MosJan Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Vardan Ovsepian is an Armenia-born pianist/composer whose studies include Yerevan State Conservatory, Estonian Music Academy, Helsinki Jazz Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music. Performs solo as well as with artists such as Mick Goodrick, Peter Erskine and Jerry Bergonzi. In addition to teaching at The Musical Suite in Newburyport, MA, performed and taught master classes at Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Maine Jazz Camp (ME), Towson University (MD), Susquehanna University (PA), Bucknell University (PA), Wheeler School (RI), Estonian Music Academy (Tallinn, Estonia), Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music (Chennai, India), CalArts (CA).Vardan has released 4 CDs with “Fresh Sound New Talent” label, plus independent releases of VOCE - Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble (2006 and 2013). Recent works include a publication of a book “Mirror Exercises”, and a release of Peter Erskine New Trio album “Joy Luck”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Curriculum Vitae Education1997-2000 Berklee College of Music - Boston, MAProfessional DiplomaMajor in Piano Performance1995-1997 Helsinki Jazz Conservatory - Helsinki, FinlandMajor in Piano Performance 1994-1995 Estonian Music Academy - Tallinn, EstoniaClasses in Contemporary Classical Composition1992-1994 Yerevan State Conservatory - Yerevan, ArmeniaMajor in Classical Composition 1990-1992 Romanos Melikyan College of Music - Yerevan, ArmeniaMajor in Music Theory1982-1989 Junior Music School - Yerevan, ArmeniaPerformance DiplomaMajor in Piano Performance and Music Theory Teaching CalArts (substitute teaching); Los Angeles, CA (2010 – present)Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music; Chennai, India (fall of 2010)The Musical Suite; Newburyport, MA (2000 – 2009)Maine Jazz Camp; Farmington, ME (2000-2008)Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival; Fairbanks, AK (2004-2008)Susquehanna University; Selinsgrove, PA (2006-07, 2007-08 academic years)Bucknell University; Lewisburg, PA (2007-08 academic year)Wheeler Jazz Camp; Providence, RI (2006, 2007)Towson State University; Towson, MD (2004-05, 2005-06 academic years) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Reviews and Articles Downbeat MagazineReview of Akunc and Sketch Book, by Greg Buium; February 2005The Boston GlobePreview article of solo performance at Zeitgeist Gallery (Cambridge, MA), by Bill Beuttler; February 2005 jazzpreview.comReview of Akunc, by Roman St. James; January 2005The Boston GlobeArticle Beauty of Sketch Book Draws Attention to Local Pianist Ovsepian, by Bill Beuttler; March 2004 Keyboard MagazineArticle Mr. Goodchord Goes Keyboard, Part 2, by Mitch Haupers; January 2004Cadence BuildingReview of Sketch Book; July 2003 Portland Press HeraldReview of November 30, 2002 concert at the Center for Cultural Exchange (Portland ME),by Steve Feeney; December 2002 Awards and RecognitionFull Berklee International Tour and Entering Student Scholarships 1997-2000Liberace Award (merit scholarship), 1999Edman Jazz Piano Competition in Hartford, CT (April 1998) First Prize (co-winner)Armenian General Benevolent Union Grant, 1997-2000 Recordings/Publications- Voce (Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble) – 2013- Now - 2012- Chromaticity – 2012- Nocturnal Prophecy – 2011- Peter Erskine New Trio – 2011- “Mirror Exercises” – 2011, published by V. Ovsepian- Voce (Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble) – 2006 Recordings on the Fresh Sound, New Talent label [barcelona, Spain] include:- Aragast (Vardan Ovsepian Quartet) - 2006- Akunc (Vardan Ovsepian Quintet) - 2004- Sketch Book (Vardan Ovsepian Quintet) - 2002- Abandoned Wheel (solo piano) – 2001 Languages Fluent in Armenian, English, and Russian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 http://www.vardanovsepian.com/cds.html DREAMING PARISTHEME AND VARIATIONSVardan Ovsepian piano/compositionsDaphne Chen violinTylana Renga violinLauren Baba violaMiguel Atwood-Ferguson violaArtyom Manukyan celloRyan McGillicuddy bassGavin Salmon percussionZach Harmon percussion2013 NOWJoon Lee - voiceVardan Ovsepian - piano2012 CHROMATICITYVardan OvsepianpianoMiguel Atwood-Ferguson violaArtyom Manukyancello2012 NOCTURNAL PROPHECYJohn O'Gallagher - alto saxVardan Ovsepian - piano2011 PETER ERSKINE NEW TRIO"JOY LUCK"Peter Erskine - drumsVardan Ovsepian - pianoDamian Erskine - bass2010 VOCEVardan Ovsepian - piano, Maeve Gilchrist - celtic harp,Yulia Musayelyan - flute, Martin Haroutunian - duduk/shvi,Megumi Sasaki - violin, Andrew Eng - violin, Fabrizio Mazzetta - cello,Joshua Davis - bass,Take Toriyama - percussion2006 ARAGASTVardan Ovsepian - pianoTim Miller - guitarJoshua Davis - bassMark Ferber - drums2006 AKUNCVardan Ovsepian - piano, Monica Yngvesson - voice, Agnieszka Dziubak - cello,Joshua Davis - bass,Take Toriyama - drums2004 SKETCH BOOKVardan Ovsepian - piano, Monica Yngvesson - voice, Mick Goodrick - guitar,Joshua Davis - bass,Take Toriyama - drums2002 ABANDONED WHEELVardan Ovsepian - solo piano2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 - Jazz pianist Vardan Ovsepian will make a rare solo appearance in San Francisco on March 8, performing from his acclaimed catalog of works, as well as some world premieres, according to the Armenian Calendar.The Yerevan, Armenia born, Berklee College of Music educated, L.A. based "third stream" pianist has been garnering praise for the better part of a decade from the likes of Brad Mehldau, Mick Goodrick, and Peter Erskine.This concert will take place at the Center for New Music in San Francisco, CA and will be the inaugural concert in the Pomegranate Music Bay Area Performances Series, curated by Raffi Meneshian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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