08/21/2026
Our new season begins with Crossroads on September 12th @ 7:00 PM!
In the weeks leading up to our season opener, we’ll be introducing you to the musicians bringing this exciting program to life.
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Armenian-American violinist Haig Hovsepian, praised as “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” (Ilya Kaler), is recognized for his expressive versatility and cross-cultural artistry as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader. He began violin studies at age four and later trained on the Sh’vi (Armenian fipple flute) and saxophone, reflecting a musical foundation shaped by classical training, Armenian heritage, and studies in jazz.
Hovsepian has performed across the United States, Canada, Norway, Iceland, and Armenia, appearing at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Jordan Hall, the Koussevitzky Music Shed, Severance Hall, Merkin Hall, and Alice Tully Hall. His concerto appearances include performances with the Boston Pops under Maestro Keith Lockhart, the Waltham Philharmonic, NEC’s Youth Philharmonic, Nashua Chamber, and Concord Orchestras.
A laureate of international competitions, Hovsepian earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Cleveland Institute of Music under the guidance of Ilya Kaler. Featured on NPR’s From the Top, his work spans radio, television, and digital platforms. He is equally committed to music education, mentoring the next generation of musicians with the same depth and intention he brings to the stage.
As founder and Artistic Director of Massachusetts Chamber Music Artists (MCMA), he curates performances that unite timeless repertoire with rediscovered and underrepresented works, sharing a musical voice shaped by heritage, purpose, and connection.
