Edward Mirzoyan

Mirzoyan’s compositional output is relatively small but quite distinguished, combining graceful lyricism with intense drama. With its formal structure and tonal design, his style has been described as Neoclassical, with elements of Armenian folksong always present. Mirzoyan’s String Quartet, Cello Sonata, Symphony for Strings and Timpani, and Epitaph for String Orchestra have become notable additions to the repertoire.

Initially schooled in music in Yerevan and graduated from the Komitas State Conservatory, Mirzoyan went on to Moscow to further refine his art. In late 1956 he was elected president of the Armenian Composers’ Union, a position he held until 1991. He was a professor of composition at the Komitas State Conservatory, and president of the Peace Foundation of Armenia. While president of the Composers' Union, Mirzoyan drove the development and construction of the Composers’ Union Resort in Dilijan, which now bears his name. The resort went on to be one of the most well-known cultural hubs of the Soviet Union. Edvard Mirzoyan was married to Elena (Heghine) Mamikonovna for 50 years. He is survived by his son, Arshak Mirzoyan, and three grandchildren: Heghine, Satenig, and Shant Mirzoyan.

In 1946 he started working in the Russian capital in the music studio at the House of Culture. Created a lot of music, including the famous "Quartet.

In 1942, he served in the Soviet Army. During the Second World War, wrote many songs with a patriotic military sense.

In 1936 he became a student of Yerevan State Conservatory, where he graduated in five years.

Edward M. Mirzoyan was born in May 1921 in Georgia.