Piano Battle meets Orchestra
Soloist: Paul Cibis, piano
Soloist: Andreas Kern, piano
Conductor: Yaroslav Bychkov
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Moana | The little Mermaid | How to train your dragon | Frozen | Beauty and the Beast | Mulan | Tangled | Madagaskar | Anastasia
Soloists:
Yan Girls
Nare Ghazaryan
Anoush Badalyan
Yeva Abrahamyan
Natalie Poghosyan
Edgar Hakobyan
Hasmik Lalayan
Elen Kalantaryan
Conductor: Yaroslav Bychkov
Artistic Director and Music Producer: Grigor Kyokchyan
Singers of the Choir of the Special Vocal-Choral School of Voice Preservation
Artistic Director: Karine Arakelyan
Choirmaster: Emma Arakelyan
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
L.W.Beethoven: Violin concerto, D-major, Op. 61 /47-50 min./
P.Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.4, Op. 36 /43-46 min./
Soloist: Augustin Hadelich, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of “YEREVAN” youth symphonic orchestra
In program:
W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No.17 /28-31 min./
B.Smetana: Má vlast /73-76 min./
Soloist: Bernd Glemser, piano
Conductor: Valentin Uryupin
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra & The Armenian General Benevolent Union present.
In program:
W.A.Mozart: Piano Concerto No.23, A-dur, KV 488, 2nd movement (Adagio)
– Performer: Leo Avanesyan
A.Arutiunian: Concertino for Piano and Orchestra, 1st movement
– Performer: Lucia Muradian
A.Babajanian: Nocturne for Piano and Orchestra
– Performer: Menua Melik-Haykazyan
W.A.Mozart: Piano Concerto No.8, C-dur, 1st movement (Allegro aperto), K.246
– Performer: Hayk Julhakyan
E.Grieg: Piano Concerto in a-moll, 1 st movement (Allegro molto moderato)
– Performer: Svetlana Hakobyan
C.Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No.2, g-moll, 2 nd movement (Allegro scherzando) and 3 rd movement (Presto)
– Performer: Aida Avanesyan
S.Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.1, Des-dur (in one movement)
– Performer: Lilit Martirosyan
C.Franck: Symphonic Variations
– Performer: Vardan Geodakyan
L.A.Lebrun: Օboe Concerto No.1, d-moll (1 st movement)
– Performer: Hayk Hekekyan
Special guest:
Winner of the AGBU Discovers Talents 2022
Armenia’s representative in Eurovision Young Musicians 2024
Hayk Hekekyan, oboe
Conductors: Yaroslav Bychkov and Nerses Mkrtchyan
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra will appear at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall with the program of Fantasy Film Soundtracks.
The audience will be able to enjoy the most loved themes from the well- known movies.
In Program:
Harry Potter | Pirates of the Caribbean | Star Wars | Hunger Games | Dune | Transformers | Lord of the Rings | Avatar | Jurassic Park | Game of Thrones.
