Variations On Rococo Theme

Geronti Talalyan was born in Leninakan (Gyumri). He studied at P. Tchaikovsky Music School in Yerevan. In 1951 he finished Moscow P. Tchaikovsky Conservatory. At the same year he became soloist at Armphilharmonic, since 1956 concertmaster of the cellists ensemble at A. Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theatre. From 1951 to 2000 Geronti Talalyan taught at Komitas State Conservatory (since 1977 Professor). He directed cellists ensemble founded by himself from 1951, R. Melikian Music School symphony orchestra and the chamber orchestra of the Conservatory between 1982 to 1986. Talalyan received the title People’s Artist of Armenia in 1987. He died in Yerevan.