Eva Rivas: “I will do everything to bring “Eurovision 2011” to Armenia

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 26, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian TV round of the “Eurovision 2010” international song contest took place February 14. The winner became Eva Rivas with “Apricot Stone” song. With the request of Armenpress E. Rivas referred to the preparatory works for the “Eurovision” song contest as well as to other questions.

- Why did you decide to take part in the “Eurovision” international song contest and what expectations do you have from it?

- The idea of participation has appeared still in 2009 after the “Tashir 2009” annual prize giving ceremony. We were getting prepared during the whole year, we were searching for corresponding song with which we would be able to present us to Europe with dignity. Our choice fell on the “Apricot Stone” song the authors of which are Karen Kavaleryan and Armen Martirosyan. From the “Eurovision” international song contest I expect only victory!

- As to you, with what the “Apricot Stone” song may achieve success?

- This song has a humanitarian importance, it will be cordial and will be accepted not only by the Armenian audience but by the Europeans too. It has big opportunity to win.

- In what stage are the preparatory works for the “Eurovision” international song contest?

- Currently works are being carried out to present the song in the European countries, visits are planned to a number of European countries where many Armenians live. In the near future we are going to shoot and present the clip of the song.

- There are opinions that your not enough knowledge of Armenian may be an obstacle during your meetings with the representatives of the Armenian community in other countries. Do you work to improve the knowledge of the Armenian?

- Of course, I have always noted that I am working in that direction. I know Armenian and I understand it quite well but as far as I am a maximalist, I do not like presenting to the public partial works. Now I am not speaking in Armenian fluentl,y but I assure that some time later I will be able to speak freely.

- During the recent period talks about the unfair contest of the Armenian round are in the circulation. Will this impede your work?

- I do not think that some groundless gossips may impede my work. Especially when I hear the sounds of my songs in every corner of our town, which gives me more enthusiasm to continue working: all the gossips lose their sense. I have a clear goal and I am doing my best to bring it into life.

I want to thank our compatriots for their love and warmth. I am grateful that they believed and trusted me. I assure that I will present Armenia with dignity and will do everything to bring “Eurovision 2011” to Armenia.