The young Cyprus born Armenian pianist, Tavit Tashjian is already beginning to carve a name for himself as a very bright new star on the musical horizon.  In a world of so many young soloist pianists, Tavit simply stands apart.  At just twenty two years of age, his playing is astonishingly mature and certainly belies his youthful years. He has been described as “having a very particular gift, possessing impressive technique and a colorful sound with a beautiful cantabile.”   Tavit is already receiving numerous accolades and his performances have been noted to be “brilliant” and “energetic and virtuosic”. 

Tavit began piano at the age of age of six in Los Angeles and gave his first public performances within a year. Four years later, his family moved to Arizona where he still resides today. Since that time, he has appeared in many solo recitals and as guest artist with orchestras. 

He began pursuing his education with a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance with the internationally renowned Toradze Piano Studio at Indiana University South Bend.  From there, he went on to continue his studies at Arizona State University.  His teachers have included Dr. Baruch Meir, Marcelo Cesena, Alexander Toradze, and Dr. Caio Pagano.

Tavit was awarded first prize at the Ann Walling Competition and has also participated in many master classes including those with Andre Watts, Christopher O’Riley, Karyl Louwenaar, Leonidas Lipovetzky, Leonard Mastrogiacomo and Nelita True, among others.

We are proud to represent this remarkable young talent and are currently offering him to symphony orchestras across North America for the 2009/10 season.