ARTASHES SINANYAN, percussionist – instructor, arranger
Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Mr. Sinanyan received his education at the Tchaikovsky Music School.
After graduating, Artashes entered the State Conservatory of Music, majoring in percussive instruments. During those years he became a member of the Yerevan Percussion Ensemble and Vice President of Percussion Art Society/Armenian Chapter (headquarters in USA). In 1994 Mr. Sinanyan moved to Moscow, Russia to continue his education at the State Academy Maymonid where he became an honored student. He graduated from the Academy with Higher Educational Diploma. As a talented performer, Mr. Sinanyan became a member of the Moscow Percussion Ensemble, participating in numerous concerts and festivals in Russia as well as outside of Russia. From 1994-1998, as a musician-actor, Mr. Sinanyan collaborated with the V. Meyerhold Creative Center, which resulted in International engagements and tours to Switzerland, Finland, Russia, France, and Sweden. In 1998 Artashes moved to the United States. He founded the percussion department and choir chimes ensemble at the Lark Musical Society in Glendale. He was a director of the percussion department at the Kadima Conservatory of Music from 2001. Mr. Sinanyan established “ArtPerc Music Production”. The goal of this production is to present the unique arrangements of works by great composers. Each volume published by “ArtPerc” provides a music score, DVD of a performance of the work and on-screen text describing the historical significance of the work.
Using an innovative and unique approach, Mr. Sinanyan designed a new arrangement of the percussive instruments called VIBRODRUMS (a vibraphone surrounded by many drums and cymbals).
This practical arrangement of the instruments gives the effect of hearing two musicians playing at the same time, which is the result of the absolute independent coordination of only one player. This instrument also gives the performer an opportunity to explore a variety of genres. Mr. Sinanyan’s vibrant career fulfills his mission of performing, teaching and publishing his own music.
Born in Yerevan, Armenia, Mr. Sinanyan received his education at the Tchaikovsky Music School.
After graduating, Artashes entered the State Conservatory of Music, majoring in percussive instruments. During those years he became a member of the Yerevan Percussion Ensemble and Vice President of Percussion Art Society/Armenian Chapter (headquarters in USA). In 1994 Mr. Sinanyan moved to Moscow, Russia to continue his education at the State Academy Maymonid where he became an honored student. He graduated from the Academy with Higher Educational Diploma. As a talented performer, Mr. Sinanyan became a member of the Moscow Percussion Ensemble, participating in numerous concerts and festivals in Russia as well as outside of Russia. From 1994-1998, as a musician-actor, Mr. Sinanyan collaborated with the V. Meyerhold Creative Center, which resulted in International engagements and tours to Switzerland, Finland, Russia, France, and Sweden. In 1998 Artashes moved to the United States. He founded the percussion department and choir chimes ensemble at the Lark Musical Society in Glendale. He was a director of the percussion department at the Kadima Conservatory of Music from 2001. Mr. Sinanyan established “ArtPerc Music Production”. The goal of this production is to present the unique arrangements of works by great composers. Each volume published by “ArtPerc” provides a music score, DVD of a performance of the work and on-screen text describing the historical significance of the work.
Using an innovative and unique approach, Mr. Sinanyan designed a new arrangement of the percussive instruments called VIBRODRUMS (a vibraphone surrounded by many drums and cymbals).
This practical arrangement of the instruments gives the effect of hearing two musicians playing at the same time, which is the result of the absolute independent coordination of only one player. This instrument also gives the performer an opportunity to explore a variety of genres. Mr. Sinanyan’s vibrant career fulfills his mission of performing, teaching and publishing his own music.
ZHANNA SINANYAN, pianist – instructor, accompanist
Growing up in a household of opera singers and actors, Mrs. Sinanyan developed a special relationship with music at an early age. Born in Sankt-Petersburg (Russia), Zhanna received her early musical training first from home and later graduated from the State Conservatory of Music (Yerevan, Armenia), with an original thesis on “Sense of Musical Rhythm and its Development within the Student”.
In 1996 Zhanna began her collaboration with the Russian Composer's Union, premiering and recording contemporary compositions as well as performing with the Moscow Percussion Ensemble. Since 1999, Mrs. Sinanyan resides in the United States, where she teaches piano and conducts choirs in several schools. Her recitals both abroad and local have included solo and chamber music performances. She has been praised for her colorful textures and sensitive touch.
Growing up in a household of opera singers and actors, Mrs. Sinanyan developed a special relationship with music at an early age. Born in Sankt-Petersburg (Russia), Zhanna received her early musical training first from home and later graduated from the State Conservatory of Music (Yerevan, Armenia), with an original thesis on “Sense of Musical Rhythm and its Development within the Student”.
In 1996 Zhanna began her collaboration with the Russian Composer's Union, premiering and recording contemporary compositions as well as performing with the Moscow Percussion Ensemble. Since 1999, Mrs. Sinanyan resides in the United States, where she teaches piano and conducts choirs in several schools. Her recitals both abroad and local have included solo and chamber music performances. She has been praised for her colorful textures and sensitive touch.
DUO IMAGES
Formed in 2001, through relentless experimentation with various genres and creativity, a new style of performance was discovered by Duo Images. This passionate and soulful duo breathes life into newly created works through their own unique interpretations, and the program includes pieces derived from the classical compositions of Bach, Debussy, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Khachaturian, Ravel and Piazzolla, as well as the duo's own original compositions. Highly sought after, their concerts and master class presentations have taken them around the world.
Formed in 2001, through relentless experimentation with various genres and creativity, a new style of performance was discovered by Duo Images. This passionate and soulful duo breathes life into newly created works through their own unique interpretations, and the program includes pieces derived from the classical compositions of Bach, Debussy, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Khachaturian, Ravel and Piazzolla, as well as the duo's own original compositions. Highly sought after, their concerts and master class presentations have taken them around the world.
