Hayk Manukyan

Born in Armenia (1960)

I am a professional violinist and educator with an extensive international career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and conservatory professor.

I began my concert career at the age of 11, performing as a soloist and as a member of the Fortepiano Trio in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, various Soviet republics, and across Europe. I have appeared frequently on radio and television and have been invited as a soloist with the National Orchestras of Armenia.

My concert activity includes numerous international tours and performances as a soloist and chamber musician (trios and quartets) in Armenia, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Minsk (Belarus), Riga (Latvia), Chișinău (Moldova), Milan, Turin, Vercelli, Stuttgart, Dublin, Munich, Dresden, Cologne, and other European cities.

I served as Concertmaster of the “Virtuosos of Armenia” Chamber Orchestra and was a member of the National Trio “David Jandgyan.”

Education & Degrees

• Higher Degree in Violin Performance (homologated in Spain)

• Postgraduate Degree (D.E.A.) in Chamber Music / Doctoral Studies

Awards

• First Prize – National Competition of the Republic of Armenia (Yerevan)

• Second Prize – National Competition of the Republic of Armenia (Yerevan)

• Second Prize – International Competition for Young Musicians of the Caucasus (Yerevan)

Teaching Experience

• Professor at the Komitas State Conservatory, Yerevan (1984–2004)

• Violin professor at Sayat-Nova Music School and Romanos Melikyan Conservatory, Yerevan

• Violin professor at Mayéusis Conservatory, Vigo (Spain)

In 2006, I received the Diploma of Pedagogical Merit at the International Violin Competition “Vioara – Remember Enescu.”

Professional Activity in Spain

• Violinist with the Galicia Symphony Orchestra (1993–2002)

• First Violin of the Granados String Quartet, Provincial Council of A Coruña (1995–2001)

• Since then, I have combined teaching with active concert performance in various chamber ensembles

• Doctoral research conducted at Complutense University of Madrid (UCM)

My teaching style is structured, supportive, and student-centered, combining the traditions of the Russian violin schools with modern pedagogical approaches.

I adapt each lesson to the student’s age, technical level, and personal goals, whether they are beginners, intermediate students, or advanced performers. I emphasize solid technical foundations, musical expression, disciplined practice habits, and confidence in performance.

I create a respectful and motivating learning environment, helping students develop not only technical skills but also musical understanding, stylistic awareness, and artistic independence.