An Evening of Violin & Piano: Samvel Yervinyan in Concert

Samvel Yervinyan has performed in solo recitals and with orchestras around the world, featuring such renowned musicians as Luciano Pavarotti and Al Jerome. The American Federation of Musicians acknowledges Mr. Yervinyan as a "violinist of extraordinary ability, as demonstrated by sustained international acclaim."

Samvel Yervinyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia. He began studying violin at the age of 9 at the Spenderian Music School under the tutoring of Armen Minasian. Mr. Yervinyan made his debut with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra at age 14, performing Henry Vietan's Violin Concerto No. 2. He then continued his studies at Tchaikovsky's Music Conservatory, under the guidance and tutoring of Maestro Edward Dayan and earned his PhD from Yerevan State Conservatory in 1993.

During this time, Mr. Yervinyan served as the concertmaster of the Yerevan Chamber Orchestra and made numerous appearances on Armenian television and radio. Mr. Yervinyan is especially known for performing over sixty concerts on tour with Yanni's Orchestra from 2003 onwards.

“[His] music is alive and unique, adventurous and beautiful.”
- Chick Corea

Armen Martirosyan is an accomplished composer and songwriter with vast experience in writing instrumental music in a wide range of genres: academic, jazz, fusion, ethnic, rock and pop, as well as creating award-winning songs for a variety of performers around the world.

Martirosyan is a renowned band-leader with over 30 years experience of conducting performances and recordings of jazz ensembles with international touring experience. He also has over 40 years of expertise in scoring for films and TV, specializing in arrangement, orchestration and musical adaptation.

Martirosyan is a classically trained pianist, music teacher, and piano instructor. An expert in jazz and blues, he has over 40 years experience in playing piano for live and studio performances. He is also skilled in both conventional studio recording and computer-based music production.

Natella Devitskaya is a five-time U.S. National DanceSport Champion, World Champion and internationally recognized Latin dancer, choreographer, and artistic director. With nearly three decades of dance experience, she has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Oscars after-party, So You Think You Can Dance, and events for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Natella has also worked as a choreographer for major TV shows and high-profile showcases, bringing her creative vision to large audiences. She began her journey at a young age and opened her own dance studio by 14, training numerous students who went on to become champions. Her unique style, artistic excellence, and unwavering passion continue to inspire dancers and captivate audiences worldwide.

Eduard Sargsyan, born on November 7, 1988, in Yerevan, Armenia, began dancing at age 7 and graduated from the Yerevan State Choreographic College. He served as a solo performer with the Armenian special military dance ensemble “Sardarabad” before becoming a principal ballet dancer with the Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre for 10 years and later with the Israel Ballet Company for 3 years. In 2014, he moved to the U.S. and joined Fred Astaire Dance Studios, where he trained in American Rhythm and Smooth ballroom styles, becoming a certified instructor. Since 2017, he has won multiple competitions in the Professional Ballroom Theatre Arts and Cabaret divisions and is a certified teacher in ballet, contemporary, ballroom, and character dance. He became CEO of LA Imperial Dance Studios in 2017 and of Level 7 Productions LLC in 2023, while continuing to collaborate with various U.S. dance companies and artists. Since 2015, he has been a principal dancer and lead teacher with Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre and currently works as a ballroom instructor and choreographer at The Monarch Ballroom, also performing as a freelance artist with both local and international ballet companies. With over 100 productions to his credit, Eduard has worked with legendary choreographers including Maya Plisetskaya, Vladimir Vasilev, Yury Grigorovich, Ido Tadmor, and Dwight Roden. In 2021, he received the Excellence in Dance Arts Award from the City of Torrance and LA County, and remains passionate about inspiring the next generation through his art.