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Seattle Weekly described his interpretation of Beethoven's Symphony Nr. 1 as "confident, convincing, lyrically phrased, excellent tempo, well-rehearsed and an exciting debut. Arakelyan took all four movements at a good clip. Probably most of the 20-somethings filling the place were new to Beethoven’s First. The group provided what must have been a gripping first impression."
"Led by Arakelyan, a highly-esteemed conductor across the Pacific Northwest, the all-volunteer group will perform three classical pieces composed by Alan Hovhaness, Brenno Blauth, and Leoš Janácek. Arakelyan has brought a new level of competence to the nonprofit, bringing an annual chamber music program and a higher degree of passion and pride. Under the instruction of Arakelyan, the group’s sound and tone is anything but amateur..."
- The Leader (Click here for full article).
"Maestro Arakelyan is following his rousing audition concert last April with a concert entitled A Night at the Ballet, Opera and Symphony." - Port Ludlow Voice
"...under Arakelyan's baton flawlessly performs pieces by Brahms, del Borgo and Corelli. The Senior Orchestra nails a complex program that includes works by Rossini and Mussorgsky." - Bainbridge Magazine
"Led by Arakelyan, a highly-esteemed conductor across the Pacific Northwest, the all-volunteer group will perform three classical pieces composed by Alan Hovhaness, Brenno Blauth, and Leoš Janácek. Arakelyan has brought a new level of competence to the nonprofit, bringing an annual chamber music program and a higher degree of passion and pride. Under the instruction of Arakelyan, the group’s sound and tone is anything but amateur..."
- The Leader (Click here for full article).
"Maestro Arakelyan is following his rousing audition concert last April with a concert entitled A Night at the Ballet, Opera and Symphony." - Port Ludlow Voice
"...under Arakelyan's baton flawlessly performs pieces by Brahms, del Borgo and Corelli. The Senior Orchestra nails a complex program that includes works by Rossini and Mussorgsky." - Bainbridge Magazine
"Rising Star" - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
"Arakelyan started conducting at the age of 22, and has worked with young musicians for his entire career. He has clearly found his calling."- Bainbridge Magazine
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Arakelyan is beginning his third season with the orchestra, which has grown significantly during the past few years" - Peninsula Daily News
"Showed impeccable breath control, flawless playing and musicality."- New Armenia Daily
"Arakelyan started conducting at the age of 22, and has worked with young musicians for his entire career. He has clearly found his calling."- Bainbridge Magazine
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Arakelyan is beginning his third season with the orchestra, which has grown significantly during the past few years" - Peninsula Daily News
"Showed impeccable breath control, flawless playing and musicality."- New Armenia Daily
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- New Music Works NW leader believes making music instills lifelong lessons - Lynnwood Today (click here)
- Articles from Lynnwood Times, Massis Post and Broadway World about Tigran's appointment as Executive Director of Music Works Northwest.
- Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra returns for first post-covid concert - The Leader
- A Symphony of Fun - BainbridgeIsland.com
- Port Townsend Symphony to perform live - Peninsula Daily
- Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Public - Peninsula Daily
- On with the Show - Peninsula Daily (front cover)
- Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to play holiday-themed concert from The Leader (click here)
- Front Page of the Peninsula Daily News
- Upcoming Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra show to feature Seattle Symphony tubaist - The Leader (click here)
- Youth orchestra rehearses at Suite de Farm - Bainbridge Island Review
- North American Premiere of Alama de Tango by Adriana Figueroa Manas. Click here for The Leader article.
- For Bainbridge youth orchestra students, rehearsals resume on a farm
- MUSIC FOR, AND BY, THE COMMUNITY, New conductor tells of ‘unusual’ beginnings - The Leader
- Port Townsend Symphony Orchestra to begin new season - Peninsula Daily News
- PT Community Orchestra becomes PT Symphony Orchestra - The Leader
- What’s new with the Juneau Symphony - Juneau Empire
- Tigran Arakelyan Recognized with Two Awards and a New Music Director Position - The Armenian Mirror Spectator
- Port Townsend radio station announces new program and host. - The Leader
- The brand-new Cadence Chamber Orchestra plans to perform concerts in pairs, one - Seattle Weekly
- KPTZ Radio Port Townsend Announces New Weekly Music Program & DJ Host - Broadway World
- “Exploring Music” radio show, hosted by Tigran Arakelyan, launched by KPTZ Radio... - The Jazz Mann
- Tigran Arakelyan to Host New Radio Show on KPTZ in Washington State. - The Armenian Mirror Spectator
- Tigran Arakelyan Reaches for Musical Heights - The Armenian Mirror Spectator
- Flute concert brings classical, Armenian and indigenous music to clan house - Juneau Empire
- Russian In: Juneau Symphony plans ‘Romantic’ weekend - Juneau Empire
- "Maestro Arakelyan is following his rousing audition concert last April..." - Port Ludlow Voice
- Tigran Arakelyan to Host New Radio Show on KPTZ in Washington State. - Massis Post
- A Symphony of Fun Spring 2016 issue, pg. 24. - Bainbridge Magazine
- Tigran Arakelyan is Recognized with Two Awards and a New Music Director Position - Massis Post
- Guest conductor leads Port Townsend Community Orchestra - Peninsula Daily News
- Bremerton Youth Symphony names new music director - Kitsap Sun
- Whidbey Island Community Orchestra hires new conductor - South Whidbey Record
- Whidbey orchestra draws musicians back to their instruments - South Whidbey Record
- Orchestra brings a piece of Italy to Whidbey - South Whidbey Record
- Orchestra unites community with music - South Whidbey Record
TV | Podcast | Radio
- Summer challenge: perform a symphony, Northwest Mahler Festival - K5 News Seattle (TV)
- PT91: “Let’s Talk Off The Podium,” with Tigran Arakelyan Link Here - Podium Time (podcast)
- My second appearance on the Public Radio of Armenia. - Public Radio of Armenia (radio show)
- Andante with conductor Tigran Arakelyan. Interview in Armenian - Public Radio of Armenia (radio show)
- The Orchestra Podcast, #6 with Dr. Tigran Arakelyan (video podcast)
- Inspired Artist podcast with Sirgun Kaur - (audio podcast)
- University of Washington, short film about the non-major orchestra (video)
- Meet the Artist - Tigran Arakelyan, conductor - The Cross-eyed Pianist
- How Life Imitates Conducting an Orchestra... - Thriving Life Club (audio podcast)