Arutyun Papazyan

Armenian musician

Arutyun Karapeti Papazyan (born 25 May 1954, known by the diminutive Artur) is an Armenian pianist.

Born in Yerevan, Papazyan rose to prominence after winning the 1979 Vianna da Motta International Music Competition and being awarded a 3rd prize in the X International Chopin Piano Competition. He has been internationally active as a concert pianist since.

Arutyun Papazyan and his wife Maral returned to Armenia in early 2000.

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