Yerevan State Chamber Choir
Artistic Director & Choirmaster: Kristina Voskanyan
Sona Gyulkhasyan, vocals
Harutyun Chkolyan, duduk
Assistant to conductor: Varduhi Minasyan
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert in collaboration with the Primavera Foundation
In program:
Carl Maria vonWeber: “Euryanthe” Overture /8-10 min./
F.Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto /27-29 min./
A.Dvorak: Symphony No.8 /41-43 min./
Soloist: Sergey Dogadin, violin
Conductor: Vasily Petrenko
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert dedicated to the National Day of France
In program:
Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture /8-10 min./
Saint – Saens: Piano concerto No.2 /24-26 min./
Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique /56-59 min./
Soloist: Lise de la Salle, piano
Conductor: James P.Liu
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Anniversary Concert of composer Narine Zarifyan
In program:
“On the sunny side of the street”
Soloist: Narek Avagyan, flute
“Forgive me” (Lyrics by Marianna Grigoryan)
Soloist: Siranush Gasparyan, vocal
“Elegy”
Soloist: Hakob Jaghatspanyan, guitar
“Vocalise”
Soloist: Sona Shahgeldyan, vocal
“The Autumn of Our Love”
Soloist: Ruben Hakhverdyan, vocal
“Midnight”
Soloist: Ruben Hakhverdyan, vocal
Fantasy on the themes of Sayat-Nova
Soloists: Hakob Khalatyan, kamancha; Astghik Snetsunts, canun;
Karen Gevorgyan, dhol
«Solea»
Soloists: Siranush Gasparyan, vocal; Karmen Tosunyan, violin;
Hakob Jaghatspanyan, guitar; David Melkonyan, saxophone
“With you…” (lyrics by Marianna Grigoryan)
Soloists: Sona Shahgeldyan, Garnik Yeghiazaryan
Hakob Jaghatspanyan, guitar
«Umore da Rapsodia»
Soloist: Anahit Dilbaryan, piano
“Dialogue”
Accompanist: Naira Harutyunyan
Performed by:
The Choir of the special vocal-choral school of the voice preservation
Artistic Director: Karine Arakelyan
Choirmaster: Emma Arakelyan
and the Percussion group
Conductor: Ruben Asatryan
Narrator: Margarita Baghdasaryan
Conductor Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
YerazArt Academy SMS Gala Concert program
PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Vahagn Yengibaryan, snare drum
Dobri Paliev – malkiat tom
Accompanist: Lusine Baghramyan
Teacher: Valentin Kochetkov
FLUTE
Elen Martirosyan and Ani Sedoyan
Friedrich Kuhlau – Trio Part 1
Accompanist: Karina Hovhannisyan
Teacher: Narek Avagyan
Avetis Eskenyan, Vadim Talalyan, Astghik Karapetyan
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier – Trio Sonata
Teacher: Narek Avagyan
Otilia Zielke
Poulenc – Sonata
Accompanist: Karina Hovhannisyan
Teacher: Narek Avagyan
OBOE
Mesrop Martirosyan
Vivaldi – Oboe Concerto in A Minor (Part 1)
Accompanist: Lusine Karapetyan
Teacher: Ashot Galstyan
CLARINET
Grigor Budaghyan and Gevorg Petrosyan
Istvan Kohan: Concert Duet
Arsen Balayan
Poulenc – Clarinet Sonata (2nd and 3rd Movements)
Accompanist: Lena Torosyan
Teacher: Arsen Grigoryan
CLARINET
Eduard Khorozyan
Schumann – Fantasiestücke
Accompanist: Karina Hovhannisyan
Teacher: Suren Khorozyan
Garik Harutyunyan
Weber: Concertino
Accompanist: Karina Hovhannisyan
Teacher: Suren Khorozyan
TUBA
David Minasyan
Vaclav Hoza – Piece for tuba
Accompanist: Tamara Harutyunyan
Teacher: Vagharshak Pepanyan
BASSOON
Narek Daniel Shubin
Darius Milhaud – Brasileira
Accompanist: Marine Margaryan
Teacher: Andranik Kochar
BASSOON
Artur Mikayelyan
Antonio Vivaldi – Bassoon Concerto in D Minor, Part 1
Michele Mangani – Adagio
