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8 May 2026

Soloist Spotlight: Marc Bouchkov to Appear at ModComFest 2026

Internationally acclaimed violinist Marc Bouchkov has been announced as one of the featured soloists of ModComFest 2026, dedicated to Max Richter.

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1 May 2026

Hospital de Sant Pau Announced as One of the Venues of ModComFest Dedicated to Max Richter

The historic Hospital de Sant Pau has been officially announced as one of the venues for the upcoming edition of ModComFest, dedicated to internationally…

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24 April 2026

Palau de la Música Catalana Announced as One of the Venues for ModComFest Featuring Max Richter

One of the venues for the upcoming edition of ModComFest, dedicated to the music of Max Richter, will be the legendary Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona.

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17 April 2026

ModComFest Honouree Max Richter Set to Begin Imminent North American Tour Following Asia Performances

Renowned composer Max Richter, to whom the latest edition of the ModComFest is dedicated, is set to begin his North American tour very soon, with performances…

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4 April 2026

Max Richter’s World Tour Set to Begin on April 18

Renowned composer Max Richter, to whom the latest edition of ModComFest is dedicated, is about to launch his highly anticipated world tour, with the first…

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20 March 2026

Max Richter Receives First Oscar Nomination as Modern Composers Festival Pays Tribute

The new edition of the Modern Composers Festival is dedicated this year to Max Richter — and the timing could not be more fitting. The German-born British…

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13 March 2026

International Soloists Announced for Chamber Series

In September 2026, the acclaimed Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), will be returning with a special entry that will be hosted…

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7 March 2026

Franz Schubert Filharmonia and María Florea to Lead Orchestral Concerts at ModComFest 2026

ModComFest 2026 is pleased to announce that the three orchestral concerts which will be held as part of this latest edition, and which will be taking place…

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24 February 2026

ModComFest Returns with 2026 Edition in Barcelona

The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest) will be returning for a new edition from the 15th to the 23rd of September 2026 in the Spanish…

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22 February 2026Res Musica

The work of Michel Petrossian will be performed at the "Printemps des arts" in Monte-Carlo

Artistic director of the Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival since 2021, Bruno Mantovani will present the 2026 edition from March 11 to April 16, placing…

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13 February 2026

Concert Dedicated to Krzysztof Penderecki Held in Lusławice

A major musical tribute to Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the composers associated with ModComFest, took place at the Krzysztof Penderecki European Centre…

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6 February 2026

Concert Dedicated to Tigran Mansurian’s 87th Birthday Celebrates His Enduring Legacy

On January 28, 2026, a concert titled “Symphonic Mansurian” was held at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall in Yerevan, dedicated to the 87th birthday of…

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29 January 2026Le Temps

ModComFest’25: un hommage à Petrossian couronné de succès en Europe!

Le Festival International de Musique des Compositeurs Modernes 2025 a rendu un hommage fort au compositeur franco-arménien Michel Petrossian, réunissant…

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22 January 2026

World Premiere of Michel Petrossian’s Spenta Mainyu at Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo

On 13 March 2026 at 19:30, the 41st Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo presented La Grande Battle at the Musée Océanographique in Monaco, featuring a diverse…

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13 January 2026

Musical Composition in Cinema with Michel Petrossian at Angers Premiers Plans Festival

On 22 January 2026, as part of the 38th edition of the Premiers Plans Festival in Angers (France), a special professional session “La composition musicale…

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3 January 2026

Screening of “Die leisen und die großen Töne” Featuring Music by Michel Petrossian

On 13 January 2026 at 20:45, the student cinema Filmkreis presents a special screening of the French film Die leisen und die großen Töne (En fanfare) in…

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7 December 2025

Michel Petrossian gave a lecture at the Musical Conference in the The Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

Renowned composer and musicologist Michel Petrossian guided the students  through the elements and their expression in music. During the session, pianist…

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22 November 2025

Talking About Cinema, Making Cinema – A Different Perspective with Michel Petrossian

On 21 November 2025, as part of the educational and professional programme “Parler de cinéma, faire du cinéma… mais d’une autre façon”, composer Michel…

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19 October 2025

A Triumphant Finale to ModComFest 2025 as Fabrizio Meloni Shines in Petrossian’s Clarinet Concerto

The 2025 edition of the Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest) came to a successful close on Friday 17th October, with an unforgettable…

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6 October 2025Res Musica

Un concert-portrait Michel Petrossian par l’Ensemble 2e2m

Quatre œuvres, dont deux créations mondiales du compositeur Michel Petrossian,888 étaient à l'affiche du concert-portrait inscrit dans le cadre du ModComFest…

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4 October 2025

A Myth Reborn: “Sept, les anges de Sinjar” Illuminates the Penultimate Evening of ModComFest 2025

