Born in Yerevan. In 1960 he graduated from the P. Tchaikovsky Music School in Yerevan. He studied under the renowned Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. From 1976 to 1990 he was the cellist of the Komitas Quartet of Yerevan. He performed in solo recitals and as a member of the quartet in many countries of the world. More than 60 works were written especially for him. In 1984 he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Armenia, and later became a laureate of the State Prize of the RA.
