Bill Holst 
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
Book Launch Event for Alan HovhanessUnveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century Written by Hinako Fujihara HovhanessIntroduced by Harout ArakelianPresented by William Holst Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025Time: 6:00-8:00 PMLocation: Glendale Central Library – Auditorium222 E. Harvard St. Glendale, CA 91205Admission: Free For Additional details select the following link:Book Launch Event for Alan Hovhaness – … Read more
Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling the Life of a Musical Genius Book Launch (Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century by Hinako Fujihara Hovhaness) Concert: Sylvie Zakarian (marimba), Daniela Tošić (vocal), Karine Bagdasarian (piano) Sunday, October 19 at 4:00 pm441 Mystic Street, Arlington, MA 02474 Organized by Armenian Cultural Foundation (ACF) and co-sponsored by Amaras … Read more
Purchase Hovhaness CDs from Crystal Records Alan and Hinako Hovhaness were very close friends with Crystal Records owner Peter Christ. Crystal Records has advertised Hovhaness recordings throughout the years and has Hovhaness CD sets available at crystalrecords.com/Hovhaness.html Free Shipping to U.S. addresses on all orders and a Free CD with the purchase of 3 CDs. … Read more