Baroque & Bach
Baroque music lies at the heart of Tigran’s work, with Bach’s Passions, oratorios and cantatas forming a central part of his repertoire.
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Based in the Netherlands
01About
Oratorio · Opera · Art Song
Baroque music — and Bach in particular — lies at the centre of his work.
Tigran Matinyan is a tenor based in the Netherlands, working in concert, oratorio and opera. His repertoire also encompasses chamber music and a broad operatic repertoire.
Alongside his solo work, Tigran has been a member of the Chorus of Dutch National Opera since 2019.
Training
Tigran completed both a Master’s degree and the Artist Diploma programme at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague, specialising in Early Music. His teachers included Peter Kooij, Michael Chance and Gerda van Zelm.
02Artistic focus
A repertoire rooted in early music.
Oratorio & Chamber Music
His concert work ranges from large-scale oratorios to chamber programmes, with a strong focus on text, musical style and close collaboration within the ensemble.
Opera & Ensemble
Tigran combines solo work with extensive operatic and ensemble experience, with text and dramatic expression at the centre of his approach to the stage.