Zhenya PixieViolin
- Washington, DC
- Violinist
- 29 Verified Bookings
Jack N. said “Zhenya was outstanding and easy to work with. Her ability to be flexible with our run of show and professionalism allowed us to work with here for multiple…”
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Christine Kharazian is a concert violinist and music educator, with an active performing and teaching practice. She performs at private and corporate events - parties, receptions, weddings, etc, solo or in a group.
With a compelling mastery of the violin she is equally comfortable in a variety of musical genres ranging from classical to jazz and fiddle music. If you are requesting an ensemble, the instrumentation will be altered to your desire. Possibilities include, but are not limited to: classical string trio, quartet, violin and piano; violin and guitar; violin, harmonica & guitar;flute, violin and cello.
Christine provided all of the music we requested and then some in the genres that we discussed. I hired Christine after interviewing several people but appreciated her listening skills and eagerness to make our sons rehearsal dinner as wonderful as we imagined. Christine is a very talented musician and is a pleasure to work with, I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a violinist.
Response from Christine Kharazian:
Thank you Susan, It was a pleasure to be a part of your celebration!
Christine called and coordinated all of the details before hand. She follow-up a few days before and then again the night before my event. She arrived on-time, although she had to drive over an hour in heavy traffic. She played beautifully!! She was a joy to work with.
Response from Christine Kharazian:
Thank you, Lytwaive! It was truly a pleasure to play for your beautifully organized event. Best wishes!
Christine played for our parents on Mother’s Day during the challenging time of COVID when we were prevented from traveling to see them. She was respectful and practiced safe physical distancing while playing a variety of moving and beautiful pieces. It was even more wonderful than what we had envisioned, and she did so much more than just play a concert. She gave them hope and light and healing and a blessed reminder that the beautiful parts of our world go on. We can’t thank you enough, Christine!!
Christine was timely, graciously waited for the appropriate time and did an absolutely AMAZING job when she performed. I am immensely thankful, she truly was the perfect touch to a great birthday evening.
Thank you.
Kindest regards,
Marie-Claude
Thank you Gig Salad and Christine for a wonderful wedding experience! Christine arrived on time, played beautifully for an outdoor wedding/renewal ceremony, and kept our guests musically entertained while enjoying cocktails and appetizers on the winery patio. Thank you all again! Sincerely, Ahmad and Linda Kangarloo
Price Range: $300 - $3000
Languages: English, Russian, Armenian
Unions: AFM
I perform at private and corporate events - parties, receptions, weddings, etc, solo or in a group.
I have a large repertoire of music. You may request specific pieces to be played or let me put together a music list based on your general preferences. I can arrange for a duo, trio or a quartet. Instrumentation possibilities include, but are not limited to: classical string trio, quartet, violin and piano; violin and guitar; violin, harmonica & guitar; flute, violin and cello. Besides classical, I perform Jazz, Gypsy and Latin Jazz, Pop, and Fiddle music.
Christine Kharazian is a concert violinist. An honors graduate of the Komitas State Conservatory, and the Tchaikovsky Advanced School of Music in Yerevan, Armenia, she studied violin under the tutorship of Professors Hrachya Harutyunyan, a pupil of Leonid Kogan, and Edward Dayan, a pupil of David Oystrakh. In addition her education includes a number of certificate and credit programs in music education and string methodology, including the Orff-Schulwerk Method (Eastern Washington University, WA), jazz education (Shenandoah University, VA and inDepth Jazz Clinic), Mark O’Connor String Method (New American School of String Playing), and general methodology (Inspired Teaching Institute, VSA, and WPAS-Metropolitan Opera Guild).
She performed with the Armenian National Opera's Symphony and Chamber Orchestras. She was also the Solo Violinist of the Sharakan Ensemble of Ancient and Medieval Music of the Armenian TV and Radio.
Christine is an active performer. As a soloist, she has appeared with concerts at the Kennedy Center, the Strathmore Hall, the Dumbarton House, the Gallery at The Ellipse, and various Embassies in Washington, among other venues.
Christine Kharazian is an experienced educator. An alumna of the Inspired Teaching Institute, she taught music and violin at Fillmore Arts Center in Washington, DC, and currently is a violin instructor at Sidwell Friends School and WPAS teaching artist for Capitol Strings program. Christine is also the author and presenter of a series of interactive programs in music education.
As a performing and teaching artist she offers her programs to hundreds of DCPS students benefiting many of the District's public and charter schools.
September 13, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
May 20, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
May 10, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
November 03, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 02, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm | Personal Occasion |
April 26, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 12, 2016 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Surprise |
May 29, 2016 | Wedding Ceremony |
March 18, 2016 • 10:00pm - 10:15pm | Birthday (Adult) |
July 24, 2015 | Birthday (Adult) |
April 30, 2015 | Funeral Service |
April 17, 2015 | Private Party |
November 07, 2014 | Private Party |
September 28, 2013 | Wedding Ceremony |
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