Pianist

In addition to awards and critical acclaim, Hamasyan has built a dedicated following worldwide, as well as praise from Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau and the late Chick Corea.

Hamasyan’s much-anticipated new conceptual album, The Bird of a Thousand Voices, set for release on Naïve/Believe in August, is inspired by an ancient Armenian tale in which a hero travels into unseen realms to find and bring back a mythical bird – whose thousand different songs will awaken people again and bring harmony to the world.

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Tigran Hamasyan

Cadogan Hall 

Tigran Hamasyan Trio

Alex Theatre

With Tigran Hamasyan(Opens in a new window), potent jazz improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. A piano virtuoso with groove power, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation. He’ll be accompanied by Evan Marien on bass and Arthur Hnatek on drums.

Berklee College of Music

In this clinic, Tigran Hamasyan will talk about his new project and answer questions from students. Also, the Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble will perform and receive feedback from visiting artists.

Middle Eastern Festival Clinic with Tigran Hamasyan

David Friend Recital Hall

The Grammy Award–winning Third Coast Percussion performs an entire concert of New York premieres by four singular composers. Featured among them is a work by tabla master and global icon Zakir Hussain, who performs alongside the group in a must-hear moment for percussion fans. The program also features new music by Jlin, a 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist for her previous collaboration with Third Coast Percussion (co-commissioned by Carnegie Hall); Armenian jazz pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan; and New York City’s own Jessie Montgomery, whose music is acclaimed as “turbulent, wildly colorful, and exploding with life” (The Washington Post).

Third Coast Percussion

Carnegie Hall

Founded nearly twenty years ago, the Grammy-winning percussion quartet, Third Coast Percussion, has forged a unique path with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. They are joined by Jessie Montgomery, herself a Grammy-winning composer, and an extraordinary violinist. Jessie has written a new composition for percussion quartet that will be premiered on this tour, and will join Third Coast for Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra.

Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery

Oberlin College

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and innovation as Stanford Live presents "Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery" on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM in the prestigious Bing Concert Hall. This dynamic collaboration brings together the Grammy Award-winning composer and performer Jessie Montgomery with the critically acclaimed Third Coast Percussion ensemble for a performance that promises to be both visionary and virtuosic.

Jessie Montgomery, currently serving as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer-in-Residence, has crafted a program that showcases her exceptional talents as both a creator and a performer. The evening will feature the premiere of her first-ever work for percussion quartet, a piece that draws an expansive universe of sounds from a compact percussion setup. This groundbreaking work will be paired with Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, a piece renowned for its vibrant inspiration from Javanese gamelan music.

The program will also include:
- Jessie Montgomery: New Work for percussion quartet
- Lou Harrison: Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, featuring Jessie Montgomery as violin soloist
- Tigran Hamasyan: New Work for percussion quartet
- Jlin/Philip Glass: Reimagining of Etude No. 6 for percussion quartet

This performance is co-commissioned by Stanford Live, with generous support from the Stanford Live Commissions and Programming Fund donors, underscoring Stanford Live's commitment to fostering innovative and engaging musical experiences.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, allowing guests to enjoy beverages, light bites, and snacks available for sale before the performance begins at 7:30 PM. Tickets start at $32, offering a range of options for attendees to experience this unique collaboration.

Don't miss this opportunity to witness the fusion of contemporary classical music with groundbreaking percussion performance. Secure your tickets now for "Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery" and be part of a musical journey that transcends the ordinary.

Tigran Hamasyan

Pianist

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 27, 2025

Third Coast Percussion · Carnegie Hall

Apr 30, 2025

Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery · Oberlin Conservatory of Music

May 7, 2025

Third Coast Percussion with Jessie Montgomery · Stanford Live

Past events

Nov 17, 2024

Tigran Hamasyan · Cadogan Hall

Mar 23, 2024

Tigran Hamasyan Trio · Alex Theatre

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