The Saint-Maur Theater in Paris became a sanctuary of myth, movement, and music on the evening of 3rd October 2025, as audiences witnessed the breathtaking…

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3 October 2025

ModComFest 2025 Shines in Paris with a Night of Musical Discovery

The fourth concert of ModComFest 2025, dedicated to the works and legacy of composer Michel Petrossian, unfolded on the 2nd of October at the Auditorium…

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3 October 2025

Montreuil Hosts Cinematic and Musical Exploration at ModComFest 2025

On Sunday, 28 September 2025, ModComFest 2025 continued its journey with an extraordinary evening at the Cinéma Le Méliès in Montreuil, France, presenting…

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1 October 2025France-Arménie

Michel Pétrossian à l'honneur au ModComFest 2025

Ce spectacle a réuni Michel Pétrossian, le flûtiste et compositeur Aram Hovhannisyan et l'orchestrateur Bruno Mantovani, dans un dialogue entre musique…

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1 October 2025La Lettre Du Musicien

Concert Michel Petrossian | Ensemble 2e2m | ModComFest

Organisé dans le cadre de la quatrième édition de MODCOMFEST (Modern Composer Festival), ce concert présente un programme imaginé avec le compositeur franco-arménien…

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1 October 2025Offri.fr

Hommage à Michel Petrossian - ModComFest

Organisé dans le cadre de la quatrième édition de MODCOMFEST (Modern Composer Festival), ce concert présente un éventail d’œuvres incontournables du compositeur…

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1 October 2025Festival du film de Montreuil

Dans l’intimité musicale d’une partition de cinéma

Projection suivie de l’oeuvre Venus de Lespugue (8 min), composée par Michel Petrossian, interprétée live par l’altiste montreuilloise Karine Lethiec…

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25 September 2025

Celebrating Michel Petrossian: Composer-in-Residence Shares Insights from ModComFest 2025

The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), led by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, has now steadily established itself as one of Europe’s…

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23 September 2025

ModComFest 2025 Illuminates Paris with Michel Petrossian’s Chanter l’icône at the Petit Palais

On Saturday 20th September, ModComFest 2025 brought Paris into the heart of its celebration of Michel Petrossian with an extraordinary evening at the Auditorium…

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22 September 2025Abruzzo News

ModComFest 2025: inaugurazione a Chieti

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Politicamentecorrecto

Inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino il ModComFest; un trionfo per Michel Petrossian datato 14 settembre

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Abruzzo Life

Inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino il ModComFest: un trionfo per Maestro Michel Petrossian

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Notiziedabruzzo

Inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino il ModComFest, un trionfo per Michel Petrossian

È stato inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla sua quarta edizione (14 settembre…

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21 September 2025Guardiagreleweb

Al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il 'ModComFest': un trionfo per Maestro Michel Petrossian

E' stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Cavalerie News

INAUGURATO AL TEATRO MARRUCINO DI ABRUZZO IL MODCOMFEST: UN TRIONFO PER MICHEL PETROSSIAN

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Abruzzo Sera

Inaugurato il ModComFest: un trionfo per Michel Petrossian

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Centro Abruzzo News

NAUGURATO AL TEATRO MARRUCINO IL MODCOMFEST: UN TRIONFO PER MICHEL PETROSSIAN

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Terre di Chieti

Al Teatro Marrucino il "ModComFest": un trionfo per Michel Petrossian

E' stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Vivere Chieti

Inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino il ModComFest: un trionfo per compositore Michel Petrossian

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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21 September 2025Il pomeriggio

ModComFest 2025: Michel Petrossian inaugura il festival al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti

Si è aperta con un trionfo al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti la quarta edizione del Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), manifestazione…

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21 September 2025Frentania.net

Al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il 'ModComFest': un trionfo per Michel Petrossian

E' stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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20 September 2025Confine Live

Inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il ModComFest: un trionfo per Michel Petrossian

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla…

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16 September 2025

Michel Petrossian’s Works Brought to Italy as ModComFest 2025 Opens in Style

The historic Teatro Marrucino in Chieti came alive on Sunday 14th September with the opening concert of the 2025 Modern Composers International Music Festival…

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13 September 2025paris.fr

Rencontre avec le compositeur Michel Petrossian

Mise à l’honneur de la création musicale contemporaine avec l’Ensemble 2e2m : présentation de l’univers musical et des démarches créatives de Michel Petrossian,…

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12 September 2025rtbf.be

Michel Petrossian : "Dans l'extrême passé, chercher l'écho du futur"

Michel Petrossian compose comme l'on dessine une icône, avec foi et avec feu. La pièce musicale et littéraire "Chanter l'icône" sera donnée dimanche 21…

