Nareh Arghamanyan is a pianist of extraordinary depth, passion, and individuality. Praised for her “blazing virtuosity” and “soul-stirring sensitivity,” she has emerged as one of the most compelling musical voices of her generation. A Bösendorfer Artist based in Vienna, Nareh brings to every performance an intensely personal artistry shaped by tradition and a fearless creative spirit. Winner of the 2008 Montreal International Music Competition, she has since captivated audiences across the globe, performing in major venues such as the Musikverein and Konzerthaus in Vienna, Wigmore Hall in London, Lincoln Center in New York, Philharmonie Berlin, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Tonhalle Düsseldorf, and Osaka Concert Hall. Her collaborations include performances with distinguished conductors like Kent Nagano, Sir Neville Marriner, Riccardo Chailly, and Alain Altinoglu, and orchestras such as the Wiener Symphoniker, Tonhalle -Orchester Zürich, Radio-Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt, NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester Hamburg, Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, and the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal. Nareh frequently appears at renowned festivals including Lucerne Festival, Marlboro, Tanglewood, Domaine Forget, and Schwetzinger Festspiele. Her awards include the Franz Liszt Prize, the Georgy Cziffra award, the Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Prize, and distinctions from the Karajan Foundation and Orpheum Stiftung. Her discography is equally distinguished. After a celebrated debut with Analekta, she signed with Pentatone, releasing critically acclaimed albums of Rachmaninov, Liszt, Prokofiev, and Khachaturian. In 2018, she recorded the premiere of Franz Danzi’s piano concerto with the Munich Chamber Orchestra for Sony Classical. Her recent solo albums feature works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Komitas.

In 2025, Nareh signed an exclusive recording contract with the German label Hänssler Classic.
Her first release under this label, Femme de Légende, is dedicated to piano works by female composers. It will be followed by an album devoted to the vibrant dance music of Johann Strauss and Aram Khachaturian. Deeply committed to fostering the next generation of musicians, Nareh is actively involved in music education and mentorship. She regularly organizes and participates in masterclasses, competitions, and festivals in both Austria and her native Armenia, providing platforms for emerging talents to be seen and heard. Her initiatives reflect a passionate dedication to nurturing young artists and building bridges between cultures through music.

Nareh sees herself in the lineage of pianistic greats such as Godowsky, Cherkassky, Arrau, Schnabel, Gilels, and Michelangeli. At the heart of her artistry is a rare gift: the ability to connect—intimately, honestly, and profoundly. Whether in the concert hall or a quiet rehearsal room, she speaks through music with a voice that is passionate, fearless, and unforgettable.