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On the Sunday afternoon of February 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM, the Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Orlando Cela, performed their Mid-Winter Concert. The event was performed at the beautiful new Arlington High School auditorium. The program included four Armenian composers and their works: Geghuni Chitchyan– Ballet Suite (World Premiere) Eduard Baghdasaryan– Rhapsody … Read more
On February 11, 2026, Marvin Rosen aired his Classical Discoveries program 7:00-10:00 AM on WPRB 103.3 FM Princeton, New Jersey. The program featured classical music by Alan Hovhaness and special guests William (Alan’s stepson) and Coleen Holst. The three hour program included the following works by Alan Hovhaness:– Love Song Vanishing Into Sounds of Crickets, … Read more
The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony No. 1, “Exile”. The Arlington Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Music Director Orlando Cela, will present a concert entitled “Armenia”, on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The concert will be held at the Arlington High School Auditorium, 869 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA. The entire program … Read more
On January 16, 2026, the Mister Radio podcast featured the book Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century (by Hinako Hovhaness). Host Marshall Katzman interviewed Bill Holst about the origin and reason for the book, and Alan Hovhaness’s philosophy behind his life and music. Marshall does a wonderful job of … Read more
Michigan-based composer Peter Cohn is currently working on an arrangement of Alan Hovhaness’s Symphony no. 63 “Loon Lake”, which will become available for programming and performances within the next couple of concert seasons. The transcription project seeks to expand Hovhaness’s wind band repertoire and to expand opportunities for his music to be performed and heard in … Read more
Dr. Jack Johnston’s Recollection of Haroutioun Hovanes Chakmakjian Dr. Jack Johnston grew up in the same Arlington Massachusetts neighborhood as Alan Hovhaness. Jack has many fond memories of that neighborhood and especially the “Professor” Haroutioun Hovanes Chakmakjian (Alan’s father), who took Jack under his wing. Jack also has historical knowledge of the Revolutionary War and … Read more
Reading from Hovhaness book and creating an Armenian Holiday dish Jingle Book authors share their holiday customs and recipes, and share a little about their books. Bill Holst reads Hinako Hovhaness’s purpose behind authoring Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century. Bill also reads what Artificial Intelligence says about Alan … Read more
Blossoms of Genius: How One Street Sparked a Global Symphony On October 21, 2025 Arlington dedicated Blossom Street to the world renowned classic composer Alan Hovhaness. The street sign’s unveiling is a reminder of the town’s great history and the individuals who made it great. In 1915 the Hovhaness family settled in Arlington on Blossom … Read more
Sunday, October 19, 2025Armenian Cultural Foundation, Arlington, Massachusetts On October 19, 2025 the Alan Hovhaness book Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century was launched at the Armenian Cultural Foundation in Arlington Massachusetts. In addition, as part of the book launch, a display of Hovhaness versatile music was performed. Mezzo-Soprano accompanied by Marimba and … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE, WA — On October 28, 2025, Peanut Butter Publishing releases “Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century,” a memoir offering an intimate portrait of the late composer Alan Hovhaness (1911–2000). The book captures the genius, contradictions, and humanity of a man whose music defied convention and continues … Read more