John Bilezikjian Oud soloist with Symphony Orchestras

John Bilezikjian has appeared with Symphony Orchestras since 1968. He was the first Oudist to appear as the Oud soloist with a Symphony Orchestra.

John Bilezikjian performing with the Boston Pops Orchestra

Orchestras that John Bilezikjian has appeared with are:

• The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Zubin Mehta and other prominent conductors.
• The Los Angeles Mandolin Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Joel Lish.
• The Pacific Palisades Symphony under the direction of Maestro Joel Lish.
• The Boston Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Bruce Hangen.
• The Pasadena Pops Orchestra under the direction of Rachel Worby
• The University of California Santa Barbara Middle-East Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Scott Marcus.
• The Oakland East Bay Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Michael Morgan.
• "The Nubian Word for Flowers", John Bilezikjian appeared as Oud soloist with Orchestra at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, CA. on June 1, 2013.
• Oscar Wilde Play, "Salome" with John Bilezikjian who recorded as Oud soloist. Al Pacino starred in August of 2013.