Accompanist: Marine Margaryan
Teacher: Andranik Kochar
OBOE
Grigor Revazyan
Cimarosa – Oboe Concerto (3,4 parts)
Accompanist: Lusine Karapetyan
Teacher: Ashot Galstyan
Tigran Gasparyan
Haydn – Oboe Concerto (Part 1)
Accompanist: Lusine Karapetyan
Teacher: Ashot Galstyan
TROMBONE
Davit Tovmasyan, Davtyan Narek
Astor Piazzolla – Libertango
Teacher: Karo Harutyunyan
TUBA
Arman Arustamyan
Aleksei Lebedev – Concerto for tuba
Accompanist: Tamara Harutyunyan
Teacher: Vagharshak Pepanyan
OBOE
Hayk Hekekyan
Franz Anton Hoffmeister – Oboe Concerto, Part 1
Accompanist: Marine Margaryan
Teacher: Harutyun Shakhkyan
Artavazd Khachatryan
Charles Colin – Solo de concours No.1
Accompanist: Marine Margaryan
Teacher: Harutyun Shakhkyan
Ara Ivanyan
Schumann – Romance
Accompanist: Marine Margaryan
Teacher: Harutyun Shakhkyan
FRENCH HORN
Arshakyan Martin
Mozart – Concerto No. 2, 2nd and 3rd movements
Narek Grigoryan
Geghuni Chtchyan – Doves
Accompanist: Ernest Shahinyan
Teacher: Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan
DOUBLE BASS
Alvina Sargsyan
Rossini – Une Larme
Aleksandr Arutiunian – Impromptu
Accompanist: Anna Vinnitskaya
Teacher: Karen Khachatryan
Nelly Muradyan
Gagik Hovunts – Ancient Song and Rhythmics
Accompanist: Anna Vinnitskaya
Teacher: Karen Khachatryan
PERCUSSION
Ashot Margaryan and Ruben Barseghyan
Nebojsa Jovan Zivkovic – Trio per uno (Part 1)
Accompanist: Lusine Baghramyan
Teacher: Valentin Kochetkov
Teachers:
Narek Avagyan, flute
Ashot Galstyan, oboe
Harutyun Shakhkyan, oboe
Andranik Kochar, bassoon
Suren Khorozyan, clarinet
Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan, french horn
Arsen Grigoryan, clarinet
Vagharshak Pepanyan, tuba
Karen Khachatryan, double bass
Valentin Kochetkov, percussion
Karo Harutyunyan, trombone
In program:
Giacomo Puccini: “La Boheme” opera /110-120 min./
Featuring:
Kristina Mkhitaryan, soprano (Mimi, a seamstress)
Nina Minasyan, soprano (Musetta, a singer)
Liparit Avetisyan, tenor (Rodolfo, a poet)
Bogdan Baciu, baritone (Marcello, a painter)
Gurgen Baveyan, baritone (Schaunard, a musician)
Evgeny Stavinsky, bass (Colline, a philosopher)
Sergey Stepanyan, bass (Benoit, landlord of the four friends)
Hovhannes Nersesyan, bass (Alcindoro. a state councillor, Musetta’s
old lover)
Choir of the special vocal-choral school of the voice preservation
Artistic Director: Karine Arakelyan
Choirmaster: Emma Arakelyan
Armenian National Academic Choir
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor: Hovhannes Tchekidjian
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
On the previous days of the opera, the exhibition dedicated to Gohar Gasparyan will be open for visitors in the foyer.
In program:
B.Smetana: Ma Vlast (Vltava) /10 min./
(the performance is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of B.Smetana)
L.v.Beethoven: Violoin concerto /42 min./
S.Rachmaninoff: Symphony No.2 /58-61 min./
Soloist: Arabella Steinbacher, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Choral concerts according to Grigor Narekatsi’s “Book of Tragedy” (premiere)
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor: Ivan Stolnikov
In program:
A.Dvorak: Cello concerto /40 min./
A.Bruckner: Symphony No.9 /62-65 min./
Soloist: Daniel Mueller-Schott, cello
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Czech & Armenian Composers
L.Janáček: Five Pieces from “On an Overgrown Path”
A Blown-Away Leaf
So Unutterably Anxious
The Little Owl Continues Screeching
The Virgin of Frydek
Good Night!
