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Hi, my name is Kate and I'm getting pressured into this by the one friend I have on here. Clearly, I give into peer pressure...even though I'm older than this individual.
I am an aspiring opera singer. I am half of Armenian heritage and half Irish. Strange combination it seems, but I meet more and more of this cross. I like all kinds of music, but I've put a lot of time and study into classical music. My brother is a pianist and we are planning on doing a recital together next week.
I do not know how to speak Armenian. I know a few words, but I would like to learn. My father was one of the youngest in his family and they stopped speaking Armenian when his father died...he was only 15 at the time. Needless to say his Armenian is a bit rusty. Although, I do have an aunt that was a little older who got a good education in Armenian who I am considering asking to teach me the language. My brother is also interested in learning, we just need to get to it. I'm not that talented at learning languages, which is unfortunate since I need to sing in like 6 languages all the time.
My great-grandfather was an opera singer in Armenia, who, during the Genocide was asked to sing and was soon killed right after singing.
A pretty tragic ending, and although I have no idea what he sounded like I suppose my brother and I are carrying the burden of having to justify that loss. Five of his children were killed as well. I have a lot of crazy stories as to how and why my family is existing today and why the Armenian last name is still able to be carried like most other Armenian/Americans.The Armenian men I have encountered are usually jerks. I would like to meet some who aren't conceited, close-minded or immature. Anyone interested in learning more, hit me up.
Kate
Hopefully the members of this board will inspire you to learn about Armenia, its culture and its language.
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