Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra

TEMPLE OF ARTS PRESENTS
2026-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Dubai) | Garni Temple, Armenia
An exceptional musical evening at the Garni Temple
For the first time, musicians of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will present a joint open-air concert-performance on a single stage, under the baton of Maestro Eduard Topchjan.
BE PART OF THE HISTORICAL MOMENT

DJ Meets Orchestra
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
After the first concert, which turned into a real musical sensation, DJ Meets Orchestra is back on stage.

This is the project that proved that symphonic music and electronic energy can be combined in one powerful show. And now, by popular demand, it is back, bigger, more powerful and more impressive.
Legendary classical works will once again sound with a new breath, performed live by a symphony orchestra and modern electronic arrangements.
In program:
Intro

Carl Orff — O Fortuna
Mike Oldfield — Tubular Bells
Armen Tigranian / Hovhanness Tumanyan — Ampi Takits
Michael Jackson — Billie Jean (ft. Vahe)
Antonin Dvorak — Symphony No. 9, Mvmt 4
Antonio Vivaldi — Storm
Eurythmics — Sweet Dreams (ft. Lara)
Samuel Barber — Adagio for Strings
Avet Terteryan — Symphony No. 3, Part 3
Sting — Desert Rose (ft. Vahe & Lara)
Hans Zimmer — Time
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov — Flight of the Bumblebee
The Verve — Bittersweet Symphony (ft. Vahe)
John Williams — The Imperial March
Remo Giazotto (attr. Albinoni) — Adagio in G Minor
Coldplay — A Sky Full of Stars (ft. Vahe)
Boney M (ft. Vahe & Lara) — Rasputin
Aram Khachaturian — Sabre Dance

Soloists:
Aram Asatryan, violin
Harutyun Chkolyan, blul, zula
Vahe and Lara (Barbar project), vocal

Live electronics: DΞRHOVΛ
Conductor: Iaroslav Bychkov
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

Philharmonic in the Regions 2026: Ashtarak
2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashtarak Drama Theater, Ashtarak, Aragatsotn, Armenia
The concert is dedicated to the 105th anniversary of Arno Babajanyan and Edward Mirzoyan
The program includes famous works by Arno Babajanyan and Edward Mirzoyan
Soloists:
Vardan Badalyan (Soloists of the Armenian National Instruments State Orchestra)
Arthur Aghajanov (Soloist of the Armenian National Academic Choir)
Roman Khnkoyan (Soloist of the Armenian National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Al. Spendiaryan)

Conductor: Iaroslav Bychkov
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

Philharmonic in the Regions 2026: Etchmiadzin
2026-06-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Komitas Palace of Culture

Philharmonic in the Regions 2026: Charentsavan
2026-06-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Organ Hall of the Music School named after A.Khachaturian

Philharmonic in the Regions 2026: Hrazdan
2026-06-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Hrazdan Drama Theater

"AGBU Discovers Talents" Music Competition Gala Concert
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
For 8 years now, the Armenian General Benevolent Union has been holding the “AGBU Discovers Talents” music competition with the participation of young and talented musicians under the age of 25.

The Grand Prix winners of the competition have the opportunity to perform on the same stage with the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, which is a unique source of inspiration for them.
The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by talented young people who won the Grand Prix in the classical vocal and percussion categories.
Soloists:
Alina Avagyan, soprano
Suzanna Avetikyan, mezzo-soprano
Mariam Grigoryan, soprano
Hovhannes Kherimyan, marimba
Gor Manukyan, marimba
Mary Martirosyan, soprano
Ara Mkrtchyan
Karen Chilingaryan
Rita Petrosyan, soprano
Eva Paremuzyan
Hovhannes Ordanyan, tenor
In program:
Verdi: Overture to “La Forza del destino”
Dvořák: Song to the Moon from the opera “Rusalka”
Soloist: Meri Martirosyan, soprano
Gounod: Juliette’s Waltz Je veux vivre from the opera “Romeo et Juliette”
Soloist: Alina Avagyan, soprano
Verdi: Leonora’s aria “Pace, pace mio Dio” from opera “La Forza del Destino”
Soloist: Rita Petrosyan, soprano
Puccini: Musetta’s Waltz from the opera “La Boheme”
Soloist: Mariam Grigoryan, soprano
Tchaikovsky: Aria of Lensky from the opera “Eugene Onegin”
Soloist: Hovhannes Ordanyan, tenor
Mozart: Pamina’s aria Ach, ich fühl’s from the opera “The Magic Flute”
Soloist: Alina Avagyan, soprano
Johann Strauss: Adele’s Laughing Song from the operetta “Die Fledermaus”
Soloist: Mariam Grigoryan, soprano
Joey Eng: Square One for solo Marimba
Soloist: Hovhannes Kherimyan, marimba
Emmanuel Séjourné: Marimba Concerto (2nd mov.)
Soloist: Gor Manukyan, marimba
Bixio: Parlami d’amore Mariù
Soloist: Ara Mkrtchyan
Curtis: Non ti scortar di me
Soloist: Karen Chilingaryan

