Classical - Khachaturian: Cello Concerto | Victor Julien-Laferrière, Sergey Smbatyan

The Khachaturian International Competition continues to bring together talented musicians and music lovers in celebration of the great composer’s birthday.   Join us on June 6 for the official opening concert, featuring the composer’s remarkable Cello Concerto performed by Victor Julien-Laferrière and the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan.   Concert Program: - Aram Khachaturian - Waltz from the Music to the Drama “Masquerade” (4 min) - Aram Khachaturian - Aysheh’s Dance from the Ballet Suite “Gayaneh” No. 1 (3 min) - Aram Khachaturian - Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia from the Ballet Suite “Spartacus” No. 2 (9 min) - Aram Khachaturian - Scene and Dance with Crotalums from the Ballet Suite “Spartacus” No. 1 (3 min) - Aram Khachaturian - Cello Concerto in E minor (32 min)   _____________ Soloist: Victor Julien-Laferrière (cello).  Conductor: Sergey Smbatyan.   June 6 | 7 PM     Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall   Admission permitted for children aged 6 and above. Ticket price: 3,000-15,000 AMD.   The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra is the official orchestra of the Khachaturian International Competition.   The Khachaturian International Competition is organized by the "Aram Khachaturian" Cultural Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of the Republic of Armenia.   The strategic partner of the Khachaturian International Competition is Freedom Broker Armenia.   Sponsor: Yerevan Municipality.   Partners: Visa & Acba bank.