The Komitas Duo, consisting of pianist Hasmik Sarukian and cellist Egon Buchner, earned second prize at the 10th European Chamber Music Competition Karlsruhe.
The competition, held on September 24-26 in Karlsruhe, Germany, is organized by the city of Karlsruhe and the Max Reger Institute, with the Karlsruhe University of Music as its sponsor.
Composer Wolfgang Rihm, a native of Karlsruhe, was the patron of the competition until his death in July 2024.
It is named after one of the initiators of the competition, a musician and former rector of the Academy.
Author's summary: Komitas Duo wins second prize at European competition.