Leonard Grigoryan is an Australian classical guitarist and recording artist of Armenian heritage. He is the younger brother of fellow guitarist Slava Grigoryan, with whom he often plays in a duo as the Grigoryan Brothers.
Leonard Grigoryan | |
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| Instrument | guitar |
Life and career
editOf Armenian heritage, Leonard and his elder brother Slava often play in a duo as the Grigoryan Brothers.[1]
Leonard's first solo album, entitled Solo, was released through Which Way Music in 2012.[2]
Discography
editAlbums
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| Play (with Slava Grigoryan) |
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| Rodrigo Guitar Concertos (with Slava Grigoryan, Queensland Orchestra & Brett Kelly) |
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| Impressions (with Slava Grigoryan) |
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| Distance (As The Grigoryan Brothers) |
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| Band of Brothers (As Slava & Leonard Grigoryan and Joseph & James Tawadros) |
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| My Latin Heart (By José Carbó with Slava and Leonard Grigoryan) |
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| Solo |
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| This Time (As The Grigoryan Brothers) |
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| The Seasons (As The Grigoryan Brothers with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky) |
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| Songs Without Words (As The Grigoryan Brothers) |
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| Bach Concertos (As The Grigoryan Brothers with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Benjamin Northey) |
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| A Boy Called Sailboat (soundtrack) (As The Grigoryan Brothers) |
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| This Is Us (A Musical Reflection of Australia) (As The Grigoryan Brothers) |
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Awards
editARIA Awards
editThe ARIA Music Awards are presented annually from 1987 by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Grigoryan has received 8 nominations, either as a member of Grigoryan Brothers, or shared with other artists (including his brother Slava).[5]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2003 | Play (Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) | Best Classical Album | Nominated |
| 2006 | Rodrigo Guitar Concertos (Slava Grigoryan, Leonard Grigoryan, Queensland Orchestra, Brett Kelly) | Best Classical Album | Nominated |
| 2007 | Impressions (Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) | Best Classical Album | Nominated |
| 2009 | Distance (Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) | Best Classical Album | Nominated |
| 2011 | Band of Brothers (Slava Grigoryan, Leonard Grigoryan, Joseph Tawadros, James Tawadros) | Best World Music Album | Nominated |
| 2012 | My Latin Heart (Jose Carbo with Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) | Best Classical Album | Nominated |
| 2015 | This Time (Grigoryan Brothers) | Best Classical Album | Nominated |
| 2020 | A Boy Called Sailboat (Grigoryan Brothers) | Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album | Nominated |
AIR Awards
editThe Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2019[6] | Bach Concertos (as Grigoryan Brothers with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Benjamin Northey) | Best Independent Classical Album | Won |
South Australian Music Awards
editThe South Australian Music Awards (previously known as the Fowler's Live Music Awards) are annual awards that exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry. They commenced in 2012.[7]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result (wins only) |
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| 2019 | Slava Grigoryan and Leonard with Beijing Duo | Best International Collaboration | Won |
References
edit- ^ Tabakoff, Jenny (4 April 2002), "Brother, now there's another Grigoryan", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ "CD Review: Leonard Grigoryan's 'Solo'", Sounds like Sydney, 20 August 2013
- ^ "My Latin Heart - Jose Carbo with Slava and Leonard Grigoryan". ABC Music. 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ Dwyer, Michael (30 August 2013), "Solo: Leonard Grigoryan, guitar", ABC Classic FM
- ^ Leonard Grigoryan at the ARIA Music Awards:
- 2003 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2003". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- 2006 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2006". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 12 December 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- 2007 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2007". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 18 November 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- 2009 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2008". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- 2011 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2011". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- 2012 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2012". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- 2015 winners and nominees: "ARIA Awards Nominees 2015". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "AIR Awards:2019 AIR Awards Winners Announced!". AIM. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- ^ "Past Winners". South Australian Music Awards. Retrieved 29 March 2021.