A.Akshelyan: Three Pieces
World Premiere
Quasi rubato
Con brio
Grave. Con meditativo
A.Dvořák: Six Mazurkas op.56
N1 in A-flat Major
N2 in C Major
N3 in B-flat Major
N4 in D Minor
N5 in F Major
N6 in B Minor
M.Keprt: Seashells Blossoming through Snow
L.Fišer: Piano Sonata N4
T.Amiryan: Éveil (World Premiere)
Elen Yolchian: Tree of Life (For piano and electroacoustic sounds), (World Premiere)
Soloist: Hayk Melikyan, piano
In program:
A.Dvorak: Cello concerto, Op.104 /40-42 min./
A.Bruckner: Symphony No.9 /63-66 min./
Soloist: Daniel Mueller-Schott, cello
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert dedicated to Independence Day of Armenia
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini, symphonic fantasia, Op. 32
A.Arutiunian: Trumpet Concerto
S.Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
Soloist: Stanislav Masaryk, trumpet
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Narator: Narek Duryan
Yerevan State Chamber Choir Narator: Narek Duryan
The Artistic Director and Conductor: Kristina Voskanyan
Chamber Music Concert In collaboration with the Friends of the Philharmonic
In program:
K.Debussy: Sonata for Cello and Piano in d-minor /11 min./
L.v.Beethoven: Sonata for Cello No. 3 A-Dur, op. 69 /26-29 min./
C.Schumann: Three Romances op.22 /12 min./
J.Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 2 F-Dur, op. 99 /27-29 min./
Soloists:
Michiaki Ueno, cello
Ani Ter-Martirosyan, piano
In program:
Part I
G.Verdi: “Luisa Miller” Overture
U.Giordano: Nemico della patria from “Andrea Chénier”
G.Puccini: Un bel di vedremo from the opera“Madama Butterfly”
G.Verdi: Pieta, rispetto, amore from the opera “Macbeth”
A.Dvorak: Song to the Moon from the opera “Rusalka”
G.Verdi: “I Vespri Ciciliani” Overture
G.Verdi: Duet of Germon & Violetta from the opera “La Traviata”
Intermission
Part II
F.Lehár: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz from the operetta “Das Land des Lächelns“
F.Lehár: Meine Lippen sie küssen so heiss from the operetta “Giuditta“
F.Lehár: Lippen schweigen from the operetta “Die lustige Witwe“
J.Strauss: “Die Fledermaus“ Overture
Moreno Torroba-Luisa Fernanda: Luche la fe por el triunfo
P.Luna: d’España vengo from zarzuela “El niño judío“
M.Penella: Me llamabas, Rafaeliyo? from the opera “El gato montés“
G.Giménez: Allegro finale from zarzuela “La boda de Luis Alonso“
P.Sorozábal: No puede ser! from zarzuela “La Tabernera del puerto“
Soloists:
Placido Domingo
Juliana Grigoryan, soprano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert dedicated to Bedřich Smetana’s 200th anniversary
In program:
A.Dvorak: String Quartet No.12 “American” /26-29 min./
B.Smetana: Quartet No.1 “From My Life” /27-30 min./
“Avetis” String Quartet
Anush Nikogosyan, 1st violin
Karmen Tosunyan, 2nd violin
Hayk Ter-Hovhannisyan, viola
Mikayel Navasardyan, cello
We cordially invite you to participate in an exclusive musical event, Arsen Soghomonyan’s “Universal Bridges of Sound and Soul” concert.
In program:
P.Mascagni: “Cavalleria Rusticana” Օverture Siciliana “O Lola chai di latti”
R.Leoncavallo: Canio’s aria “Recitar!…Vesti la Giubba”
from the opera “I Pagliacci”
P.Mascagni: Intermezzo from the opera “Cavalleria
Rusticana”
G.Puccini: Cavaradossi’s aria “E lucevan le stelle” from
the opera “Tosca”
G.Verdi: Otello’s aria “Niun mi tema!” from the opera
“Otello”
P.I.Tchaikovsky: „The Queen of Spades“ Overture
P.I.Tchaikovsky: 2 arias from the opera “Queen of Spades”
U.Giordano: Count Loris Ipanov’s aria “Amor ti vieta” from the opera “Fedora”
A.Lara: “Granada”
Cardillo: “Catari”
E.Curtis: “Tu,ca nun chiagne!”
