A qanun is an eastern instrument. For many centuries people considered it to be an instrument only for men. Angela Atabekyan’s music path was determined by a fatal meeting.
In the corridor of the music college she heard a qanun voice, entered the room and started listening very attentively. Soon Angela entered the qanun department.
Quite naturally, the woman working in men’s team was accepted in a friendly manner. Over years more and more women were getting interested in qanun. Everyone among qanun players know that it was thanks to Angela Atabekyan’s persistence.
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