AND THIS IS ME - Mher Khachatryan

My instrument has taught me to love music.

To me, music is the most powerful way of living, one that energizes me every day.

When I’m alone, I listen to the works of my favorite composers.

When I play, I forget everything else and am left alone with my music.

I believe that my playing will make me a beloved pianist.

When I’m on stage, I feel a great sense of responsibility, which helps me perform better.

I feel happy when a piece sounds the way I feel it inside.

Few people know this, but I not only play the works of the great composers, I also draw their portraits.

Being Armenian is a source of pride for me.

What matters in life is not only becoming a great musician, but also remaining a good person.

I find inspiration in mastering the most challenging passages and playing them flawlessly.

I get emotional when things don’t turn out exactly as I wanted, but that only motivates me to work harder.

Being a musician means constantly improving so that the voice of your soul can be heard by others.

I’ve realized that talent alone isn’t enough; you have to work very, very hard.

My family gives me strength.

I feel proud when I overcome challenges.

In three words, I am: hardworking, conscientious, and peace-loving.

I’m happy when, after long hours of practice, I finally achieve what I wanted.

In ten years, I see myself as an established professional musician.

What I love most about Yerevan is the warm, familiar atmosphere of my city.

I dream of performing on the world’s greatest stages.

My motto: Always moving forward, toward new heights.