Emerging Artists Program (EAP) – Shortlist Announcement!

Seven selected Armenian musicians will be featured during an online globally promoted Gala concert on May 16, 2025

We thank each and everyone who applied, it was extremely hard choice!

Seven selected Armenian musicians will be featured during an online globally promoted Gala concert on May 16, 2025.

Only 4 (four) candidates will get an opportunity to record a single or EP (mini album) as soon as this July in Yerevan. The four winners will be announced at the end of the online Gala concert.

If you were not selected — we encourage you to apply again the next year.

The Shortlisted Artists:

Gayane Aslanyan, piano
Shushan Arevshatyan, piano
Gur Sargsyan, piano
Suren Babayan, piano
Ruben Kozin, piano
Hayk Hekekyan, oboe
Narek Hekekyan, cello

On the top of that!

Prima Classic Record Label / Edgardo Vertanessian’s Special Prize: the additional EP recording slot goes to Vahan Sargsyan, classical guitar.

Congratulations to all the musicians! Being chosen is a big achievement, we thank you for your dedication and hard work.

Primavera Charitable Foundation and Prima Classic Record Label in partnership with Armenpole digital platform are proud to support the next generation of Armenian artists and is excited to see the music they will bring to the world!