Alma Maghakyan

Concert Pianist

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About

Mrs. Almast Maghakyan, a professional classical pianist, started playing piano at the age of five and after completing her classical piano studies at Tchaikovsky Central Music School in Yerevan Armenia, she continued her studies at Komitas State Conservatory, where she was awarded a Master's degree.

Both Tchaikovsky Central Music School and Komitas State Conservatory in Yerevan were operating directly under supervision of Moscow's Tchaikovsky Conservatory at that time.

Mrs. Almast Maghakyan has studied under strict rules and discipline of classical music with the help and guidance of great music teachers such as Inessa Chuguryan, Levon Mamikonyan(Chamber ensemble conductor of Komitas state conservatory), Anna Ambakumyan, Silvia Bunatian(Professor of piano at St. Petersburg conservatory),Gornostaeva Vera(Professor of piano at Moscow's Tchaikovsky Conservatory), David Chanjian(Conductor of Armenian National Philharmonic orchestra)

Since immigrated from Armenia to USA, Alma has had many successes in New York, Nevada, California, Connecticut, Texas and Arizona.

Sincerely,
Simon Avanessian
Berklee College Boston, Massachusetts (MA) USA

Music

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Chopin — Étude No. 14
Rachmaninov

I first played this piece in Tchaikovsky School of music, when I was 13 years old.

Recommendations

I was one of the examiners during her graduation. Her performance of musical work was full of delicate feelings, artistic skills, and high musical techniques. Her music is like a sip of pure water. I hope that a promising future is ahead of her.
Professor Vera Gornostaeva — Head of the Piano Division, Moscow's Tchaikovsky Conservatory
I have found her to be one of the finest pianists I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Her abilities both as a soloist, ensemble player, and accompanist are strong and consistent. Almast would be a wonderful addition to any group that would employ her. We have found she is always prompt, ready to work, and not afraid to tackle any task put before her.
Lisichenko Yuri — Piano Department, Moscow's Tchaikovsky Conservatory
Alma Maghakyan is a fantastic musician, and it is my privilege to work with her. The energy and skill at the keyboard that she brings to our worship services greatly enhances our congregational singing. I value her creativity and flexibility. From Bach fugues to Gospel grooves, it is a true joy to hear her play.
Rev. Paul Bailie
Almast was one of the best students I had in our piano division. Her work was fantastic, especially in her performance when she played George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. Her hand positions are amazing as well as her posture. Her technique is very nice and unique.
Professor Inessa Chugurian — Komitas State Conservatory
Recommendation letter from Laralee List, The Land of Virtuosity, San Antonio, Texas
Laralee List — The Land of Virtuosity, San Antonio, Texas
Recommendation letter from Harvey J. Johnson, Pastor, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas
Harvey J. Johnson — Pastor, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas

Repertoire

Classical Music

  • F.CHOPIN #5 ETUDE
  • F.CHOPIN #14 ETUDE
  • F.CHOPIN#25 ETUDE
  • F.CHOPIN -MAZURKA# 10,13,15,20,21
  • F.LISZT-HUNGARIAN RHAPSODIE# 5
  • F.LISZT-HUNGARIAN RHAPSODIE# 15 RAKOCZY MARCH IN A
  • F.LISZT-HUNGARIAN RHAPSODIE# 19 IN D
  • F.LISZT CONCERT ETUDES # 2 IN F MINOR
  • F.LISZT CONCERT ETUDES # 3 IN D FLAT
  • A.MOZART PIANO SONATAS ALMOST ALL
  • A.MOZART PIANO CONCERT# 24 IN C MINOR
  • SAINT SAENS PIANO CONCERTO # 2

American Standards

  • SMILE
  • MOON RIVER
  • SABOR A ME
  • THAT SUNDAY, THAT SUMMER
  • OVER THE RAINBOW
  • MY WAY
  • AGAIN
  • MISTY
  • I'M IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE
  • PANORAMA
  • COME BACK TO SORRENTO
  • JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
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