17 Facts About Arthur Meschian

Arthur Meschian is an Armenian architect, musician, composer, poet, singer and painter.

Arthur Meschian is known as one of the founders of Armenian rock.

Arthur Meschian was the founder and the lead singer of Apostles, the first rock band performing songs in their native language in the history of the Soviet Union.

Arthur Meschian is the author of different architectural projects, including Guest House and the new building of Matenadaran in Armenia.

Since childhood, Meschian has been interested in music and arts; singing songs in languages ranging from Armenian to English.

In 1971, Arthur Meschian gave an outstanding performance in the USSR festival for young musicians in Poland, where the band was only allowed to participate under the guidance of the Communist Committee Activists.

In 1972, Arthur Meschian successfully graduated from university, but due to the anti-Arthur Meschian attitudes infested in the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, it took him two years to find a job as an architect.

In 1974, Arthur Meschian was employed by the Armenian Governmental Project where he participated in the development of Zvartnots Airport in Yerevan.

In 1975, Arthur Meschian performed his requiem at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and with the support of the Catholicos, he later recorded the masterpiece.

In 1984, Arthur Meschian started his own musical path with his students, Vahan Artsruni and Gourgen Melikyan.

Arthur Meschian became a part of the film, The Glowing Fire of the Night, playing the role of Michael Nalbandian.

In 1993, Arthur Meschian released yet another album called The Monologue of the Insane Violinist, and gave a series of concerts with Apostles 90 in Pasadena, CA.

In 1995, Arthur Meschian released two other albums; Wander, which included a couple of songs from the Requiem and Communion which he deems the pinnacle of his musical career.

Arthur Meschian worked very hard to finish the project before schedule in 2011.

Notwithstanding his busy schedule, Arthur Meschian managed to give yet another concert tour in 2009.

In 2011, Arthur Meschian is awarded with the Mesrop Mashtots Medal.

In 2012, Arthur Meschian is awarded with the golden medal of the office of public construction in Yerevan, Armenia.