Graduated from the Yerevan State Conservatory after Komitas (YSCK) (prof. Grigor Yeghiazaryan)

1960 – Op.1 – String Quartet (Moscow 1967)

1965 – Op.2 -12 preludes for piano (Yerevan, 1967 and Yerevan 1985)

1968 – Op.3 – Cycle of inventions for symphony orchestra No.1 (Moscow 1977)

1969 – Op.4 – 10 invention pieces for woodwinds and piano (Yerevan 1974)

1970 – Op.5 – Invention cycle for symphony orchestra No.2 (Moscow 1977)

1971 – Op.6 – Cycle of inventions for symphony orchestra No.3 (Moscow 1977)

1972 – Op.7 – 10 Invention piece for string instruments and piano (Yerevan 1977)

1974 – Op.8 – Concert Inventions for Piano and Symphony Orchestra (Moscow 1982)

1975 – Op.9 – 10 invention pieces for brass instruments and piano (Yerevan 1980)

1976, Op.10 – “Harmony of Sound” concert inventions for cello and symphony orchestra (Moscow 1989 (klavier), Yerevan, 2001 (score))

1977 – Op.11 – Piano Sonata No.1 (Yerevan, 1985)

1980 – Op.12 – Concerto for violin and symphony orchestra (Moscow 1987 (klavier), Yerevan 2000 (score))

1981 – Op.13 – Sonata-duet for violin and cello (Yerevan 1987, Germany 2004)

1982 – Op.14 – Piano Sonata No.2 (Yerevan 1985)

1984 – Op.15 – “Contrast” for flute and piano (Paris 1986)

1986 – Op.16 – Concerto for piano and symphony orchestra (Yerevan 1999 (klavier), Yerevan 2000 (score))

1989 – Op.17 – 10 pieces-monochrome for piano (Yerevan 1998)

1992 – Op.18 – Symphonic suite (Choreographic pieces) (Yerevan 2000)

2003 – Op.19 – 2 pieces for two pianos (Yerevan 2003)

2006 – Op.20 – Sonata for violin and piano (Yerevan 2006)

2007 – Op.21 – Trio for violin, cello and piano (Yerevan 2007)

2009 – Op.22 – “Dolore” piece for cello and piano (Yerevan 2009)

2010 – Op.23 – “Memoirs” piece for violin and piano (Yerevan 2010)

In the field of symphonic music, 3 invention cycles for symphony orchestra, concert inventions for piano and orchestra, concertos for cello and orchestra, concertos for violin and orchestra, concerto for piano and orchestra are significant.

In chamber music, 30 “Invention pieces” for orchestral instruments with piano accompaniment, 2 piano sonatas, a sonata-duet for violin and piano, a sonata for violin and piano, a piano trio have received wide recognition.

The works of Gagik Hovunts are based on the mode-tonal system created by himself. A significant part of G. Hovunts’ activity is the pedagogical work at the Yerevan State Conservatory, where he was a lecturer of harmony for nearly 50 years, passing on his professional experience and rich scientific achievements from generation to generation.

1984 – Honored Artist of the ASSR

2013 – 1st degree medal “For services to the Motherland”