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Barsegh Kanachyan

Armenian musician (1885-1967) · Lebanon · On the map · Musicians · Died at 82

Parsegh Ganatchian was an Armenian composer, conductor, and sociocultural activist. He is best-known for his part in arranging the music to Mer Hayrenik, the Armenian national anthem. He comes from a modest background; his father was a shoemaker.

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Awards

National Order of the Cedar

About this person

Country
Lebanon
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1967 · aged 82