About

Born on February 12, 1965 in Yerevan, Armenia, Gevorg Dabaghyan is revered as a virtuoso of the duduk, a quintessential Armenian woodwind instrument known for its hauntingly beautiful sound. His journey into music began in the classrooms of No. 94 Secondary School in Yerevan, followed by formative years at Romanos Melikyan Music College, where he honed his craS from 1980 to 1984. It was at the esteemed Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan that Gevorg flourished, graduating in 1989 under the mentorship of Ararat Petrosyan. His dedication to mastering the duduk led him to pursue postgraduate studies at the conservatory, completing them in 1992 under the guidance of distinguished dudukist Khachatur Avetisyan. Gevorg Dabaghyan’s musical career is adorned with accolades that underscore his exceptional talent and commitment to his art. In 1990, he clinched the coveted Grand Prix at the Dushanbe International Music Festival, acclaimed for his mastery of “Best Eastern National Instruments.” The following years saw him ascend further heights, winning the Grand Prize at the Sayat Nova National Competion in 1991-1992. His groundbreaking CD “Music of Armenia,” released in 1994, garnered international acclaim and earned him the esteemed “Indi” Special Award in 199ti. Recognizing his profound impact on Armenian culture and music, Gevorg Dabaghyan was honored as Meritorious Artist of Armenia in 2004 and later elevated to the esteemed title of People’s Artist of the Republic of Armenia in 2017. Throughout his illustrious career, Gevorg Dabaghyan has collaborated with renowned musicians and graced prestigious stages worldwide. His performances alongside icons such as Yo-Yo Ma, Gidon Kremer, Jan Garbarek, Yuri Bashmet, and Rabih Abou-Khalil have showcased the duduk’s rich cultural heritage in celebrated venues including Carnegie Hall, the Chicago Philharmonic, and the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. Beyond his achievements as a performer, Gevorg Dabaghyan is deeply commiaed to passing on his knowledge and passion for the duduk. Since 1991, he has served as an esteemed instructor at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, nurturing aspiring musicians and preserving Armenian musical traditions. In 2010, he established a special Duduk school in Gavar, Armenia, named in his honor, to ensure the continuity of Armenian musical heritage for future generations. In addition to his teaching commitments, Gevorg Dabaghyan has authored three seminal textbooks on the duduk, contributing significantly to scholarly discourse and understanding of this ancient instrument.