About
The Violinist
Vardan Poghosyan was born in 1989 in Yerevan, Armenia, into a family of musicians and began playing the violin at the age of seven. After graduating from the Music Gymnasium, he studied at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, where he completed his Master’s degree with distinction in 2015 under the renowned Professor Artashes Mkrtchyan. He received qualifications as a solo violinist, violin teacher, and orchestral musician. Since then, he has developed into a versatile violinist with a broad and diverse repertoire. He has been a prizewinner in several national competitions and a scholarship recipient of the Vladimir Spivakov Foundation.
As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, he has given concerts in numerous European countries as well as in China. His engagements have included performances with the Mannheim Philharmonic Orchestra, the Classical Philharmonic Bonn, the New Philharmonic Hamburg, Sinfonia Leipzig, and the La Chapelle Sauvage Orchestra. He has appeared in prestigious concert venues such as the Berlin Philharmonie, the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, the Alte Oper Frankfurt, the Luxembourg Philharmonie, and the Laeiszhalle Hamburg.
As first violinist of the Dialog String Quartet, as well as a member of the Voice Passion Band and the La Strada Trio, Vardan Poghosyan explores a wide range of musical styles, including classical music, crossover, film music, and traditional music.
The Educator
Many talented young musicians possess extraordinary potential, but only a few are fortunate enough to encounter teachers who can truly inspire them, guide their development, and open the doors to the rich and rewarding world of music. I consider myself privileged to have studied with exceptional mentors in violin performance and other musical disciplines, whose knowledge and dedication profoundly shaped my artistic journey.
Inspired by their example, I have devoted myself to music education since the age of 26, with a strong desire to pass on the invaluable experience and wisdom I received from my teachers. For me, teaching is not only about developing technical and musical skills; it is also about nurturing confidence, discipline, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. I believe that every teacher carries a great responsibility, as their guidance can influence students not only as musicians but also as individuals.
For the past nine years, I have been actively engaged in music education, first at the Armen Tigranyan State Music School in Armenia and currently as a violin teacher at the Musikschule Friedrichsdorf near Frankfurt, the Städtische Musikschule Bensheim, and the Volkshochschule Musikschule Hochheim am Main in Germany. My students have received numerous awards at competitions and regularly perform in public concerts, reflecting their dedication and artistic growth.
I teach violin in Armenian, Russian, English, and German.
