Armenian delegation of "Slavianski Bazaar" leaves for Vitebsk

YEREVAN, JULY 6, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian delegation of the International Pop Song Performers Contest "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk-2013" will leave for Vitebsk, Belarus, on July 7. At the International Pop Song Performers Contest Armenia will be presented by Vrezh Kirakosyan, anArmeniansinger,who won the first series (2010–2011) of the ArmenianX-Factorseries after getting the top votes in the final broadcast live on the ArmenianShant TVstation on 15 May 2011 against rival finalist and runner-up Srbuhi Sargsyan.

As reported by Armenpress, Vrezh Kirakosyan stated at the press conference held on July 6 that he has done a big work to present Armenia well at the Contest. The Armenian representative sings in the classic style, but in accordance with the demands of the International Pop Song Performers Contest, he will perform in pop style.

As stated by the Armenian delegate, on the first day of the Contest on July 13 he will perform the song of the Polish composer CzesławNiemen accompanied by the local symphonic orchestra. The Armenian song will be of Arthur Grigoryan.

“I am grateful to my teacher Nadezhda Sargsyan, who has been at my side and helped me in any issue. She had to leave with me, but because of some health problems Nadezhda would not be able to be present at the Contest”, - said Vrezh Kirakosyan.

Vrezh Kirakosyan is grateful to the Acting Minister of Culture of theRepublicofArmenia Hasmik Poghosyan for the provided opportunity to take part in the International Pop Song Performers Contest "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk-2013".

Though the Armenian delegate is a lawyer by profession and graduated from the Faculty of Law at theGavar StateUniversity, he manages to combine singing with his profession.

Currently Vrezh Kirakosyan is the deputy director of the Yerevan State College of Culture and the director of a production company.

After the International Pop Song Performers Contest "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk-2013" Vrezh intends to shoot his first video and continue the creative activity.