New Voices - A Journey of Armenian Music (Season Finale)
Pegasus: The Orchestra’s Season Finale presents New Voices, a program featuring three New York Premieres and spotlighting Armenian music across generations. Led by Founder and Artistic Director Karén Hakobyan, the evening traces a compelling arc from song to concerto to ballet, bringing rarely heard works to the stage alongside one of the most vivid orchestral voices of the twentieth century.
The concert opens with the New York Premiere of Hakobyan’s Vocalise for Voice and Orchestra, followed by a selection of Komitas songs for voice and orchestra, performed by soprano Tatev Baroyan, a rising artist currently appearing with the Metropolitan Opera. Together, these works place the human voice at the center of the program, bridging tradition and contemporary expression.
The first half culminates in the New York Premiere of Cello Concerto by Arno Babadjanian, a rarely performed work marked by lyric breadth and dramatic contrast. The soloist is Suren Bagratuni, internationally renowned cellist and Silver Medalist of the Tchaikovsky Competition.
After intermission, the second half opens with the New York Premiere of Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra by Edvard Bagdasarian, featuring Pegasus’s guest concertmaster Ruggero Allifranchini, internationally acclaimed violinist and Concertmaster of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. The concert concludes with exhilarating selections from Aram Khachaturian’s Spartacus and Gayaneh, bringing the season to a close with music defined by rhythmic drive, brilliant orchestration, and unmistakable vitality.
TICKETS: $35-$55*
kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch/event/PegasusArmenianMusic
*$30 senior and $20 student tickets are available.
Call the box office at 212 501 3330.
Tatev Baroyan, soprano
Suren Bagratuni, cello
Ruggero Allifranchini, violin
Karén Hakobyan, conductor
Pegasus: The Orchestra
PROGRAM
KARÉN HAKOBYAN – Vocalise for Voice and Orchestra (NEW YORK PREMIERE)
KOMITAS VARDAPET – Selected Songs for Voice and Orchestra
ARNO BABADJANIAN – Cello Concerto (NEW YORK PREMIERE)
EDVARD BAGDASARIAN – Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra (NEW YORK PREMIERE)
ARAM KHACHATURIAN – Selections from Spartacus and Gayaneh
"Karén Hakobyan’s Brahms Fourth with Pegasus: The Orchestra is a shattering experience not to be missed" - Fanfare Magazine
"Pegasus is a truly first-rate ensemble." - New York Concert Review
New Horizons
Join us for the next performance of Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists, featuring four dynamic musicians in an evening that celebrates modern voices and rediscovered treasures of the chamber repertoire.
The program begins with Kian Ravaei’s Family Photos, a vivid and intimate musical storytelling that explores memory, identity, and the threads that bind families together. We continue with Grażyna Bacewicz’s String Quartet No. 4, a tour-de-force of rhythmic energy and bold sonorities, highlighting her unmistakable brilliance as one of the great modern Polish composers. The concert concludes with Artemi Ayvazyan’s String Quartet No. 2, a powerful and expressive rarely heard work by one of Armenia’s most distinctive 20th-century musical voices—music rooted in tradition, drama, and irresistible lyricism.
Artists:
Violin: Haig Hovsepian
Violin: Evan Johanson
Viola: Steven Baloue
Cello: Thomas Lim
MCMA Inaugural Concert: Opus I
Join us for the debut performance of Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists, bringing together five distinguished musicians for an evening that bridges cultures and centuries.
The program opens with Frank Bridge’s Phantasy Piano Quartet, a single-movement gem with lush harmonies and a sweeping Romantic palette, showcasing the composer’s gift for color and texture. We then turn to the evocative folk songs of Komitas, a cornerstone of Armenian musical heritage whose works capture the soul of a nation. The evening concludes with Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1, a masterpiece of passionate lyricism and sparkling interplay between violin, cello, and piano.
Artists:
Violin: Haig Hovsepian
Violin: Michael Fisher
Viola: Yeh-Chun Lin
Cello: Edward Arron
Piano: Dina Vainshtein
Tickets:
https://www.mcmartists.org/concert-season/opus-i
Music in Color: Artist in Residence Concert
As part of his residency at the Armenian Museum of America, violinist Haig Hovsepian and pianist Joseph Vasconi will present a concert inspired by The Art of Disruption: The Art and Impact of Serj Tankian. The program was conceived to reflect the Armenian-American identity, bringing together composers from both traditions. It will feature Amy Beach’s lyrical Romance, Eduard Baghdasarian’s evocative Nocturne, and Edvard Mirzoyan’s dazzling Introduction and Perpetuum Mobile. After intermission, the program continues with William Bolcom’s nostalgic Graceful Ghost Rag, Grikor Hakhinian’s heartfelt Adagio, and Paul Schoenfield’s jazz-infused Four Souvenirs. By pairing Armenian and American voices, the concert highlights the dialogue between heritage and innovation that defines the Armenian-American experience, resonating with Tankian’s creativity and vision.
Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2: Resurrection, with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia (Concert 2)
Experience the “sheer physical thrill of a live performance” (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony has been hailed as a “vast symphonic fresco”(Gramophone), offering an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant. This work, requiring vast forces of over 150 musicians joined by the church’s unique surround-sound St. Cecilia Organ, will be performed in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the church’s dedication (2000-2025).
Reserve Your Seats Now at 508-240-2400
Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2: Resurrection, with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia (Concert 1)
Experience the “sheer physical thrill of a live performance” (Gramophone) of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2: Resurrection, performed by world-renowned choir Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley. The Resurrection Symphony has been hailed as a “vast symphonic fresco”(Gramophone), offering an epic journey that is magnificent, spiritual, frightening, charming, triumphant. This work, requiring vast forces of over 150 musicians joined by the church’s unique surround-sound St. Cecilia Organ, will be performed in the “acoustical marvel” (American Record Guide) of the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the church’s dedication (2000-2025).
Reserve Your Seats Now at 508-240-2400
THE NEW WORLD - A Journey of American Music (SEASON FINALE)
Karén Hakobyan conducts Pegasus: the Orchestra's SEASON FINALE in a monumental program that takes the listener through a Journey of American Music. He begins the evening with a World Premiere of a COMMISSION by a Living American Composer (to be announced). Next, the stunning Piano Concerto of Amy Beach is performed by celebrated pianist Asiya Korepanova. This rarely performed masterpiece was premiered by Boston Symphony with the composer (Amy Beach) herself at the piano in 1900.
Following a brief intermission, Hakobyan concludes the concert with Antonin Dvoraks’ great Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World,” Op. 95 (1893). The symphony was premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 1893 at Carnegie Hall.
Asiya Korepanova, piano
Karén Hakobyan, conductor
Pegasus: The Orchestra
TICKETS: $35-$55
https://www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/.../PegasusFinale2025/
PROGRAM:
COMMISSION by a Living American Composer | TBA
AMY BEACH – Piano Concerto in C sharp minor, Op. 45 (1899)
Intermission
ANTONIN DVORAK – Symphony No. 9 in E minor, “From the New World,” Op. 95 (1893)
Echoes of Armenia
Violinist Haig Hovsepian, and pianist Ani Hovsepian are delighted to return to the Beech Street Center on April 11th with a unique program of Armenian music.
Selections will include works originally written or arranged by Armenian composers of several generations, starting with ancient liturgical chants and through modern composers reflecting a broad range of themes, ideas, and characters. They will reveal the legacy of Armenian musicians from both Eastern and Western hemispheres - those born in the mainland and the diaspora.
The format of the concert is thoughtfully crafted to furnish explanatory notes as well as personal remarks aimed at providing valuable information and enhancing the perception of the performed repertoire.
Ancient and yet largely unknown, Armenian music is marked with an abundance of beauty which is both inspiring and uplifting. As a musicologist once said, Armenian music is one of the “best kept secrets.” This concert reveals some of its selected gems written for violin and piano. It is produced in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide and in celebration of the nation's survival and endurance.
VIRTUOSI - VIVALDI Four Seasons, PAGANINI Variations & BACH Brandenburg
Join us for VIVALDI's Four Seasons & more in a stunning, new venue on Madison Ave. Hope to see you at the concert, Dear Friends!
We are partnering with Madison Avenue Baptist Church to present a concert celebrating the music of virtuosi composer/performers as part of Madison Sounds Public Partnership Program!
Tax-deductible TICKETS: secure.givelively.org/event/pegasus-the-orchestra-inc/virtuosi-vivaldi-four-seasons-paganini-variations-bach-brandenburg
The program showcases the virtuosity of Pegasus's concertmaster, Eiko Kano (violin) as a soloist performing Vivaldi's thrilling "Four Seasons" with Pegasus: The Orchestra, conducted from the harpsichord by artistic director, Karen Hakobyan. The program also features Gregor Piatigorsky's exhilarating Variations on a Paganini Theme arranged for cello and strings featuring 2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition gold medalist and GRAMMY Nominated cellist Sergey Antonov as the soloist. The concert also includes Bach's stunning Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Bach's Trio Sonata performed by soloists Kaori Fujii (flute), Eiko Kano (violin), Haig Hovsepian (violin) and Karen Hakobyan (harpsichord) with the principal members of Pegasus: The Orchestra.
TheraYouth Foundation presents: Second Annual Musical Concert Starring Pegasus the Orchestra
The program showcases the virtuosity of Pegasus’s concertmaster, Eiko Kano (violin) as a soloist performing Vivaldi’s thrilling “Four Seasons” with Pegasus: The Orchestra, conducted from the harpsichord by artistic director, Karen Hakobyan. The program also features Gregor Piatigorsky’s exhilarating Variations on a Paganini Theme arranged for cello and strings featuring 2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition gold medalist and GRAMMY Nominated cellist Sergey Antonov as the soloist. The concert also includes Bach’s stunning Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Bach’s Trio Sonata performed by soloists Kaori Fujii (flute), Eiko Kano (violin), Haig Hovsepian (violin) and Karen Hakobyan (harpsichord) with the principal members of Pegasus: The Orchestra.
