Artur Bobikyan

Born in Armenia in 1975. Attended local kindergarten and school before focusing on music and attending the Tchaikovsky professional music school in Etchmidszin.There he studied both piano, conducting and composing. On a brief return to Armenia while studying at the University of California (UCLA) Artur was conscripted into the Armenian military despite being exempt. During time his time in the military he was invited to the UK a few times to perform at various events. This led to an invitation to move to the UK to work for the diocese in London. His career has led to his move to Manchester where he is Deacon of Holy Trinity Church, Manchester.