R.Falvo: “Dicitencello vuie”
Soloist: Arsen Soghomonyan
Conductor: Antonello Allemandi
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
B.Smetana: Overture to the opera “The Bartered Bride” (Armenian premiere) /7 min./
L.Bernstein: Serenade (after Plato’s “Symposium“), (Armenian premiere)
/30-33 min./
I.Stravinsky: Jeu de Cartes (Armenian premiere) /22 min./
L.Bernstein: Dances from the «West Side Story» /21-24 min./
Soloist: Carolin Widmann, violin
Conductor: Ilyich Rivas
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
J.Brahms: Piano Quartet in G minor /40-42 min./
L.Janacek: Violin Sonata /18 min./
A.Dvorak: Piano Quintet No.2 /40-42 min./
With the participation of Musicians of the ANPO
Soloists:
Carolin Widmann, violin
Hayk Melikyan, piano
Concert dedicated to the 155th annivarsery of Komitas
My Komitas… The most poetic incarnation of the Armenian soaring soul…
Embracing the gurgling of the springs, the smell of the wildflowers, and the purity of morning dew, he is laughing and yearning in an unfinished song of the
scattered raindrops…
Svetlana Navasardyan: Except from the essay “My Komitas”
In program:
W.A.Mozart: Fantasia in d-moll K 397
R.Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, 18 characterishe pieces, op.6
Komitas: Seven dances (Manushaki, Yerangi, Ounabi, Marali, Shushiki, Het u araj / Back and forth, Shoror Karno)
Komitas: Seven songs
Komitas: Toghik (Line)
Soloist: Svetlana Navassardian, piano
In program:
B.Martinu: Memorial to Lidice (Armenian premiere) /7-9 min./
B.Bartok: Piano Concerto No.3 (Armenian premiere) /23-25 min./
A.Dvorak: Symphony No. 8 /42 min./
Soloist: Barry Douglas, piano
Conductor: Ingo Metzmacher
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Dvorak: Requiem /96-100 min./
Soloists:
Anna Aglatova, soprano
Alina Chertash, mezzo-soprano
Tigran Melkonyan, tenor
Jan Martinik, bass
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Academic Choir
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor: Hovhannes Tchekidjian
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Robert Amirkhanyan: “Cantata of Love”
Soloist: Seda Amir-Karayan, contralto
Conductor: Fritz Krämer, conductor
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
L.Chaushyan: Violin Concerto
L.Chaushyan: Piano Concerto No.1 for String Orchestra
L.Chaushyan: Serenade to “Serenade” for String Orchestra
Soloists:
Anush Nikogosyan, violin
Anahit Chaushyan, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
W.A.Mozart: Piano Concerto No.27 /32 min./
1. Allegro
2. Larghetto
3. Allegro
F.Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4 (“Italian”) /32-34 min./
Soloist: Finghin Collins, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Vivaldi: Four Seasons /40-42 min./
in participation with Musicians of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloist: Anush Nikoghosyan, violin
In program:
H.Havrylets: „Canticum“ for String Orchestra
R.Strauss: The Four Last Songs /24-26 min./
A.Dvorak: Symphony No.9 (‘From the New World’) /43-45 min./
Soloist: Hrachuhi Bassenz, soprano
Conductor: Oksana Lyniv
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
GALA CONCERT of the 9th Pan-Armenian Solo Singing Competition after Gohar Gasparyan.
(dedicated to the 100 th anniversary of Gohar Gasparyan)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
– MEDDLEY LA BOHEME
– UNE VIE D’AMOUR ( DUO )
– PARIS AU MOIS D’AOUT
– LA BOHEME
– TU T’LAISSES ALLER
– LES DEUX GUITARES
– HIER ENCORE
– A MA FILLE
– SA JEUNESSE
– LA MAMMA
– MOURIR D’AIMER
– J’ME VOYAIS DEJA
– FOR ME FORMIDABLE
– SHE
– EMMENEZ MOI
– POUR TOI ARMENIE
Soloist: Jules Grison
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
New project With magnificent 3D animations and light effects, Tchaikovsky’s “NUTCRACKER” will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia at the “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall.
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
New project With magnificent 3D animations and light effects, Tchaikovsky’s “NUTCRACKER” will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia at the “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall.
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
New project With magnificent 3D animations and light effects, Tchaikovsky’s “NUTCRACKER” will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia at the “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall.
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
New project With magnificent 3D animations and light effects, Tchaikovsky’s “NUTCRACKER” will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia at the “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall.
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
New project With magnificent 3D animations and light effects, Tchaikovsky’s “NUTCRACKER” will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia at the “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall.
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
An evening that promises to be a true gem of the departing year: Johann Strauss’s waltzes performed by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by exquisite dances, will give you unforgettable moments of beauty and sophistication.
