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About Alexander

Armenian-born cellist Alexander Chaushian is acclaimed worldwide for his refined artistry and powerful performances. He has appeared as a soloist with leading orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, Philharmonia, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Armenian Philharmonic, and Boston Pops, and has performed at major venues such as London’s Southbank Centre, Carnegie Hall, and Suntory Hall.

A former student of the Menuhin School, Guildhall, and Hochschule Berlin, Alexander is a laureate of top international competitions, including the Tchaikovsky in Moscow and ARD in Munich. As a former NY Young Concert Artists alumnus, he toured extensively across the US.

Alexander collaborates with established artists like Emmanuel Pahud, François-Frédéric Guy, and Julia Fischer. His acclaimed recordings for BIS include collaborations with Yevgeny Sudbin, and his 2023 concerto with the Armenian Philharmonic was named ‘Album of the Week’ by The Independent.

Alexander is the Artistic Director of the Yerevan Music Festival and the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival in Cyprus.

Alexander is based in London

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For availability and general enquiries:

Ignatius Sokal

Ignatius Sokal

Artist Manager

For contracts, logistics and press:

Chiara Fahy-Spada

Chiara Fahy-Spada

Assistant Artist Manager

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Worldwide general management with Askonas Holt

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  • Franz Schubert Philharmonia, Palau de la Música

    Barcelona
    Feb 2025

    • Cellist Alexander Chaushian gave the hall a serene performance, shining in his solo parts with a sober timbre, offering strong attacks and a good execution of the dynamics.

  • Armenian Cello Concertos

    Apr 2023

    • Babajanian’s Concerto does in several ways sound a dark mysteriousness which might be thought Armenian. But its beauty lies in its finely wrought effects, brought into high relief by the refinement of Chaushian’s playing.

  • Armenian Cello Concertos

    Apr 2023

    • It is nevertheless captivating because of its compositional qualitative texture, which cellist Alexander Chaushian is able to portray magnificently, especially in the demanding final movement. Chaushian, who is also Armenian, has taken on the meritorious task of carrying the music of his homeland all over the world.

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