Glendale, CA (March 31, 2026) – The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California, in collaboration with Instituto Cervantes of Los Angeles, welcomed audiences to an inspiring evening of music on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, featuring award-winning pianist and mathematician Dr. Laura Farré Rozada at Glendale Presbyterian Church.
Founded by the Government of Spain, Instituto Cervantes promotes the Spanish language and fosters cultural exchange worldwide. Its Los Angeles center plays an important role in connecting communities through the arts, education, and dialogue, making this collaboration a natural reflection of shared cultural values.
The concert drew a full and engaged audience for a program featuring works by Komitas, Alan Hovhaness, Arno Babajanian, and Gayane Chebotarian.
“Sharing this music, especially works connected to Armenia’s rich cultural history, with such a warm and engaged audience was incredibly meaningful,” said Dr. Laura Farré Rozada. “There is something powerful about experiencing these compositions together, in a space filled with curiosity and connection.”
During her visit to Los Angeles, Dr. Farré Rozada also toured the Armenian American Museum’s construction site and saw firsthand the future home of the institution.
Armenian American Museum Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian welcomed guests and introduced Dr. Farré Rozada to the stage.
“It was a privilege to welcome Dr. Laura Farré Rozada to our community and share her extraordinary talent with our audience,” said Karapetian. “This collaboration with Instituto Cervantes of Los Angeles reflects a shared commitment to elevating arts and culture and shows how organizations can come together to create something truly special for the communities we serve.”
Dr. Farré Rozada, whose latest album, Araspel (2025), pays tribute to Armenian musical heritage, delivered a performance marked by technical precision and expressive depth. A globally recognized artist who has performed at Carnegie Hall, Southbank Centre, and the Cafesjian Center for the Arts, she brought her distinctive artistry to Glendale for this special engagement.
Recognized by BBC Music Magazine as a “Rising Star,” Dr. Farré Rozada is also known for bridging music and mathematics. In addition to her performance career, she serves as Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia and the Catalonia College of Music, where her research explores musical memory, performance psychology, and the relationship between structure and expression.
The evening concluded with a post-concert reception, generously sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Hamlet and Azniv Ghazanian. The Armenian American Museum also expressed appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Donnell and Rima Cameron for underwriting the concert, as well as sponsors Mr. and Mrs. David and Margaret Mgrublian, Pierre and Gina Movsessian, Dr. Vicken and Sossy Aharonian, and the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America for their support.
The museum continues its commitment to cultural programming while its landmark campus takes shape in the heart of Glendale. The Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California is a world-class educational and cultural institution under construction in Glendale’s Arts and Entertainment District. Its mission is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience.
