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“the complete package”
“a musicality and emotional quality beyond her years”
Gohar Vardanyan’s capacity to render classical guitar repertoire with both intellectual insight and emotional depth has distinguished her at the top of her field. With her ability to make every phrase feel inevitable yet alive with nuance, listeners are drawn into her performances that balance precision with expressive warmth. Her artistry has captivated audiences across the world, and her return gives you the chance to hear that same extraordinary blend in person.
Gohar has put together an incredible program for us on October 25, music that not only showcases her formidable technique, but invites you to share in the emotional intensity that defines her work. Secure your tickets now to witness Gohar Vardanyan’s return to our stage with a concert certain to match the brilliance of her first appearance. (Earlier in the day, her 1:00 pm masterclass opens a window into the artistry behind her performances — a rare opportunity to see how an internationally-acclaimed guitarist shapes music at its core.)
Works to be performed Sor, Bach, Piazzolla, Rodrigo, and Albéniz.
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MASTERCLASS
10/25/25: Gohar Vardanyan will be teaching a masterclass in the afternoon, October 25 at 1:00 pm in the West Room of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. The masterclass is free to observe and open to the public, but registration is required. Register as an auditor to sit in and hear what Ms. Vardanyan has to teach our guest performers, or register as a performer for your chance to perform for Gohar and have her critique your performance (a small tuition fee applies). Register as either an auditor or performer in our Online Store.
Gohar Vardanyan (b. 1984) is an acclaimed Armenian-American classical guitarist recognized for her technical mastery, artistic expression, and passionate performances. She has captivated audiences across the United States and internationally, appearing at prestigious venues such as Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. She has performed for major guitar societies in Seattle, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, and New York City, among others, and has been featured on National Public Radio (USA) and Radio Nacional (Argentina).
Ms. Vardanyan has collaborated with the Juilliard Opera Center and has appeared as a soloist with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, Island Symphony Orchestra, and the Panama National Symphony Orchestra. She has also been a featured artist at international guitar festivals in Sweden, Italy, Panama, Canada, and Mexico. Her artistry has been recognized on the cover of Classical Guitar Magazine, and Guitar International Magazine has praised her as “the complete package” with “a musicality and emotional quality beyond her years,” highlighting both her compelling interpretations and virtuosic technical ability.
Beyond her performing career, Ms. Vardanyan is a dedicated educator and recording artist. She has released two albums, her debut album Paisajes and her more recent – Grand Solos. She is also the author of four instructional books published by Mel Bay Publications and has an extensive collection of instructional and performance videos available on both her YouTube channel and the Strings by Mail channel. She maintains a private teaching studio in New York City and regularly conducts master classes and technique workshops during her concert tours.
Born in Armenia, Ms. Vardanyan began studying guitar at the age of five under the guidance of her father, Vardan Vardanyan. By eight, she had already made her public debut and appeared on Armenian National Television. She was a first-prize winner in the Armenian National Music Contest Amadeus and was selected for the prestigious “New Names” program for exceptional young musicians. Her early performances took place at renowned venues such as Komitas Chamber Music Hall and the Small Philharmonic Hall in Armenia. She continued her studies with Antigoni Goni at Juilliard’s Pre-College Division (New York) before attending the Interlochen Arts Academy (Michigan) under the mentorship of John Wunsch. She later earned the Young Artist’s Certificate from Interlochen Center for the Arts and received the Harold Randolph Prize in Performance from the Peabody Conservatory.
Ms. Vardanyan holds a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School, where she studied with Sharon Isbin, and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Peabody Conservatory, where she trained under Manuel Barrueco. She is also an alumna of the Aspen Music Festival and School.
Gohar Vardanyan is proudly sponsored by StringsByMail.
Guitar: 2012 Jean Rompré
