The Center for Armenian Arts is honored to present an evening with Vicken Tarpinian — acclaimed Armenian singer, songwriter, composer, and performer whose artistic journey has connected Beirut, Paris, and Armenian communities across the world.

Born in Lebanon and later based in Paris, Vicken developed a distinctive musical language rooted in Armenian tradition while opening it to contemporary arrangements and wider international audiences. Over decades, he has performed across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, appeared on major stages including the Olympia Theater in Paris, and built a discography of more than ten albums carrying messages of memory, friendship, love, and reflection. 

His work preserves the authenticity of Armenian melody while giving it renewed life through original interpretation — a musical path that has made him one of the enduring voices of Armenian diaspora song.