1957 – Graduated from the composition department of Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas (YSCK) (prof. G. Yeghiazaryan)

1961-1976 – Lecturer at the Romanos Melikyan Music College

Since 1970 – lecturer at the YSCK (1989 – professor)

Since 1974 – chairman of the board of the Armenian department of the Music Foundation

Operas.

1970 – “The Man of Legend”

1973 – “Tsovinar”

Ballets.

1961 – “Akhtamar”

1961 – “I forgot Sako”

1963 – “Willow”

Cantatas.

1963 – “Sayat Nova”

1983 – “Armenia”

1985 – “Big Victory”

1957 – Concerto for violin and symphony orchestra

1966 – “Tondraketsies” oratorio

4 symphonies (1969, 1975, 1978, 1983)

1977 – Concerto for trombone and symphony orchestra

1987 – Concerto for string and brass band

1988 – Concerto for duduk and brass band

Autor of instrumental and vocal songs, music for movies and drama performances. Arranged folk songs.

1972 – Honored Art Worker of the ASSR

1976 – Order of the Red Banner of Labour

1990 – National artist