Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 19:50
“Charlie Papazian is the father of American home-brewing, and he continues to be important to home-brewers and the brewing industry today.” — Jamey Barlow, brewer
Who he is
Charlie Papazian is the author of “The Complete Joy of Homebrewing,” a book that inspired nationwide interest in home-brewed beers in the United States, ultimately leading to the craft beer revolution.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 19:45
“If you're already in a fight, you want the first blow to be the last and you had better be the one to throw it.”
Who he is
Garry Kasparov was the world champion in chess for 15 straight years and achieved the highest-ever rating by a chess player during his reign. Although his rating has been surpassed, his extensive tenure at the top of the chess world lead many to consider him the greatest chess player of all time.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 19:41
“Garanian was a saxophonist, composer, arranger and a director who was greatly skilled in all these professions. He is without a doubt one of the most important personas of contemporary Russian jazz.” — Yuri Saulsky, early Russian jazz artist
Who he was
George Garanian was a jazz artist who led the post-World War II movement in the Soviet Union of the musical form. As both an artist and conductor, he helped establish the Russian jazz scene.
Submitted by global publisher on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 19:35
“…He entered Armenian history as the indefatigable individual who wandered around the world with a vision and plan to liberate Armenia.” — Razmik Panossian
Who he was
Israel Ori was a dedicated proponent of the liberation of Armenians from Ottoman and Persian rule. He spent the better part of his life vigorously lobbying European powers, albeit unsuccessfully, to support the independence of Armenians in their homeland.
Submitted by global publisher on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 17:31
“I joined the Army of Liberation as a voluntary soldier and I die within inches of victory and of the objective. Happiness to those who will survive us and enjoy the Freedom and Peace of tomorrow. I am sure that the French people and all those who fight for freedom will know how to honor our memory with dignity. At the moment of death I proclaim that I have no hatred for the German people and for whomsoever, everyone will have what he will deserve as punishment and as reward.”
Submitted by global publisher on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 17:22
"Arno was the most talented artist of the Armenian reality of the second half of the 20th century as God gifted him greatest genius." - Khoren Abrahamian
Who he was
Arno Babajanian was a composer whose melodies enchanted listeners and whose work made him one of the best known composers in the Soviet Union following World War II.
Submitted by global publisher on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 17:14
“He was maybe the greatest violin teacher in history.” - Robert Mann, founder of Juilliard String Quartet
Who he was
Ivan Galamian was a world-famous violin instructor who taught some of the best violinists in the world, including Itzhak Perlman, Sergiu Luca, Pinchas Zukerman, Ani and Ida Kavafian, Kyung-Wha Chung and Dorothy DeLay.
Submitted by global publisher on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 17:07
“Never forget, that your obligation is to the people. It is not, at heart, to those who pay you, or to your editor, or to your sources, or to your friends, or to the advancement of your career. It is to the public.”
Who he was
Ben Bagdikian was an eminent American journalist who left a mark on the profession through his exemplary work, for which he received a Pulitzer Prize and a Peabody Award.
Submitted by global publisher on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 16:56
"He had an uncanny instinct for all art…an extraordinary gift for hitting the nail on the head." - Willem de Koonig
Who he was
Arshile Gorky was a major figure in surrealism and one of the founders of the abstract expressionism movement. He is considered one of the great American artists of the 20th century.
