Vigen Balasanyan

Vigen Balasanyan is an Armenian folk musician who performs internationally. He is skilled in a variety of Armenian traditional folk instruments, including the **duduk** and **blul**. In addition to his folk roots, Balasanyan also plays jazz, popular music, and instruments like the saxophone and clarinet. He has collaborated with numerous bands and has been part of several notable ensembles, such as *the Gusanakan* State Ensemble of Folk instruments in Armenia. Balasanyan has toured extensively, performing in countries like the USA, France, China, and Lebanon.

Balasanyan is also known for his work with other musicians, particularly in projects that blend traditional Armenian music with contemporary elements. For example, he collaborated with pianist Mariam Kharatyan on the album **Komitas – Shoror**, which features reinterpretations of Armenian folk and spiritual music. Balasanyan's versatility and ability to merge different musical styles have made him a sought-after performer in various genres.