Armen Anassian is an Armenian born violinist and conductor who has studied in Armenia, the United States and Germany. Currently he is concertmaster of the Santa Clarita Symphony in Santa Clarita, California, and violinist with the Los Angeles Opera. He held conducting and/or concertmaster positions and has been a featured soloist in concerts around the world with various orchestras. He has also recorded violin with artists like Yanni, Fergie, Ricardo Arjona, Dave Hollister, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, James Horner and Will Downing for albums and film soundtracks.