Terzian, Alicia (1938–)
Terzian, Alicia (1938–)
Argentine composer, conductor, musicologist, pianist and lecturer. Born July 1, 1938, in Córdoba, Argentina, of Armenian descent; graduated from National Conservatory in Buenos Aires, 1958, with a 1st prize and a gold medal, having studied under A. Ginastera, R. Gonzalez, R. Garcia Morillo, F. Ugarte, and G. Gilardi.
Completed studies in 4th- to 12th-century medieval religious Armenian music in Venice under Padre Dr. Leoncio Dayan; won several prizes, including Outstanding Young Musician of Argentina Prize (1970); wrote numerous orchestral and vocal works as well as 2 ballets; also directed many festivals of contemporary music.
See also Women in World History.
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