Neapolitan Song: Funiculi Funicula
Soloist: Yeva Paremouzyan
Saint-Saëns: Dalila’s aria Mon cœur s’ouvre à ta voix from the opera “Samson et Dalila”
Soloist: Syuzanna Avetikyan, mezzo-soprano
Massenet: Werther’s Pourquoi me reveiller aria from the opera “Werther”
Soloist: Hovhannes Ordanyan, tenor
Bizet: Carmen’s aria Les tringles des sistres tintaient from the opera “Carmen”
Soloist: Syuzanna Avetikyan, mezzo-soprano
Conductor: Iaroslav Bychkov
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The ANPO under the baton of the renowned conductor Vasily Petrenko
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Ferruccio Busoni: “Turandot” Suite (selection) /9-12 min./
1. Execution. City Gate and Departure
5/6. Dance and Song
7. Night Waltz
8. Quasi-funeral march and Finale alla Turca
Maurice Ravel: “Sheherazade” /17-19 min./
Intermission
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: “Sheherazade” symphonic suite /45 min./
Soloist: Alexandra Lowe, soprano (Spain)
Conductor: Vasily Petrenko (Russia – UK)
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

Vasily Petrenko Academy for Conductors 2nd Edition: GALA-CONCERT
2026-06-28 18:00 - 20:30 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
2nd Academy for Conductors by Maestro Vasily Petrenko
In program:
Works by:
C. M. von Weber
L. van Beethoven
J. Brahms
W. A. Mozart
F. Mendelssohn
S. Prokofiev
Сonductor participants:
Jeanne Cousin (France)
Fernando Gaggini (Argentina)
Fabian Grünkorn (Germany)
Bernat Quetglas (Spain)
Ivan Shinkarev (Russia)
Jan Sulkowski (Poland)
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

Kirill Gerstein | ANPO
2026-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Sergei Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.3 /43-45 min./
I. Allegro ma non tanto
II. Intermezzo
III. Finale
Soloist: Kirill Gerstein, piano (USA)
Intermission
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No.8 /64-66 min./
I. Adagio – Allegro non troppo
II. Allegretto
III. Allegro non troppo
IV. Largo
V. Allegretto
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

A concert dedicated to the days of Culture of Armenia in Georgia
2026-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre
In program:
Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto No.2 /39-41 min./
I. Allegro
II. Adagio, ma non troppo
III. Finale: Allegro moderato – Andante – Allegro vivo
Soloist: Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello
Intermission
Aram Khachaturian: Symphony No.2 /50-52 min./
I. Andante maestoso
II. Allegro risoluto
III. Andante sostenuto
IV. Andante mosso – allegro sostenuto. Maestoso
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The Philharmonic in Syunik 2026: Meghri
2026-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Sports and Culture Center of Meghri
In program:
Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 /26-28 min./
I. Vorspiel: Allegro moderato
II. Adagio
III. Finale: Allegro energico
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Intermission
Aram Khachaturian: Incidental music to the drama “Masquerade” /18-20 min./
I. Waltz
II. Nocturne
III. Mazurka
IV. Romance
V. Galop
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The Philharmonic in Syunik 2026: Kapan
2026-07-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The large hall of culture of Kapan municipality

The Philharmonic in Syunik 2026: Goris
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | The State Drama Theatre Of Goris

FOUR SEASONS IN DILIJAN FOREST
2026-09-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Դիլիջանի անտառ
Vivaldi and Piazzolla’s “Four Seasons” will come to life in the magical atmosphere of Dilijan Forest, performed by the Chamber Group of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
An exceptional evening where nature, classical music and the beauty of the forest meet.
In program:
Antonio Vivaldi and Astor Piazzolla
Soloists:
Nikolay Madoyan, violin (Armenia – Germany)Marco Albonetti, saxophone (Italy)
With the participation of Chamber Group of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra

Spartacus: New Immersive Cinematic Performance
2026-09-10 21:00 - 23:00 | Khachaturian Rooftop
The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, New Generation Project and DJAN AI Studio present:
Aram Khachaturian: Spartacus
An Immersive Cinematic Performance
Music from Aram Khachaturian’s ballet Spartacus, performed live by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra and brought to life through a new cinematic visual world.
Conductor: Eduard TopchjanDirector: Artyom Baghdasaryan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

