Music in Color Concert with Haig Hovsepian
We are thrilled to announce the launch of "Music in Color," a vibrant new Artist-in-Residence program at the Armenian Museum of America, designed to bring dynamic musical experiences to our galleries and community spaces. Led by acclaimed Armenian-American violinist Haig Hovsepian, this exciting initiative will feature a series of concerts enriched with educational elements, each crafted to deepen the connection between music, culture, and the Museum’s exhibitions. For this upcoming concert Haig invites pianist, Matias Cuevas to accompany. This program is generously supported by Nancy Kolligian.
Haig Hovsepian Armenian-American violinist Haig Hovsepian, praised as “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” (violinist Ilya Kaler), embarked on his musical journey at a young age. By four, he was playing the violin; by eight, the Sh’vi (Armenian fipple flute); and by eleven, the saxophone. His traditional classical training, Armenian heritage, and American jazz influences shape his versatile artistry. At 26, Hovsepian has performed across the U.S., Canada, Norway, Iceland, and Armenia, gracing stages such as Carnegie Hall, Koussevitzky Music Shed, Jordan Hall, and Symphony Hall. A Max Reger Ambassador prize winner, he earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music, studying under Ilya Kaler. His accolades include international competition victories like "Classival" (Canada), "Young Promise" (USA), and "Renaissance" (Armenia) and orchestral debuts with the Boston Pops among others. A dedicated educator, Hovsepian also teaches violin, viola, and saxophone. At the crossroads of cultures and genres, Hovsepian continues to champion a diverse musical landscape with passion and dedication.
Matias Nestor Cuevas is a Chilean-American pianist with a Master’s of Music in Piano Performance at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, under the guidance of Kevin Kenner. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with Dr. Daniel Shapiro, and previously trained at the “G. Verdi” Conservatory in Milan, Italy, with Vincenzo Balzani and Silvia Rumi. Matias began piano at age 7 and studied with Arkadi Serper at the Crowden School of Music in Berkeley, California. His approach to performance is deeply rooted in reviving the 19th-century salon recital tradition, focusing on emotional expression and meaningful connection with the audience. He is a laureate of numerous national and international competitions, including first prizes in the “PianoTalents” Competition (Milan), “Nuova Coppa Pianisti” (Osimo), and the Cleveland Institute’s Milhaud Competition, among many others. Matias has performed across Europe, the U.S., and beyond, at venues such as Teatro alla Scala, the Vatican Museums, PianoEchos Festival, and Teatro Colosseo, and has appeared as a soloist with the Italian Symphonic Orchestra, Bacau Philharmonic, and Pozzoli Chamber Orchestra.
