Composer, pianist and conductor Konstantin Petrossian (Armenian: Կոնստանտին Պետրոսյան) graduated from the R. Melikian Music College and Komitas State Conservatory

Yerevan State Musical Conservatory

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 of Yerevan, Armenia. Petrossian lectured on and taught harmony, theory, and chorale arrangement at R. Melikian Music College. Many years he was also Conductor of the Armenian TV/Radio Orchestra, and Director of the Armenian Music Center. K. Petrossian’s works include symphonic, chorales, chamber music, music for movies and theaters. He has given numerous performances in many countries.
K.Petrossian is a member of the following organizations: Union Composers of Armenia, ASCAP, Armenian Musical Assembly.

K.Petrossian serves as Cultural and Music Director of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church in Providence, and hi also been the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island, and Armenian Chorale of Greater Worcester (MA). He also serves as the President and Artistic Director of the Armenian Music Festival of Rhode Island

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Selected works

• • • • Symphonic Poem (1971)
      • "Rechitative" for Symphony orchestra (1972)
      • Concerto for Chamber Orchestra (1973)
      • Concerto for Voice and Big band (1986)
      • “Sovetski Kompozitor” publ., Moscow, 1988, "Melodia" (Moscow) recording 1986,"eDoc" publ., (USA) CD 2008
      • “Hayrenee Ghoghanjner”Chimes of the Homeland), cycle for women’s choir a capella (2003)
      • "Naregatsi Art Institute" CD, Yerevan 2007

Vocal Cycles

• • • • “Bnoutyan lezuov”, lyric by G. Bandourian for bariton with piano (1974)
      • “Karotee kanch”, lyric by S. Kapoutikian for soprano with piano (1977) "Sovetakan grogh" publ., Yerevan, 1981
      • “Tagher”, lyric by P. Dourian for bariton, piano, cello and percussion (1984)
      • “Menakhosutyun”, lyric by R. Davoian for soprano with piano (2003)
      • "Naregatsi Art Institute" CD, Yerevan 2007
      • Trio for flute, bassoon and piano (1964)
      • String Quartet (1967)
      • Quintets for Winds No. 1(1971)
      • "Melodia" (Moscow) recording 1994
      • Quintet for Winds No. 2 (1986)
      • “Dialogs” for violin and cello (1987)
      • "Melodia" (Moscow) recording 1987
      • Four Miniatures for String Quartet (1991)
      • Sonata for violin and piano (1965)
      • Sonata for alto solo (1975)
      • “Sovetski Kompozitor” publ., Moscow, 1976
      • Sonata for flute and piano (2004)
      • Sonata for trumpet and piano (1985)
      • Sonata for bassoon and piano (1986)
      • Sonata for oboe and piano (2006)
      • Sonata for trombone and piano (1984)
      • Sonata for clarinet and piano (1988)
      • Suite for Piano (1979)
      • "Sovetakan grogh" publ., Yerevan, 1980,
      • "Naregatsi Art Institute" CD, Yerevan 2007
      • Suite for Flute and Clarinet (2002)
      • "Hayastan", lyric by N.Mikaelian for tenor, chorus and piano (1984)
      • “Komitas” publ., Yerevan, 2005, "Naregatsi Art Institute" CD, Yerevan 2007
      • "Diramayr" lyric by N.Vanagan for soprano, chorus and piano (1992)
      • “Komitas” publ., Yerevan, 2005, "Naregatsi Art Institute" CD, Yerevan 2007
      • Pieces for orchestra, instruments, songs for chorale, soloists (1970–2008).