During its uninterrupted creative life of over 70 years the quartet became well known throughout the world, took part in numerous international festivals, gave concerts in more than 60 countries demonstrating the highest standards of performance. Performed with S.Richter, N.Dorliak, E.Gilels, D.Shostakovich, M.Rostropovich, Merjanov, Igumnov, Walter Zeufert, Mario Brunello and other prominent musicians. The composer Aram Khachaturian described the quartet as being the jewel of the musical culture of Armenia.
Many Armenian composers dedicate their works to the quartet.
The quartet was the USSR State Prize and Armenian SSR State Prize winner. The present members of the quartet are the third generation of players. In 1976 the quartet moved from Moscow to Yerevan. Joined the quartet in 1970 as the second violinist and from 1976 is its leader. Professor of Yerevan State Conservatory.