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Teacher of Violin
Bio
I was born into an artistic family. My father is a violinist, and my mother is an artist. I began performing as a soloist at the age of 13, touring with a talented group of young Armenian musicians in the USA, UK, and Europe. During my studies in London, I had the chance to lead the RCM Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Bernard Haitink. I then founded the Vardanyan String Quartet, which has performed numerous concerts in some of the most famous halls in the UK and other countries. After completing my studies abroad, I returned to Armenia. Since 2011, I have served as the concertmaster and 1st violinist of the National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia. In 2018, my colleagues and I founded the Armenian String Quartet, which has toured in Australia and France. I have taught violin at a Catholic school in the UK and continued teaching at the Yerevan State Conservatory. Teaching violin at UWCD is a unique experience for me, as we connect with students from many different nationalities and cultures. Students are always eager to discover more Armenian music, which I am always happy to introduce to them.
Education
- Royal College of Music, London, UK, Artist Diploma,Violin
- Trinity College of Music ,London, UK
- Bulldog Junior Fellowship for String Quartet,Yerevan State Komitas Conservatory, Armenia
- Diploma with distinction as solo, chamber and orchestral musician
- Conservatoire Nationale de Region – Pierre Barbizet, Marseille, France
What is the favourite part of the course you teach?
My favourite part is to challenge my students with some difficult pieces and then see their success.
Who is your role model or mentor or who inspires you?
I am highly inspired by my teachers, the great Armenian violinist Jean Ter-Merguerian from France, and my mentor Levon Chilingirian from the UK
What is your life motto?
The motto of my life is to try to be always creative.
What are the three things you can't imagine your life without?
Family, motherland, playing music with friends and dogs.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love painting and spending time with my family, friends and my dog.