Areas of Expertise
Organizing music festivals, concerts, & operas
We work together with individual artists, established art organizations within Armenia and internationally to present a variety of music and music-related events both in Armenia and abroad.
Research and rediscovery of forgotten historical works and artists
One of our main objectives at YMA is our devotion to research, rediscovery, publication, and presentation of valuable musical and related works of the past which have undeservedly been swept away by the tide of times. Currently there are many living composers creating the finest musical works with no possibilities to present their works either in published or recorded forms. YMA offers them such possibilities.
Artist Management Agency
At YMA, we truly believe that in today's classical music field, singers, instrumentalists, conductors and composers gain a competitive edge and increase their visibility through strategic management of their careers by a dedicated representative agency.
The Board
John Sarkissian, President
john.sarkissian(at)yma.am
With graduate degrees in composition from UCLA and New England Conservatory, YMA President John Sarkissian is an active composer. His works have been performed in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, Middle-East and the Far East by eminent artists and orchestras. He has extensive international experience in arts management as well as academic lecturing.
Dr. Anna Khachatryan, Director
anna.khachatryan(at)yma.am
Associate Professor of Musicology at Yerevan Komitas Conservatory, YMA Director Dr. Anna Khachatryan has teaching experience of over fifteen years. She has published extensively, and her academic work today focuses on the Armenian themes in Baroque and Classical era of music.
Daniel Khachatryan, Secretary
daniel.khachatryan(at)yma.am
Hailing from a family of celebrated musicians and once a violinist himself, Daniel Khachatryan got his academic training from Yerevan State University, University of Oslo and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. Having dynamic experience in international relations, diplomacy and management, he presently serves as the secretary of YMA.
