About

Yelena Yegoryan launched her violin career with a first prize victory at the National String Competition in her native Yerevan, Armenia in 1991. Currently based in Paris, she performs with Orchestre National de France, Orchestre Philharmonic de Radio France and is also involved in chamber music performances. Mrs Yegoryan plays a Nicolo Gagliano violin from circa1741.

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 Notable Achievements

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• First Prize - National String Competition, Yerevan, Armenia 1991

• Winner - Amadeus Competition, Belgium

• Winner  - Little Prince International Competition, Russia

• Winner - 5 Town Competition, New York

• Perforamce at Lincoln Center Masur Symposium under Kurt Masur

• Diploma from National Artists Program directed by Penchas Zukerman

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 Education

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• Master Degree - Manhattan School of Music, New York

• Bachelor Degree - Amsterdam Sweelinck Conservatory (Rabo Bank Grant)

• Graduate with Honors - Yerevan State Conservatory, Armenia

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 International Performances

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Yelena's artistry has graced stages across the globe, with performances throughout the United States, Argentina, Uruguay, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Russia and the Middle East. While living in Los Angeles she performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and also was an active studio musician for film and record recording sessions.

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 Notable Collaborations

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Paul McCartney    Lady Gaga    Celine Dion    U2    Earth Wind and Fire    Adele    Seal  Eminem    Barbara Streisand     Michael Bubble    Babyface

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​ Appearances

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The Oscars    The Grammys    MTV Awards    American Idol    Dancing with the Stars    America's Got Talent    Tonight Show    Oprah