Before the concert begins, starting at 6:00 p.m., join us in the concert hall’s foyer for a festive masquerade ball. Guests will be treated to a glass of fine champagne and an ambiance of luxury worthy of Viennese traditions.
We invite you to spend this evening in an aristocratic style, immersing yourself in a world of elegance and grandeur!
P.S. Classic attire is recommended for the concert.
In program:
Johann Strauss (son): “Napoleon” March
Joseph Strauss: French Polka “Fire Festival”
Joseph Strauss: «Music of the Spheres» Waltz
Johann Strauss (son): «Trich-Trach» Polka
Johann Strauss (son): «Thunder and Lightning» Polka
Johann Strauss (son): Emperor Waltz
Part 2
Johann Strauss (son): «Die Fledermaus» Overture
Johann Strauss (son): «Anna» Polka
Johann Strauss (son): French Polka «Im Krapfenwald»
Johann Strauss (son): Egyptian March
Johann Strauss (son): Pizzicato Polka (with Joseph Strauss)
Johann Strauss (son): «Hunting» Fast Polka
Johann Strauss (son): «The Blue Danube» Waltz
Johann Strauss (father): Radetzky Waltz
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
New project With magnificent 3D animations and light effects, Tchaikovsky’s “NUTCRACKER” will be performed by the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia at the “Aram Khachaturian” Concert Hall.
In program:
P.Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
The Choir of the special vocal-choral school of the voice preservation
Artistic Director: Karine Arakelyan
Choirmaster: Emma Arakelyan
Conductor: Iaroslav Bychkov
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
An evening that promises to be a true gem of the departing year: Johann Strauss’s waltzes performed by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, accompanied by exquisite dances, will give you unforgettable moments of beauty and sophistication.
We invite you to spend this evening in an aristocratic style, immersing yourself in a world of elegance and grandeur!
P.S. Classic attire is recommended for the concert.
In program:
Johann Strauss (son): “Napoleon” March
Joseph Strauss: French Polka “Fire Festival”
Joseph Strauss: «Music of the Spheres» Waltz
Johann Strauss (son): «Trich-Trach» Polka
Johann Strauss (son): «Thunder and Lightning» Polka
Johann Strauss (son): Emperor Waltz
Part 2
Johann Strauss (son): «Die Fledermaus» Overture
Johann Strauss (son): «Anna» Polka
Johann Strauss (son): French Polka «Im Krapfenwald»
Johann Strauss (son): Egyptian March
Johann Strauss (son): Pizzicato Polka (with Joseph Strauss)
Johann Strauss (son): «Hunting» Fast Polka
Johann Strauss (son): «The Blue Danube» Waltz
Johann Strauss (father): Radetzky Waltz
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: “Nabucco” opera, finale of the 2nd Act
G.Verdi: “Aida” opera, finale of the 2nd Act
C.Orff: “Carmina Burana” oratorio, finale
L.v.Beethoven: Fantasy for piano, choir and orchestra
Armenian National Academic Choir
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor: Hovhannes Tchekidjian
Soloist: Hayk Melikyan, piano
Conductor: Hovhannes Tchekidjian
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
L.v.Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.3 /39-42 min./
Intermission
W.A.Mozart: Symphony No.41 (“Jupiter”) /31-33 min./
Conductor and Soloist: Sunwook Kim, piano
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of
the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
H.Mancini: The Pink Panther
Gevorg Smorodinov, contrabass
Nelly Muradyan, contrabass
Alvina Sargsyan, contrabass
Marianna Manukyan, contrabass
Emil Hovhannisyan, contrabass
Teacher: Karen Khachatryan
F.Mendelssohn: Concert Duet No.2
Grigor Budaghyan, clarinet
Gevorg Petrosyan, clarinet
Teacher: Arsen Grigoryan
R.Strauss: Horn Concerto No.1, 1st movement
Garegin Ghazaryan, horn
Levon Adamyan, horn
Sargis Hakobyan, horn
Artur Tadevosov, horn
Teacher: Arshavir Isahakyan
W.A.Mozart: Divertimento No.3 for 2 Clarinets and Bassoon (1, 3 & 4 mov.)