Tickets:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/therayouth/7196/event/1399530
Music From The Western Reserve presents: Hovsepian & Cuevas
Violinist Haig Hovsepian and pianist Matias Nestor Cuevas team up for an incredible duo program! Both artists are graduates from the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Student Ticket Policy: All students with a valid student ID receive free concert admission
TICKETS: https://www.musicwr.org/event-details/haig-hovsepian-matias-nestor-cuevas
Duo Recital
Tickets: $30
For tickets, please scan QR code or Venmo @haigviolin
Reception to follow
AMERICANA - Gershwin, Copland, Price & Piatigorsky
Dear Friends, We are excited to announce Our Season Opener, titled "Americana" on November 2nd in Merkin Hall.
Our 2024-2025 Season is focused on highlighting American Music and we can't wait to share this beautiful program with you.
This concert features Four American masterpieces. Through history and geography, Americana reflects on the American landscape in its triumph and turbulence, with a presentation of Price's moving Andante Moderato and Piatigorsky's exhilarating Variations on a Paganini Theme featuring 2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition gold medalist, Grammy nominated cellist Sergey Antonov.
The second half features Copland's monumental Appalachian Spring Suite. Pegasus: The Orchestra also celebrates the Centennial of Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue conducted by Karen Hakobyan from the piano, an arrangement done by Hakobyan especially for Pegasus, a bold and exuberant jewel of classical jazz.
Tickets: https://www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/mch/event/PegasusSeasonOpener/
Duo Recital
Join us in the Adele and Haig Der Manuelian Galleries for an evening of music at the Armenian Museum of America followed by a light reception.
Free parking available in adjacent lot on Church St.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/duo-recital-with-haig-hovsepian-matias-cuevas-tickets-989141848897?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
A Celebration of Gabriel Fauré
Armenian-American violinist Haig Hovsepian and Chilean-American pianist Matias Cuevas will inaugurate their fall concert tour by performing in the “Celebration of Gabriel Fauré” concert at First Parish at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29. This is the centenary year of the composer (1845-1924).
The program will include Andante, Op. 75 (1897); Après un rêve from Trois Mélodies, Op. 7, No. 1 (1878), and Romance in B flat Major, op. 28 (1883), culminating with the Violin Sonata in A major, op. 13, composed by Fauré in 1877.
Tickets will be sold at the door - $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students.
Concertmaster of The Apollo Ensemble of Boston
Join the Apollo Ensemble for a FREE, outdoor concert in the Great Brook Farm State Park Pavilion in Carlisle, MA
Apollo Ensemble of Boston
Elias Miller, Conductor
Program:
Nathan Bieber - The Silver Streaks (*Boston Premiere*)
Julian Gau - Serenade (*World Premiere*)
Sibelius - Symphony No. 2 in D major
No Tickets Necessary
Parking available in the lot for $3.00
Saturday, August 17th at 1:00PM
(RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 14th at 1:00PM)
Great Brook Farm State Park Pavilion
165 North Road, Carlisle, MA
(978) 369-6312
Seating will be available on the lawn. We recommend you bring a chair or a blanket!
This concert is produced in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR).
Concertmaster of The Apollo Ensemble of Boston
Join the Apollo Ensemble for a FREE, outdoor concert in the Great Brook Farm State Park Pavilion in Carlisle, MA
Elias Miller, Conductor
Program:
Schumann - Overture, Scherzo and Finale
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 in F major ("Pastoral")
No Tickets Necessary
Parking available in the lot for $3.00
Saturday, July 13th at 1:00PM
(RAIN DATE: Sunday, July 14th at 1:00PM)
Great Brook Farm State Park Pavilion
165 North Road, Carlisle, MA
(978) 369-6312
Seating will be available on the lawn. We recommend you bring a chair or a blanket!
This concert is produced in collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR).
Khachaturian, Stravinksy, Tchaikovsky & Beethoven (Season Finale)
Pegasus: The Orchestra’s founder, principal conductor, and artistic director, Karén Hakobyan, conducts the 2023-2024 Season’s Finale in a commemoration of Aram Khatchaturian's 120th Anniversary.
The program opens with Stravinsky’s stunning 8-movement Suite from the Pulcinella Ballet highlighting Pegasus's principals as soloists. The first half concludes with Tchaikovsky’s delightful Variations on a Rococo Theme and features 2007 Tchaikovsky International Competition gold medalist Sergey Antonov (cello) as the soloist.
The second half opens with Beethoven’s colossal Symphony No. 7 and culminates with Khatchaturian's Waltz from the "Masquerade" Suite, a fitting conclusion to the season.
