Marianna Shirinyan to Join the Faculty of the "Armenian Virtuosos" International Academy-Festival 2027

We are delighted to announce that Armenian-born internationally acclaimed pianist and professor Marianna Shirinyan will join the faculty of the 2027 Armenian Virtuosos International Academy-Festival, organized by conductor Sergey Smbatyan’s Music for Future Foundation.

One of Europe’s most sought-after and creative pianists, Marianna Shirinyan is known for her vibrant and virtuosic musicianship. She excels both as a soloist and chamber musician. With her technical brilliance, tonal beauty, and deep sensitivity, she brings a broad repertoire to life. She has performed with major orchestras, including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Symphony Orchestra, and Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of renowned conductors such as Andrey Boreyko, Lawrence Foster, and Joshua Weilerstein.

Shirinyan has received numerous prestigious accolades, including the Danish Broadcasting Corporation’s P2 Award for her contributions to Danish music and the Danish Critics Prize. In 2022, she was honored with the Carl and Anne-Marie Nielsen Award. She is also a Steinway Artist and a frequent guest at renowned international festivals, including Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Bodensee Festival, Schwetzinger Festspiele, and Bergen’s Festspillene. Her critically acclaimed discography further reflects her artistic versatility and musical excellence.

Alongside her performing career, Marianna Shirinyan is deeply committed to educating and mentoring young musicians. From 2015 to 2024, she was a piano professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music. Since 2024, she has been a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, sharing her knowledge and extensive artistic experience with the next generation of musicians.

We look forward to welcoming Professor Marianna Shirinyan to Yerevan for the 2027 Armenian Virtuosos International Academy-Festival.