Koryun Asatryan

Koryun Asatryan, born in 1985 in Yerevan, Armenia, is a Lecturer for Saxophone and Chamber Music at the Institute for Artistic Instrumental Studies. He began his musical education at the Yerevan Music School under Prof. Alexander Manukyan (1993) and continued with Prof. Daniel Gauthier in Dortmund and Cologne, graduating with a concert diploma in 2009.

• Active performer and educator in classical saxophone and chamber music
• Extensive international touring across North/South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East

His research and performance focus spans music performance techniques, historical interpretation, and chamber ensemble dynamics. Asatryan’s career highlights include collaborations with renowned orchestras such as the MDR Symphony Orchestra, WDR Radio Orchestra, and Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside participation in prestigious festivals like the Lucerne Festival and Rheingau Music Festival.

• 2004: Second Prize (Eurovision Competition for Young Musicians)
• 2006: First Prize (Aeolus Wind Instrument Competition)
• 2008: Hülsta Woodwind Competition Winner
• 2012: German Music Competition Winner
• Special Prize (German Foundation for Music Life)
• Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Asatryan was a member of the Alliage Quintet (2005–2013) and has performed as a soloist with multiple international orchestras, showcasing his expertise in classical and contemporary saxophone repertoire.