Was born on May 1946, in Yerevan, Armenia. He graduated from Yerevan Conservatory,
specializing in composition (1969) and piano (1970). In 1972 he finished the post-graduate
courses in composition under the guidance of professor Edward Mirzoyan. In 1974 he became
the State Youth Prize Laureate. In 1983 , the Quartet N2 of Levon Chaushyan was recognized
as one of 12 best compositions of the year at the 30th International Tribunal of Composers,
organized by UNESCO in Paris. In 1985, the symphony “To Unknown Soldier” was awarded the
First Prize at the Competition of Symphony Works of Armenian Composers. From 1986 up to
1991 Levon Chaushyan was the Deputy Chairman of the Armenian Union of Composers. From
early 1990 he has been working with symphonic center of Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra.
Chaushyan’s music is being performed at International Festivals and at the concerts in USA,
Belgium, Japan, France and other countries. Levon Chaushyan has been the Chairman of the
Art Board of Yerevan Symphony Orchestra since 1994.
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Levon Chaushyan
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