Short bio Artemi Ayvazyan
Full biography Artemi Ayvazyan
Artemi Ayvazyan was a gifted Armenian composer who was born on July 8, 1949, in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. He was a composer and a pianist, known for his unique style that blended Eastern and Western musical traditions.
Ayvazyan started his musical journey at a young age, studying at the Tchaikovsky Music School in Yerevan. He continued his studies at the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, where he received his degree in composition and piano performance.
Throughout his career, Ayvazyan composed a wide range of works that reflected his multicultural background, including symphonies, ballets, operas, chamber music, and solo piano pieces. His compositions were performed by prominent orchestras, including the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, the Yerevan Symphony Orchestra, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, and the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
One of his most famous works was the ballet "Ani," which had its premiere in 1985. The ballet was inspired by the ancient Armenian city of Ani and showcased Ayvazyan's ability to fuse traditional Armenian music with Western classical music.
In addition to his composing and performing careers, Ayvazyan was also a respected educator. He held teaching positions at various institutions, including the Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, the Armenian State Pedagogical University, and the DxaRVAbad Music School.
Tragically, Ayvazyan passed away on January 20, 2019, at the age of 69. However, his musical legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world, cementing him as one of Armenia's greatest musical talents.
Compositions featuring Artemi Ayvazyan
# | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
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1 | Armenian Dance, for cello & piano | 2:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Artemi Ayvazyan
# | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
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1 | Երգեր = Песни | 1983 | Мелодия | |
2 | E.Granados, C.Debussy, I.J.Paderewski, I.Večtomov, L.Boccherini, N.Rimsky-Korsakov, A.Aivazian, G.Fauré, M.Moszkowsky - Vladimir Orlov, Saša Večtomov, Alfred Holeček – Recital De Violoncellos(LP, Stereo) | 1974 | Discophon | |
3 | Восточный Дантист (Монтаж Оперетты)(2×LP, 10", Mono) | 1956 | Апрелевский Завод | |
4 | А. С. Айвазян , В. А. Бунчиков – Джан Ереван / Перелетные Птицы(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Mono) | - | Завод Грампластинок Москворецкого Района |
Videos featuring Artemi Ayvazyan
Артемий Айвазян - Зухра (USSR, 1983)
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Оркестр радио и ТВ Армении – LP 1983 (Песни А.Айвазяна)
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1983, С60-17843-4-008 (LP) Артемий Айвазян – Песни / Երգեր
01. Джан Ереван (А. Айвазян) – Гео
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