave - 2011
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June 23, 2012 | 02:04
Armenian News-NEWS.am presents an interview with the winner of
Children's New Wave Song Contest 2011, Armenian Andranik Alexanyan.
Winner of Children's New Wave - 2011, `Person of the Year' according
to the Ukrainian version of Komsomolskaya Pravda, participant of
Junior Eurovision 2009, Andranik Alexanyan gives solo concerts in his
14 years.
Despite his serious illness (he has achondroplasia - dwarfism) the boy
moves towards his dream of singing on big stages. Andranik came to
Yerevan in order to participate in the Children's Award Ceremony as an
honorary guest. He told the reporter of Armenian News-NEWS.am about
his plans for the future.
Currently you are in the phase of teenage voice mutation. How is
everything going, are you allowed to sing? As far as I know you have a
rather busy tour schedule.
Yes, the mutation will go on for another 4 months, and then everything
will be normal again. I am allowed to sing but not much. I have a
rather busy schedule. I leave for Latvia from here and then to Italy.
You participated in many contests. Which one was the most important for you?
Of course, the New Wave. Even the participation in the Junior
Eurovision was not as important. After the New Wave contest I became
famous and received many invitations.
Who is your producer?
My mother is my producer. From one hand it's good, but on the other
hand not so much.
How do you create your repertoire?
I like pop, classical music, songs with a large range, where you can
demonstrate your voice. I sing what I like. I don't like rock.
You have announced many times that you dream of singing at the La
Scala. Are your plans the same?
Yes, my dream might become true soon. Next year I'm finishing 9th
grade and I have to decide what I'll do next. I would like to study in
Italy.
You have a song entitled `Two Fatherlands'. What did you want to say
with that song and did you write it?
Yes, I am the author of the song. I wanted to say that Armenia, as
well as Ukraine are my fatherlands and none of them must be neglected.
I know that after winning the New Wave some the famous Ukrainian and
Russian artists watch over you. With whom are you closest? Who gives
you advices?
Yes, Phillip Kirkorov supports me. I often meet Ani Lorak during concerts.
You were to undergo medical examination in Germany and
Saint-Petersburg. Are there any news? What do the doctors say?
I underwent an examination in Petersburg. The doctors don't guarantee
that after an operation I won't be chained to a chair. I will not
decide upon an operation without guarantees. I did not go to Germany.
A day in the hospital there costs 2,000 and I have to stay there a
few weeks. We do not have that much money yet.
Do you visit Armenia often?
No, the last time I was here 11 years ago. But I will visit if there
are invitations. But, even without invitations I will visit my
grandparents in Hoktemberyan.
http://news.am/eng/news/110672.html
June 23, 2012 | 02:04
Armenian News-NEWS.am presents an interview with the winner of
Children's New Wave Song Contest 2011, Armenian Andranik Alexanyan.
Winner of Children's New Wave - 2011, `Person of the Year' according
to the Ukrainian version of Komsomolskaya Pravda, participant of
Junior Eurovision 2009, Andranik Alexanyan gives solo concerts in his
14 years.
Despite his serious illness (he has achondroplasia - dwarfism) the boy
moves towards his dream of singing on big stages. Andranik came to
Yerevan in order to participate in the Children's Award Ceremony as an
honorary guest. He told the reporter of Armenian News-NEWS.am about
his plans for the future.
Currently you are in the phase of teenage voice mutation. How is
everything going, are you allowed to sing? As far as I know you have a
rather busy tour schedule.
Yes, the mutation will go on for another 4 months, and then everything
will be normal again. I am allowed to sing but not much. I have a
rather busy schedule. I leave for Latvia from here and then to Italy.
You participated in many contests. Which one was the most important for you?
Of course, the New Wave. Even the participation in the Junior
Eurovision was not as important. After the New Wave contest I became
famous and received many invitations.
Who is your producer?
My mother is my producer. From one hand it's good, but on the other
hand not so much.
How do you create your repertoire?
I like pop, classical music, songs with a large range, where you can
demonstrate your voice. I sing what I like. I don't like rock.
You have announced many times that you dream of singing at the La
Scala. Are your plans the same?
Yes, my dream might become true soon. Next year I'm finishing 9th
grade and I have to decide what I'll do next. I would like to study in
Italy.
You have a song entitled `Two Fatherlands'. What did you want to say
with that song and did you write it?
Yes, I am the author of the song. I wanted to say that Armenia, as
well as Ukraine are my fatherlands and none of them must be neglected.
I know that after winning the New Wave some the famous Ukrainian and
Russian artists watch over you. With whom are you closest? Who gives
you advices?
Yes, Phillip Kirkorov supports me. I often meet Ani Lorak during concerts.
You were to undergo medical examination in Germany and
Saint-Petersburg. Are there any news? What do the doctors say?
I underwent an examination in Petersburg. The doctors don't guarantee
that after an operation I won't be chained to a chair. I will not
decide upon an operation without guarantees. I did not go to Germany.
A day in the hospital there costs 2,000 and I have to stay there a
few weeks. We do not have that much money yet.
Do you visit Armenia often?
No, the last time I was here 11 years ago. But I will visit if there
are invitations. But, even without invitations I will visit my
grandparents in Hoktemberyan.