Bill Holst 
This month’s Hovhaness quiz will cover Alessandra Pompili and her Voices Across Time: Armenian Piano Music performance 1. Who is the curator of the Armenian Cultural Foundation who organized Alessandra Pompili’s recital and CD launch, Voices Across Time: Armenian Piano Music? A. Robert MirakB. John A. JohnstonC. Martin BerkofskyD. Ara Ghazarians 2. Alessandra Pompili was … Read more
On September 16, 2026, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian joined Armenia’s Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, and other Armenian Christian leaders for a significant meeting with President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. Organized through the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in cooperation with … Read more
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM, pianist Alessandra Pompili will appear at the Armenian Cultural Foundation in Arlington, Massachusetts, for Voices Across Time: Armenian Piano Music—a special recital and CD launch honoring the late Dr. Robert Mirak. The program offers a remarkable journey through Armenian and Armenian-diaspora music, featuring works by Stéphan Elmas, … Read more
With Armenian American Songs & Stories just days away, the musicians preparing to perform Hovhaness’s music received a wonderful introduction to Phoenix-area classical listeners through KBACH Classical 89.5 FM (KBAQ). KBACH host Greg Kostraba welcomed violinist Levon Zarasian, pianist Lawrence “Larry” Loeber, and Hovhaness’s stepson and Hovhaness-Fujihara Music Company president William Holst for a special … Read more
How Well Do You Know Alan Hovhaness? Questions 1-3 The Composer & His WorldWe’ll start with a few things every Hovhaness admirer should know… 1. Alan Hovhaness was born in 1911 under what family name? A. Chakmakjian B. Saroyan C. Komitas D. Derderian 2. Which famous American composer sharply criticized Hovhaness’s music during his time … Read more
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the Armenian Cultural Foundation in Arlington, Massachusetts, will present pianist Alessandra Pompili in Voices Across Time: Armenian Piano Music, a special piano recital and CD launch honoring the late Dr. Robert Mirak. The program brings together music by Stéphan Elmas, Koharik Gazarossian, George Gurdjieff, Dianne Gooklasian Rahbee, … Read more
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 7:00 PM, St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church of Arizona will present “Armenian American Songs & Stories,” a special evening celebrating the church’s 17-year history while honoring the life and music of Alan Hovhaness. Held at Melikian Hall in Scottsdale under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, the black-tie … Read more
The Hovhaness-Fujihara Music Company joins the Seattle arts community and countless admirers in remembering the life of Jean Walkinshaw, an extraordinary documentary filmmaker whose work enriched the cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. Jean passed away on April 13, 2026, at the age of 99, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of storytelling, journalism, and public … Read more
Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra presents “CCO & The Harp”Featuring harpist Tasha Smith GodinezConducted by Diego GuerraSunday, October 18 at 4:00 PMIncarnation Lutheran Church, Poway, California Among the thousands of works written throughout the 20th century, some compositions seem to invite us into a different world—one of reflection, beauty, and quiet discovery. Alan Hovhaness’s Concerto for Harp … Read more
After several decades based in Seattle, Washington, the Hovhaness-Fujihara Music Company (HFMC) has made the decision to relocate to Glendale, Arizona. This move marks a significant transition for the company, which has long operated in the Pacific Northwest environment that Alan Hovhaness deeply loved and drew inspiration from. Hovhaness was profoundly influenced by the natural … Read more