Alexander Alexandryan

Alexander Alexandryan was born in Shushi. He was a self-taught folk instruments player. In 1902 he was the tar player in Grigor Syuni’s folk instruments ensemble, later the director of folk ensembles. Alexander moved to Yerevan in 1921. From 1936 to 1937 he directed the “Arm Philharmonia” folk instruments ensemble, between 1938 to 1967 Armenian folk song and dance ensemble. He adapted numerous folk songs. For folk instruments ensemble he wrote two suites, a number of dance pieces and songs. Alexandryan awarded the title of People’s Artist of Armenia in 1961. He died in Yerevan.