Eduard Khorozyan, clarinet
Garik Harutyunyan, clarinet
Hovik-Khoren Esmeryan, bassoon
Teacher: Suren Khorozyan
F.Gregor: Tuba Concerto
Arman Arustamyan, tuba
Teacher: Vagharshak Pepanyan
A.Vaugner: Duet for Tuba
Arman Arustamyan, tuba
David Minasyan, tuba
Teacher: Vagharshak Pepanyan
A.Vivaldi: Double concerto for 2 Horns
Tigran Harutunyan, horn
Martin Arshakyan, horn
Ernest Shahinyan, piano
Teacher: Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan
L.v.Beethoven: First Duo from three Duos originally for Clarinet and Bassoon
Eduard Khorozyan, clarinet
Artur Tadevosov, horn
Teacher: Suren Khorozyan
Saint-Saens: Dance Macabre
Narek Shubin, bassoon
Vahan Kocharyan, oboe
Teacher: Andranik Kochar
A.Vivaldi: Concerto for Bassoon and 2 oboes, g-moll, 1st movement
Narek Shubin, bassoon
Vahan Kocharyan, oboe
Artavazd Khachatryan, oboe
Teacher: Andranik Kochar
W.A.Mozart: Sonata for 2 Bassoons, 1st movement
Arthur Mikayelyan, bassoon
Hovik-Khoren Esmeryan, bassoon
Teacher: Andranik Kochar
J.Fisher: Oboe Concerto, 2nd & 3rd movements
Tigran Gasparyan, oboe
Teacher: Ashot Galstyan
A.Vivaldi: Double Concerto for 2 Oboes, 2nd & 3rd movements
Grigor Revazyan, oboe
Mesrob Martirosyan, oboe
Teacher: Ashot Galstyan
B.Kovács: “Salute Signore Rossini”
Arsen Balayan, clarinet
Lena Torosyan, piano
Teacher: Arsen Grigoryan
D.Lukiyanov: Eight Rhythmic Dialogues for Timpani and Snare Drum
Ashot Margaryan, timpani
Hayk Simonyan, snare drum
Teacher: Valentin Kochetkov
D.Paliev: Na Choroto for snare drum
Vahagn Yengibaryan, snare drum
Lusine Baghramyan, piano
Teacher: Valentin Kochetkov
J.Casterede: “Dreamy flutes” trio for flutes
Avetis Eskenyan, flute
Vadim Talalian, flute
Astghik Karapetyan, flute
Teacher: Narek Avakyan
J.B Boismortier: Sonata in A-minor for trombone trio
David Tovmasyan, trombone
Narek Davtyan, trombone
Gor Yenokyan, trombone
Teacher: Tigran Hakobyan
A cosmic musical and visual journey through our solar system.
In program:
S.Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.3 /43-45 min./
G.Holst: “The Planets” /45-47 min./
Soloist: Dmitry Masleev, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
M.Mavisakalyan: Fantasy – on themes of songs by Arno Babajanian
Arno Babajanian:
1. “The First Song of Love”
2. “Breeze”
3. “A Pretty Girl of Yerevan”
4. “I was born here”
5. “Thank you”
6. “Ferris Wheel”
7. “Beauty Queen”
8. “As long as I remember”
9. “Mimosa makes your head spin”
10. “Your Footprints”
11. “Bring me back the Music”
12. “Year of Love”
13. “Destiny”
14. “Nocturne”
Soloists:
Syuzanna Melkonyan
Sona Rubenyan
Tigran Melkonyan
Arthur Aghajanov
Karen Ananyan, piano
Assistant to conductor: Varduhi Minasyan
Conductor: Yervand Yerznkyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Piano Concerto /35-37 min./
Intermission
D.Shostakovich: Symphony No.5 /51-53 min./
Soloist: Sheng Cai, piano
Conductor: Zhang Guoyong
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program.
