1990 – graduated from the composition department at the Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas (YSCK)

1992 – post-graduate course at the YSCK (prof. E. Mirzoyan)

1992-1996 – armenian Inheritance Seminary in Jerusalem (teacher)

Since 1997 – lecturer at the YSCK

2001 – official composer of “The Silk Road Project”

Since 2002 – cooperation with BMI International Music Company

Since 2011 – California State University (lecturer)

Stage works:

2010 – opera “King Abgar”

2013 – ballet “Second Moon”

Orchestral works (also with soloists):

1987 – “Poem” for string orchestra

1990 – Symphony 1

1991 – “Confession” for chamber orchestra

1992 – Concerto for string orchestra

1998 – “Concert-Serenade” for violin and string orchestra, dedicated (to M. Poghosyan)

2000 – Concert-Sonata for alto saxophone, piano and string orchestra

2001 – “Morning fragrance of the song of acacias” for duduk and string quartet

2002 – Concerto-grosso for 9 strings and 2 pianos

2003 – Concerto for tenor saxophone and full symphonic orchestra (to J. Haulik)

2004 – Concerto for cello and orchestra, No. 1 (to S. Bagratuni)

2005 – “Dawn is my glory” concert for viola, duduk, discant, baritone and orchestra, (to Y. Bashmet)

2007 – Arrangements for duduk and strings

2007 – Symphony 2 for “concert” duduk and symphonic orchestra (commissioned by the Boston Modern Symphony Orchestra (BMSO)

2008 – “CON-COR-D-ANCE” Concerto No. 2 for violin and orchestra

2008 – “The bright shadow of the song” for clarinet and orchestra

2010 – Suite for viola and orchestra (to Y. Bashmet)

2010 – Suite for cello and orchestra

2013 – “Violin and Duduk” concert for string orchestra (to M. Safaryants)

2013 – Concerto for cello and orchestra, No. 2 (to S. Bagratuni)

2016 – “Fireworks” for symphony orchestra (to E. Topchyan)

2016 – Triple concerto for piano, violin, cello and orchestra (to the “Nobilis” Trio)

Chamber works:

1990 – “Twigh-tlight Music” for 15 instruments

1993 – 5 songs for soprano and piano (by M. Metsarents)

1997 – String Quartet

1997 – Sonata for violin and piano No. 1

1998 – Sonata for violin and piano No. 2

1998 – “Sun, Wine and Wind of Time” for duduk, violin, cello and piano

1999 – “To Autumn Leaves and Stars” for alto saxophone, violin, cello, drums and piano

1999 – “Two Dedications” for tar, kamancha, dhol, tam-tam, piano and string quartet

1999 – “Darkness” for alto saxophone, violin and piano

2000 – Trio for violin, cello and piano No. 1

2000 – Sonata for alto saxophone and piano

2001 – “By Kuchak” for voice, flute, clarinet and piano

2001 – “Seasons of the Year” for 12 musicians and narrators

2002 – “Famous Kamancha” for duduk (zurnai), cello, piano (to Yo-Yo Mai)

2002 – “Ancient Hymn” for soprano and violin

2003 – Piano Trio No. 2 “Dream of Dreams”

2003 – “Peacock Appearances” for violin, viola, cello and piano

2004 – “Sounds of invisible blue butterflies” for piano

2005 – “Serenade with Dandelion” for 2 violins, (to V. Manvelyan and M. Poghosyan)

2006 – “OFFERTORIUM” for solo clarinet, flute, trumpet, drums, piano, violin, cello, double bass

2005 – “CANTICUM GRATIOSUM” for baritone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, percussion, piano, violin, cello, double bass

2005 – “Blossowing Voices” for solo violin

2007 – “Another Tale” for solo piano

2007 – “Hymn with Wings” No. 3, No. 4 for two cellos

2008 – “My Rising Moon” for duduk, zurna, choi, shen, drums, flute, clarinet, harp, violin, viola, cello, double bass (by order of the Amsterdam “Atlas” Ensemble)

2008 – “Vi-O-La” No. 1 for solo viola

2009 – “Vi-O-La” No. 2 for solo viola (to M. Novikov)

2009 – “Light-Drop Peals” for soprano and viola

2009 – “Hymn with Wings” No. 1, No. 2 for cello and piano

2009 – “Golden Apricot” for kamancha and violin

2009 – “Verses” No. 1, 2, 3 for violin and percussion

2010 – Sonata-fantasia for viola and piano

2010 – “Night Garden Music” for violin and cello

2010 – Nostalgic Sketches” for brass quintet and duduk (zurnai) (commissioned by Marseille Brass Quintet)