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11 September 2025offi.fr

Hommage à Michel Petrossian

Organisé dans le cadre de la quatrième édition de MODCOMFEST (Modern Composer Festival), ce concert présente un éventail d’œuvres incontournables du compositeur…

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10 September 2025cabries.fr

Spectacle hybride, concert, conférence et projection multimédia : Chanter l’icône

La conférence se base sur l’icône « En toi se réjouit toute création », de Franghias Kavertzas (Crète – entre 1615 et 1648). Le texte de Raphaëlle Ziadé,…

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23 July 2025artchipel.net

"Timkat" for large ensemble, audiovisual recording at the Philharmonie de Paris

Performed by the Ensemble Intercontemporain, conducted by Léo Margue. Audiovisual recording produced at the Philharmonie de Paris Studio by Jérémie Schellaert. Sound…

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10 June 2025lacitebleue.ch

The premiere of "Job, The Trial of God" - a sacred musical drama by composer Michel Petrossian and director Anaïs de Courson

What meaning can be given to unjust suffering? Why does evil exist? What remains when answers fall silent, and God no longer responds? In Job, The Trial…

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24 February 2025francetoday.com

Konstantin Ishkhanov Announces Return of ModComFest in Paris Dedicated to Michel Petrossian

All set to make a grand comeback in September and October 2025, the fourth edition of the Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), organised…

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9 January 2025

Star-Studded Roster Announced for ModComFest 2025

ModComFest 2025 has unveiled a stellar lineup of artists and ensembles for its latest entry, promising a festival rich with musical brilliance and innovation.…

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2 December 2024

Schedule of Concerts for ModComFest 2025 Unveiled

Classical music lovers can now plan their journey through the exhilarating programme of ModComFest 2025, which is set to illuminate the French capital…

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22 November 2024ecrannoir.fr

Michel Petrossian, compositeur des musiques de En fanfare et de La pie voleuse : « Je suis là pour servir le film. »

Michel Petrossian est un grand compositeur de musique aussi bien pour instruments en solo que pour des petits ensembles oupour des large orchestres, des…

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22 November 2024

ModComFest 2025 Set to Take Paris by Storm

The highly anticipated fourth edition of the Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest) is set to captivate audiences in Paris this autumn.

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21 May 2024ensembleintercontemporain.com

« Réenchanter le monde avec des sons ». Entretien avec Michel Petrossian, compositeur

Lauréat du Grand prix lycéen des compositeurs (aujourd’hui renommé SuperPhoniques), Michel Petrossian nous présente sa nouvelle œuvre, Timkat, inspirée…

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20 April 2023

À La Rencontre Des Sensibilités

Pour sa 24e édition, le Grand Prix Lycéen des Compositeurs a fait tomber le masque et les contraintes sanitaires du Covid pour renouer joyeusement avec…

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9 March 2023lesinrocks.com

Michel Petrossian remporte le Grand Prix Lycéen des Compositeurs 2023

Initié en 1999, le Grand Prix Lycéen des Compositeurs a pour objectif premier d’amener des élèves de lycées (et aussi, de plus en plus, de collèges) à…

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28 December 2022resmusica.com

Musicatreize : chanter l’image avec Michel Petrossian

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9 April 2022resmusica.com

Michel Petrossian, le son et le sens

Le week-end arménien programmé dans le cadre du Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo affiche la création du ballet, Sept, les anges de Sinjar, une commande…

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12 December 2019

Contemporary Classics Composers Festival With the ASSO

In November 2019, composers whose work has already indelibly marked our era—from Penderecki and Alexey Shor to Georgs Pelecis and Sir Karl Jenkins—were…

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22 November 2019rhinegold.co.uk

Armenia hosts ‘Contemporary Classics’ Composers’ Festival

Earlier this month composers from around the world descended on Yerevan, Armenia for a new festival of contemporary music.

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8 November 2019apo.am

Contemporary Classics Composers’ Festival – Karl Jenkins

The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra ASSO, in partnership with the European Foundation for Support of Culture are hosting the Contemporary Classics Composers’…

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30 October 2019hotel.am

Festival "Contemporary Classics"

From November 1 to November 9, the Composer Festival “Contemporary Classics” will be held in Armenia for the first time. Fans of classic musical art during…

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14 October 2019sputniknews.ru

Уникальный мегапроект: в Армению прибудут величайшие композиторы современности

Настолько масштабный музыкальный проект будет реализован в Армении впервые. В фестивале примут участие всемирно известные музыканты, включая маэстро Тиграна…

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5 October 2016timesofmalta.com

Festival of modern composers

The first-ever Festival of Modern Composers kicks off tomorrow in Floriana. This edition is dedicated to well-known Gozitan composer Joseph Vella. The…

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