 More first prizes followed - in 1990 at the Lefébure Competition in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and in 1992 at the World Music Masters Competition in Monte Carlo, reserved exclusively for winners of international competitions.In 1991 Mamikonian emigrated to France and has since made his home in Paris.Vardan Mamikonian has attracted the attention of the international public with his elegant technique and superb musicianship.