J.Brahms: Violin Concerto in D-moll, Op.77 /42-45 min./
Intermission
J.Brahms: Symphony No.2 /43-46 min./
Soloist: Pavel Milyukov, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
W.A.Mozart: Piano Sonata in D-dur No.19
F.Chopin: Sonata No.3 h-moll
W.A.Mozart: Sonata in F-dur, K 332
F.Chopin: Impromptu No.2, fis-dur
F.Chopin: Nocturne No.14, cis-moll
F.Chopin: Rondo Es-dur, op.16
Soloist: Vag Papian, piano
In program:
J.Brahms: Academic Festival Overture /10-12 min./
R.Schumann: Piano Concerto /36-39 min./
1. Allegro affettuoso
2. Intermezzo: Andantino grazioso
3. Allegro vivace
Intermission
R.Schumann: Symphony No.1 “Spring” /30 min./
1. Andante un poco maestoso – Allegro molto vivace
2. Larghetto
3. Scherzo: Molto vivace
4. Allegro animato e grazioso
Soloist: Philipp Kopachevsky, piano
Conductor: Lucius Hemmer
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
1.Harry Potter
2.Batman
3.Pirates of the Caribbean
4.Inception
5.Gladiator
6.Interstellar
7.Angels & Demons
8.The Rock
9.Star Wars
10.Avatar
Conductor: Iaroslav Bychkov
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert dedicated to 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour.
In program:
1. UNE VIE DE BOHEME (Medley)
2. FOR ME FORMIDABLE
3. A MA FILLE
4. LES DEUX GUITARES
5. LA MAMMA
6. UNE VIE D’AMOUR
7. LA BOHEME
8. SA JEUNESSE
9. J’ME VOYAIS DEJA
10. HIER ENCORE
11. SHE
12. EMMENEZ MOI
13. POUR TOI ARMENIE
Soloists:
Gor Sujyan
Inga Arshakyan
Jules Grison
Gurgen Baveyan
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
On the occasion of Women’s Month, we invite you to an unforgettable evening, filled with the rhythms of the most sensual and captivating genre: Argentine tango.
In program:
L.v.Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.2 /30-32 min./
1. Allegro con brio
2. Adagio
3. Molto allegro
Intermission
F.Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3 “Scottish” /41-43 min./
1. Andante
2. Vivace
3. Adagio
4. Allegro vivacissimo
Soloist: Lorenzo Di Bella, piano
Conductor: Eckart Preu
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
W.A.Mozart: Requiem /53-55 min./
“HOVER” State Chamber Choir
Artistic Director and Choirmaster: Sona Hovhannisyan
Yerevan State Chamber Choir
Artistic Director and Choirmaster: Kristina Voskanyan
Soloists:
Anna Aglatova, soprano
Sofia Tumanyan, mezzo-soprano
Tigran Melkonyan, tenor
Milan Siljanov, bass
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert dedicated to International Francophonie Day.
In program:
Henri Verneuil’s film music
Conductor: Gevorg Muradyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevan Etudes” /8-10 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47 /34-36 min./
1. Allegro moderato
2. Adagio di molto
3. Allegro, ma non tanto
Intermission
J.Brahms: Symphony No.4 /43-46 min./
1. Allegro non troppo
2. Andante moderato
3. Allegro giocoso
4. Allegro energico e passionato
Soloist: Elly Suh, violin
Conductor: Bedros Shetilian
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
An unprecedented concert as part of the 100th-anniversary celebrations of the National Philharmonic Orchestra.
“Mad About You,” “2-Wicky,” and other chart-topping hits will be performed on May 7 at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, accompanied by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Sponsored by AraratBank
A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to support children with hearing impairments.
In program:
1. Intro/ Autoharp
2. 2Wicky
3. The Wrong Place
4. Vinegar & Salt
5. Out of sight
6. Le Temps Qui court
7. Stranger
8. Anger Never Dies
9. Romantic
10. Eden
11. You Love Me to death
12. Hiding in a Song
13. No More Sweet Music
14. Jackie Cane
15. The Night Before
16. Badaboum
17. Mad About You
18. Amalfi
Band Members:
Alex Callier, bass
Arnout Hellofs, drums
Geert Noppe, keyboard
Geike Arnaert, lead vocal
Pieter Peirsman, guitar/backing vocals
Raymond Geerts, guitar
Conductor: Cedric Murrath
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Centennial celebration concert of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
In program:
D.Shostakovich: Festive overture /6 min./
S.Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.2 /33-35 min./
1. Andantino — Allegretto
2. