FEU Center for the Arts presents 'Tones Through Time: A Musical Odyssey', free concert on January 21

The Far Eastern University Center for the Arts (FCA) proudly presents an informational piano concert featuring Dr. Raffi Kasparian, D.M.A., who returns to the FEU Auditorium on January 21, 2026.

The free concert, entitled Tones Through Time: A Musical Odyssey, will take the audience on a journey through the evolution of Western music, featuring works from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and 20th Century periods.

This concert produced by the FEU Center for the Arts with the support of the Silaw Foundation and DZFE 98.7 FM forms part of Dr. Kasparian’s 2026 Philippine tour, which includes performances in Paoay - Ilocos Norte, Holy Angel University in Angeles City, the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, and the Manila Pianos Showroom. 

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/wS8B3qpyQp

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Dr. Raffi Kasparian, D.M.A., has given solo and collaborative performances throughout the United States, Canada, and the Philippines. 

His repertoire spans standard classical masterpieces, original compositions, and imaginative arrangements of popular and sacred music. 

His performances are widely admired for seamlessly blending musical excellence with insightful narration and storytelling, offering audiences a rich and educational concert experience. 

His recordings and live performances may be found on his YouTube channel, Quantime Classics.

Dr. Kasparian served for 24 years as pianist of The United States Army Chorus, the vocal counterpart of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”. 

In this role, he frequently performed at prestigious venues such as the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Kennedy Center, and major concert halls across the United States.

His musical outreach to the Philippines began in 1996 with concerts at the University of the Philippines College of Music and Fort Ilocandia in Ilocos Norte. He later encouraged the establishment of the SILAW Foundation, dedicated in part to cultural outreach through piano concerts. 

Over the years, his performances in the country have included collaborations with his son, Roman, and landmark appearances with the Manila Symphony Orchestra, including concerts at Paoay Church, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and at Far Eastern University, another UNESCO Heritage site.

Dr. Kasparian holds a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Northridge, a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Conservatory, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He also pursued advanced studies at the Cleveland Institute of Music. 

In parallel with his musical career, he maintained a long-standing career as a software engineer, reflecting his deep interest in mathematics. 

His work includes the co-authored book entitled "Java for Artists" and presentations on mathematical discoveries at international conferences, further highlighting the remarkable intersection of music, math, and creativity in his life’s work.