Movses Pogossian (violin)

Movses Pogossian

Movses Pogossian made his American debut with the Boston Pops in 1990, about which The Boston Globe wrote: “There is freedom in his playing, but also taste and discipline. It was a fiery, centered, and highly musical performance...” Laureate of several competitions, including the Tchaikovsky International Competition, he extensively performs world- wide. Movses’ discography includes the Complete Sonatas and Partitas by J. S. Bach, solo violin CDs “Inspired by Bach,” “Blooming Sounds,” and “In Nomine,” and “Con Anima” album on the ECM label. He is Professor of Violin at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music and also Founding Director of the UCLA Armenian Music Program. As Head of the Los Angeles Chapter, he actively participates in Music for Food. He has performed at the Festival since 2001.

[2025]