ELIXIR TRIO
 Founded in 2004, the dynamic Elixir Piano Trio, winner of the “Most Distinguished Musician Award” at the 2005 IBLA International Competition in Italy, performs traditional and modern repertoire with classical, folk and jazz influences. The Elixir Piano Trio has become instrumental in promoting works by Armenian and Russian composers.
 
Known for their unique and exciting interpretations and passionate performances, the Los Angeles based ensemble has concertized nationally and internationally, dazzled audiences with their amazing energy and sensitivity.
     
Their repertoire includes works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Arensky, Glinka, Prokofiev, Khachaturian, Chebotarian, Abrahamian, Hovhannessian, Harutunian, Babadjanian and Piazzolla.
     
Described as “a pianist with fluent grace, mature technique and presence,” Lucy Nargizyan has been featured as a soloist, chamber musician and accompanist throughout the United States, England, Wales, Austria, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Canada and Russia. Her performances were broadcast on Russian Radio and Television as well as on Classical KUSC Radio. Winner of numerous competitions, Lucy holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from Moscow State Music College, a Masters of Music Degree and a Doctorate Degree in Piano Performance from the University of Southern California. Currently, Dr.Nargizyan is on the faculties at East Los Angeles College and Bethesda Christian University.
     
The violinist of the trio, Samvel Chilingarian enjoys a varied career as performer, teacher and conductor. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, Japan, the United States and Central America, performing in such prestigious venues as the Musikverein in Vienna, Teatro di San Carlo in Napoli, Teatro Farnese in Parma, Casals Hall in Tokyo, Birmingham Performing Arts Center in England and Merkin Concert Hall in New York. Mr. Chilingarian is the Music Director and Conductor of the Verdugo Youth Orchestra and serves on the faculty of Bethesda Christian University.
     
Cellist Garik Terzian has performed extensively throughout the former Soviet Union, United States, Mexico, Spain, Ireland and Czech Republic. He has frequently appeared as a soloist with various orchestras including Armenian State Philharmonic Orchestra, Chihuahua Symphony Orchestra, Chihuahua Philharmonic Orchestra and New Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Terzian has made numerous recordings for Television and Radio Stations in the former Soviet Union, United States and Mexico. He has been featured in live radio broadcasts on KUSC "Sundays at Four", Los Angeles.