Born in 1964 in Yerevan, Avetis Gyogchyan is an honors graduate of Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory and an AACU award prize winner. He was invited to the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra in 1992 and stayed with them for 10 years, appearing in the tours that covered more than 20 countries of the world and making a considerable reputation.

He has performed in Australia, Austria, Algeria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, USA, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

In 1999, Avetis Gyogchyan was invited to be Principal cellist to the "Philharmonia Europa"'s “Music of Andrew Lloyd-Weber” National Tour, giving performances with them in 30 cities of the United States.

Since 2001 he has been a principal cellist of the Armenian Virtuosi chamber ensemble under the baton of Maestro Loris Tjeknavorian. In 2001-2003 concerted with AV in Iran, Australian Brisbane Festival and Austria. He also works with the "Rudaky" orchestra, as cello section leader.

His solo recitals have achieved critical acclaim. A large number of contemporary composers have entrusted him with the first performance of their new music.

MP3 files

• from "Simfonietta" by A.Haroutunyan
  (0.30 min)
• from Serenada by L.Tjeknavorian
  (0.26 min)
• from Serenada by L.Tjeknavorian
  (0.29 min)
• from Concert for cello and orchestra by H.Melikian
  (4.51 min) live recording
• Eugene Ysaye: Sonata for cello solo, op.28: 11.13 mi
  • part 1
  • part 2
  • part 3
  • part 4

Reviews

... succeeded as solist and chamber musician ...
... brilliant virtuoso...
... melodic expressiveness ...
... psychological adaptiability in performing stylistically varied music ...

Dr. S. Sarkissyan,
Woman of the Year (International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England, 1992 and American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, USA, 1994)
 

... beautiful musician, he has a wonderful positive spirit ...
... first rate musician, reliable leader in ensemble ...

Jack Gaughan,
"Philharmonia Europa"
 

... very gentle and warm sound and trembling temperament ...

Ch.Merkerson,
Concertmaster of Michigan Opera

Contact details and further information

E-mail Avetis Gyogchyan

For further details, see Avetis Gyogchyan's website