An Evening with Tigran Hamasyan

An Evening with Tigran Hamasyan

Internationally-renowned composer brings his mix of jazz, rock and traditional Armenian folk music brings his unique talents.

By The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Date and time

Tuesday, May 20 · 7 - 9pm PDT

Location

Schoenberg Hall

445 Charles E Young Drive East Los Angeles, CA 90095

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

This event celebrates the establishment of the Promise Chair in Armenian Music, Arts, and Culture at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music —a historic milestone that deepens the university’s commitment to the study and performance of Armenian music. Made possible by visionary philanthropy, the chair supports innovative scholarship, teaching, and artistic expression rooted in Armenian cultural heritage.

The evening features a performance by internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan, known for his compelling fusion of jazz, rock, and traditional Armenian folk music. His artistry embodies the spirit of the Promise Chair—honoring tradition while pushing creative boundaries.

This special concert brings together music, culture, and community in celebration of a bold and lasting investment in Armenian music at The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

For more information, visit the UCLA event page.

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The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music aspires to educate the whole student through productive collaborations between performance and scholarship, a cross-cultural, global understanding of the art of music, and preparatory training for a broad range of careers in music after graduation.

Email: communications@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu

Website: https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/organizer/the-ucla-herb-alpert-school-of-music/

Phone: 3102064911