2011 – “Crane” for cello, duduk and piano

2011 – “Hymn with Wings” No. 5 for three violins

2011 – “Once upon a beautiful meadow” for the «Zerafin» ensemble (Amsterdam)

2012 – Score for violin and piano (to A. A. Myers)

2012 – “To this moment” for viola and organ

2012 – “Between Dream and Reality” for saxophone and cello

2012 – “Continuations” 4 parts for piano trio

2012 – “4 arrangements of works by Komitas” for piano trio

2013 – Madrigal for alto saxophone

2013 – “Gem Rose” for soprano, cello and phonogram (to M. Bagratuni)

2013 – “Eye of the Sea” for soprano and cello

2013 – “Hymn with Wings” No. 6 for violin, viola, double bass

2014 – “Have mercy on me, o God” Psalm No. 51 for tenor and string quartet (commissioned by “Soli Deo Gloria” global “Psalm” project)

2013 – “Gem Rose” for soprano, cello and phonogram (to M. Bagratun)

2013 – “Breath of Cello” for solo cello (to S. Bagratuni)

2013 – “Jerusalem Moon” Trio No. 3 for piano, violin and cello (to “Atanasov” Trio)

2014 – “Images Not Yet Painted” Trio for saxophone, cello and piano

2014 – “Cello Dream” for cello and vibraphone (to Yo-Yo Mai)

2014 – “Cello Dance” for solo cello (to M. Brunello)

2014 – “Inner Dance” for guitar, accordion, piano, violin, double bass

2014 – “Two interpretations” for flute, oboe (English horn), clarinet (bass clarinet), violin, and piano (commissioned by “del Nazioni” festival)

2014 – “Painting on Air” for flute

2014 – “Goat-ritual” cycle (12 parts) for piano (for the Yerevan State Pantomime Theater)

2014 – “Meet…” for solo lute

2014 – Divertissement for string quintet (commissioned by Los Angeles “Dilijan” festival)

2014 – “Dialogues with Komitas” for flute, clarinet, duduk (zurna), percussion, guitar, soprano, violin, cello

2015 – “Measures of Eternity” cycle (8 parts) for violin and piano by E. Hilzenrath’s «The Tale of the Last Mind»

2015 – “Mit der Stimme” for soprano and piano (by P. Celani)

2015 – “Firebird” Concerto-grosso for clarinet, violin, viola, cello, harpsichord (or piano)

2015 – “The Way of the Cello” for solo cello (to Al. Chaushyan)

2016 – “Cello Tears” for solo cello

2016 – “Silent White” for solo piano

Cantata-oratorio works:

“Canticum dolorosum et Canticum pacificum” for soprano, mixed choir and orchestra

“Lacrymosa” for cello, discant, soprano and symphonic orchestra (for the film “Maestro” by V. Chaldranyan)

2015 – “Andastan” cantata for children’s choir and symphonic orchestra (for chamber ensemble)

2015 – “Life Lasts” 4-lingual cantata for choir and quartet (string quartet, piano) (commissioned by SionFest)

Chorouses:

1996 – “Lord in the mountains” for mixed a capella choir (to M. Mashtots)

2003 – “Sea Life” for doble tenor, tenor, baritone, bass and 3 duduks (to Mesrop Mashtots)

2011 – “Snow Cantata” for mixed choir

2011 – “Waterfall Music” for mixed choir

2015 – “Ne” for choir and bells

2016 – “Stabat Mater” for male choir

Music for performances and films:

2009 – Music for the movie “Maestro”

2009 – Music for the play “Sheranik”

2012 – Music for the film “The Tailless Hermit”

Music for the film “Land Measurers”

2014 – Music for the performance “Goat-ritual”

2016 – Music (14 parts) for the performance “Pepo”

2001 – was chosen as the official composer of the “Silk Road project” by world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma

Since 2002 – is a BMI composer.

Composer of the MATA festival.

Composer of “Soli Deo Gloria”.

2005 – was a co-author and implementer of the project “Armenian Music of Duduk”, on the basis of which “Armenian Music of Duduk” was declared by UNESCO as a “Masterpiece of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity”. For the brilliant implementation of the project, he was awarded a special diploma by UNESCO.

2017 – Gold Medal of the RA Ministry of Culture