Eduard Abrahamyan was born in Tbilisi. In 1950 Abrahamyan graduated from Tbilisi State Conservatory. From 1951 to 1953, he refined his mastery of composition in Moscow. From 1961 Abrahamyan taught at Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory, and held the position of professor from 1982. For piano and symphonic orchestra he wrote compositions, musical comedies, amongst other prolific work. In 1966 he was awarded the title of Honored Art Worker of Armenia. Abrahamyan died in Yerevan.