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Aram Khachaturian string quartet is a string quartet in existence since 1982. It was created by Armenia violist Zareh Sahakyants, but after his death in 1985 quartet was led by Artashes Mkrtchyan. It receved wide recognition in the Soviet Union and was invited to several festivals. Since 2004 the quartet is led by violist Vache Hoveyan.

General Information
Aram Khachaturian quartet participated in all major festivals in Armenia in 2014-15 performed number of concerts dedicated to A.Terteryan, E.Hovhannisyan, Komitas, Edward Mirzoyan, Vard Manukyan and Hovhannes Tumanyan anniversaries. The group's tours have included Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. They often organize masterclasses for young musicians in music schools.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On 13 April 2015, the Quartet held a concert dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in Adis Abeba, Ethiopia. Quartet’s director, violist Vache Hoveyan mentioned that in spite of problems, the quartet gave a wonderful concert for an audience of about 450 people. “In the morning, Turkish Ambassador almost ran to the hotel and threatened us that he would sue us, if we gave a concert. We were even warned that we could be offered a bribe, and we told them that all of Turkey and the Muslim world didn’t have enough money to pay us. The leaders of all religions, ambassadors and others attended the concert. This wasn’t just our success. This was also the success of our community, Ambassador Armen Melkonyan and the Ministry of Culture, ” Hoveyan mentioned. The concert featured performances of the works of Komitas, Aram Khachaturian, Vard Manukyan and Ruben Altunyan.

Baghdad, Iraq
One of the most notable concerts of the Quartet was held in war-torn Baghdad, making it the first international classic group to perform in Iraq since 2003. On November 6, 2017, Armenian Embassy in Baghdad organized the concert of Aram Khachaturian String quartet on the occasion of the Independence day of Armenia and 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Iraq. The concert was unique in its cultural life in Baghdad, as during the past 14 years there were no similar events and concerts of artists from other countries.

Members
1st Violin:
 * Meri Margaryan (Since ....)

2nd Violin:
 * Hayk Vardanyan (Since ... )

Viola:
 * Vache Hoveyan (Since 2004)

Cello:
 * Aram Talalyan (Since ...)