Leonard Grigoryan is an

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classical guitarist and

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heritage. He is the younger brother of fellow guitarist

Slava Grigoryan Slava Grigoryan (born 1976) is an Australian classical guitarist and recording artist. He frequently collaborates and performs with his younger brother, fellow guitarist Leonard Grigoryan, performing as the Grigoryan Brothers. Early life He was ...

, with whom he often plays in a duo as the Grigoryan Brothers.

Life and career

Of Armenian heritage, Leonard and his elder brother Slava often play in a duo as the Grigoryan Brothers. Leonard's first solo album, entitled ''Solo'', was released through Which Way Music in 2012.

Discography

Albums

Awards

ARIA Awards

The 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).Leonard Grigoryan at the ARIA Music Awards: * 2003 winners and nominees: * 2006 winners and nominees: * 2007 winners and nominees: * 2009 winners and nominees: * 2011 winners and nominees: * 2012 winners and nominees: * 2015 winners and nominees: , - , , 2003 , , ''Play'' (Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) , , Best Classical Album , , , - , , 2006 , , ''Rodrigo Guitar Concertos '' (Slava Grigoryan, Leonard Grigoryan, Queensland Orchestra, Brett Kelly) , , Best Classical Album , , , - , , 2007 , , ''Impressions'' (Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) , , Best Classical Album , , , - , , 2009 , , ''Distance'' (Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) , , Best Classical Album , , , - , , 2011 , , ''Band of Brothers'' (Slava Grigoryan, Leonard Grigoryan,

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, James Tawadros) , , Best World Music Album , , , - , ,

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, , ''My Latin Heart'' (Jose Carbo with Slava Grigoryan and Leonard Grigoryan) , , Best Classical Album , , , - , , 2015 , , ''This Time'' (Grigoryan Brothers) , , Best Classical Album , , , - , ,

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'' (Grigoryan Brothers) , , Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album , , , -

AIR Awards

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) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. , - ,

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, ''Bach Concertos'' , Best Independent Classical Album , , -

South Australian Music Awards

The 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. , - , 2019 ,

and Leonard with Beijing Duo , Best International Collaboration , , -

References

External links

The Grigoryan Brothers, Slava and Leonard's Website
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