
The Composition Studio held an open masterclass this spring, with students presenting works-in-progress for feedback.

Arpine Kalinina is a dedicated classical composer whose work explores expressive melodies and innovative harmonies. With a focus on both traditional and contemporary styles, she has created a diverse repertoire that resonates with a broad audience. Her compositions span solo works, chamber pieces, and orchestral music, showcasing her versatility and deep understanding of musical storytelling. Her music is distinguished by profound expressivity, dramatic intensity, sensitivity, and a richly nuanced harmonic language, all deeply attuned to the boundless depths of the inner landscape of the human soul and feelings, and conveyed with natural, effortless beauty. She regards the human voice as one of the most powerful means of expression, and while her creative work spans many genres, vocal music—inspired by poetry and literature—holds a special place within it.

The Composition Studio held an open masterclass this spring, with students presenting works-in-progress for feedback.

At the initiative of the Composers’ Union of Armenia, the 5th Armenian Contemporary Music Festival opens on October 31, dedicated this year to the 150th anniversary of Komitas.

On October 6, at the radiant Martiros Saryan House-Museum, a concert titled “Colors of Nature” was presented by the students of the Composition Studio.

Premiered with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. A dramatic setting exploring longing and restlessness through interweaving vocal and string lines.
A setting of a traditional Armenian love song, arranged for voice and piano.
An arrangement of Komitas’s folk song setting, prepared for recital performance.
Since 2019, young composers have joined Arpine Kalinina’s studio to write their first pieces — for piano, voice, and each other.
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