Highly experienced Assistant Professor in Music and Music Performance with over 20 years of teaching and performance expertise successfully contributing to curriculum development and delivery. Supportive of a student-centered approach, fosters academic development and success for every student. Accomplished in piano performance, research, cultural identity, modernism and world music. Proven track record of student success in national and international competitions. Adept at organizing music festivals, masterclasses, and academic conferences. Awarded the honorary Eleni Myconiou prize by the Athens Academy for artistic excellence.
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Christine Tokatlian, is a concert pianist praised for her academic distinctions and passionate performance. In 2008 she was awarded the honorary ‘Eleni Myconiou’ prize for artistic excellence by the Athens Academy. At the age of six Christine was already taking piano lessons at the National Conservatory of Greece which led to a Soloist’s diploma with a grade of Excellence by unanimous vote and First Prize, under the supervision of Manolis Kokalis. Studying under renowned pianists including Dimitris Toufexis, Yu Chun Yee and Bernard Roberts, between 1996 and 1999, Christine receives her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Deree-The American College of Greece, and post-graduate diplomas in Advanced Piano Performance from the Royal College of Music in London (PGDip, PGAdvDip).
Performing around Greece, New York, the United Kingdom, Italy, Lebanon, Germany and Armenia alongside distinguished artists including the Komitas Quartet, Christine’s recitals include works by classical, romantic and contemporary composers, as well as new-experimental music all performed with her distinct temperament, undeniably fueled by her Armenian descent. And with the same passionate spirit she premiered Khatchaturian’s Piano Concerto with the Thessaloniki State Orchestra in the Thessaloniki Concert Hall in 2010.
Beyond the stage, Christine shares her musical expertise through teaching, currently holding position as an Assistant Professor of Music & Music Performance at Deree – The American College of Greece and as a piano professor at the Meandrio Conservatory.
An advocate for new music, Christine’s recordings with various ensembles and artists span a wide spectrum of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on contemporary Armenian composers. Her scholarly pursuits led her to obtain a PhD from Chichester University, UK, focusing on the impact of contemporary Armenian piano music on the re(de)construction of Armenian musical identity. Her research findings have been disseminated through presentations at international conferences in Athens, London, Istanbul, Berlin and Latvia.
Christine serves as a jury member in national competitions and gives piano masterclasses in Greece and abroad. Her students have been awarded several prizes and distinctions in international piano competitions. She is also very active in organizing and supervising music festivals. The Piano City Athens 2023 & 2024 were crowned with enormous success.
Armenian Piano Images, Christine’s personal recording with works of contemporary Armenian composers, some of which are world premieres, serves as a window for her audience to see into her dream of magical musical performance.
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