Composer ֍ Oud Player
Tigrane Kazazian, born at the foot of The Giza Pyramids in Egypt, is a French, Armenian, and Egyptian Composer & Oud Player. He has journeyed through several traditions of the world, from Egypt to France, Canada and Armenia. He currently lives in Yerevan, Armenia and regularly performs internationally.
Full Biography“Recorded live in Yerevan, Tigrane Kazazian’s new album combines hypnotic softness and highly addictive tonicity, soft light and full sun.”
Patrick Labesse, Le Monde
“Composer and performer, Tigrane Kazazian is an enchanting musician. His long fingers soar over the oud with the apparent lightness of inspiration and passion.”
Nadia Benjelloun, Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
“Tigrane Kazazian uses his oud like a singer who is an expert in acrobatic vocalizations. He transports the listener into a joyful and spiritual trance.”
Lionel Eskenazi, France Musique / Jazz Magazine
Formed in 2022, the Quartet held its first concerts during the Francophonie days in Armenia. Lucy Khanyan, Arsen Petrosyan, Thomas Ostrowiecki, Louis Thomas, Manana Avetisyan, Anna Hovhannisyan, and Orestis Moustidis are the musicians Tigrane works with in the Quartet and Trio. Tigrane also collaborates with Swiss composer Albin Brun, French singer BlauBird, and violinist Olivier Slabiak of Les Yeux Noirs.
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An intimate dialogue between two ouds, a father and his son. A tribute to the universal language of music, fueled by the passionate mastery of both Georges and Tigrane Kazazian.
Learn More“Out of oblivion, a single string stretches to eternity. Its lonely sound swells as the soul travels beyond name, nation, and country. Tigrane Kazazian’s music is his heritage and gift to the world.”
Vicky Melkonian, Hetq
