Education:

• 1986–1995 Spendiarov Special Musical School- Violin,Viola.
• 1986–1993: attended the violin classes of Prof. Eduard Markaryan (violin)
• 1993–1995: attended the viola classes of Prof. Sergey Kachaturyan (viola)
• 1995–2000: Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory(MA).
• Attended the viola classes of Prof. Sergey Kachaturyan.
• Studied at the conservatory with honours and received scholarships during 5 years.
• 2000-2002 Yerevan Komitas State Post-Graduate(PhD). Attended the viola classes Prof. Ruben Altunyan.
• Studied in Post-Graduate with honours and reveived scholarships during 2 years.
• During the years of study at the Conservatory and Post-Graduate, and also after graduating, Abrahamyan has appeared in numerous concerts, and has also performed as a recitalist (soloist) in Armenia, Germany, England, Spain and France.

Masterclasses:

• 2002 Maria Egelhof, Lübeck-Germany (Chamber Music)
• 2003 Barbara Westphal, Oberstdorf-Germany (Viola)
• 2006 Yuri Bashmet(Russia), England, Isle Of Man
• 2006 Hariolf Schlichtig (Germany) (Viola)
• 2006 Vladimir Bukac (Czech Republic) (Viola)

Awards/Festivals/Competitions:

• 2003 Diploma for the composing of “Ballade for viola and piano” in the Festival “Mondial l Image Sous-Marine”, Antibes, France.
• 2005 3rd Prize in “Union Des Femmes Artistes Musiciennes UFAM” International Viola Competition, Paris, France.
• 2006 participated in the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, Isle Of Man, England.

Recommendations of the famous musicians about her viola performance

…miss Armine Abrahamyan has full singing tone,perfect phrasing, and a fine command of the Viola…

Kim Kashkashian (Violist)

Prof. of New England Conservatory, Boston, USA

…miss Armine Abrahamyan is a very talented and professionally skilled musician… I consider Armine as an extremely gifted violist with a rare combination of being musical as well as technically secure.

Dr. Jerzy Kosmala

Professor of Viola at the Louisiana State University

Visiting Professor of Viola at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

…Armine Abrahamyan is an talented Viola player with a good educational backround. Her playing demonstrates perfect musical skills and the beautiful sound.

Constantine Orbelyan

Music Director and Conductor of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra