Mane Galoyan – Third Prize

Which people would you invite as guests to your dream dinner party?

My dream dinner party guest is Jay-Z, maybe with Beyonce!

What is your favorite meal?

My favorite dish is sushi.

Do you have a favorite motto or proverb that you live your life by?

Nothing is impossible!

Which person or people inspire you the most?

My little sister, Meline.

If you were 80 years old, what advice would you give to young people today?

I’ll tell you when I will be 80 years old!

What would you like people to say about you?

If people are talking about me, this is good!

How do you overcome the stage fright? / What is your ritual before going on stage?

Most of the time I don’t have stage fright, but sometimes I get frightened! I just exhale, and go on stage to share my emotions with people.

When you perform... who are you playing for?

I am singing for the people.

What job would you least like to do?

I would not like to be a teacher of mathematics...

Is there a joke about musicians that you would like to share with us?

Unfortunately at the moment I can’t remember any jokes. But musicians are very funny people, they don’t need jokes to laugh!

What's the "most played" non-classical track on your phone?

Conchita Wurst – Rise Like a Phoenix.

You are on a desert island and can bring only 3 items, what do you bring?

I would bring water, music and weapons maybe.

What is your favorite noise/sound? What is the most annoying noise for you?

My favorite sound – water or the sound of the sea! And the most annoying noise is people coughing near me.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would like to live in Australia.

What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word Tchaikovsky?

The first thing I think about when I hear the word Tchaikovsky is the "Waltz of Flowers."

What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word competition?

The first things I feel are new emotions.