Opening Concert of the 18th Yerevan International Music Festival
2026-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
Dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia
In program:
Jean Sibelius: Symphony No.7 /22-25 min./
Maurice Ravel: Piano Concerto /21-23 min./
I. Allegramente
II. Adagio assai
III. Presto
Intermission
Myroslav Skoryk: Gutsul Triptych (from Parajanov Film) /15-17 min./
Avet Terterian: Symphony No.7 /31-33 min./
Soloist: Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano (France)
Conductor: Kirill Karabits (Ukraine)
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The 18th Yerevan International Music Festival: Pacho Flores | ANPO
2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Benjamin Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem /18-20 min./
Maurice Ravel: La Valse /11-13 min./
Silvestre Revueltas: Sensemayá /5-7 min./
Intermission
Carlos Chávez: Sinfonia India /10-12 min./
Arturo Márquez: Concierto de Otoño (Autumn Concerto) for Trumpet and Orchestra /16-18 min./
Soloist: Pacho Flores, trumpet (Venezuela)

Conductor: Luis Castillo-Briceño (Venezuela)

Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The 18th Yerevan International Music Festival: Iddo Bar-Shai | ANPO
2026-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Richard Wagner: ”Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” Overture /10-12 min./
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No.23 /28-30 min./
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro assai
Soloist: Iddo Bar-Shai, piano (Israel)
Intermission
Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No.9 /43-45 min./
I. Adagio — Allegro molto
II. Largo
III. Molto vivace
IV. Allegro con fuoco
Conductor: Jack Gonzalez-Harding (UK)
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The 18th Yerevan International Music Festival: Gergely Madaras | ANPO
2026-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Zoltán Kodály: “Dances of Galánta” /15-17 min./
Max Bruch: Violin Concerto /26-28 min./
I. Vorspiel: Allegro moderato
II. Adagio
III. Finale: Allegro energico
Soloist: Hyeyoon Park, violin (South Korea)
Intermission
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4 /43-45 min./
I. Andante sostenuto – Moderato con anima – Moderato assai, quasi Andante – Allegro vivo
II. Andantino in modo di canzona
III. Scherzo: Pizzicato ostinato – Allegro
IV. Finale: Allegro con fuoco
Conductor: Gergely Madaras (Hungary)
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The 18th Yerevan International Music Festival: Concert dedicated to Anahit Tsitsikyan's 100th anniversary
2026-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Soon…
Soloists:
Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Hayk Hovsepian, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The 18th Yerevan International Music Festival: Ivor Bolton | ANPO
2026-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Konzertarien (Concert arias for soprano)
I. Bella Mia Fiamma
II. Cio mi Scordi di Te..
Soloist: Anna Aglatova, soprano (Russia)
Joseph Haydn: Sinfonien, Le matin, le Midi, Le Soir /68-70 min./
Conductor: Ivor Bolton (Spain)
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The 18th Yerevan International Music Festival: Pene Pati | ANPO
2026-11-09 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
First Part:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: „Die Entführung aus dem Serail՞ Overture
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Se Di Lauri from “Mitridate“
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:Il mio Tesoro from “Don Giovanni”
Giuseppe Verdi: “Rigoletto” Overture
Giuseppe Verdi: Questa o Quella from “Rigoletto”
Giuseppe Verdi: O figli…ah la paterna Mano from “Macbeth”
Duration: 30-32 min․

Intermission

Second Part:
Charles Gounod: Ah! Leve toi Soleil from “Romeo et Juliette”
Jules Massenet: Pourquoi me reveiller from “Werther”
Giacomo Puccini: En fermant les yeux from “Manon Lescaut”
Giacomo Puccini: “Manon Lescaut” – Intermezzo
Gaetano Donizetti: Una furtiva Lagrima from “L’elisir d’amore”
Giacomo Puccini: Addio Fiorito asil “Madame Butterfly”
Duration: 28-30 min․

Soloist: Pene Pati, tenor (Samoa)
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

The Best of ABBA | ANPO
2026-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
ABBA’s greatest hits in symphonic arrangements
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan

Closing Concert of The 18th Yerevan international Music Festival: Recital of Grigory Sokolov
2026-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall, 46 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan, Yerevan, 0002, Armenia
In program:
Soon…
Soloist: Grigory Sokolov, piano (Russia – Spain)

The Best of The Beatles | ANPO
2026-12-30 19:00 - 20:30 | “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall
In program:
Yesterday, Let It Be, Hey Jude, Come Together, All You Need Is Love and many other beloved songs will take on a new, powerful symphonic sound.
Music that has remained timeless for decades and continues to unite generations.
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
