Born in Lebanon in 1968 to Armenian parents, violinist Ara Malikian studied in Germany and England and won several international competitions before becoming a Spanish citizen and settling down in Madrid. Malikian's performances have taken him to many of the world's most prestigious stages and festivals, and he has released numerous recordings as a solo artist for Warner Spain since the mid-'90s. Besides classical music, Malikian has also studied the musical traditions of the Middle East and Central and Mediterranean Europe, collaborated with artists from other genres, managed...