Iosif Arshakovich Andriasov, also Ovsep Andreasian (Russian: Ио́сиф Арша́кович Андриа́сов; 7 April 1933 in Moscow – 16 November 2000 in New York City), was a composer-symphonist, a moral philosopher, and a teacher.
In 1964 Andriasov became a member of the Union of Soviet Composers on the recommendation of Dmitri Shostakovich, from whom his music obviously is inspired, whilst still maintaining an original quality.
The Head of the Armenian-Gregorian Church, Vazgen I, Catolikos of All Armenians, awarded Iosif Andriasov the Special Charter with Recognition and Blessing for his contributions to music and ethics.
Iosif Andriasov received many international awards in recognition of his services to music and ethics.
Iosif Andriasov's daughter is The Juilliard School concert pianist Maria Andriasova, Laureate of The Gulbenkian Prize, Lisbon, Portugal.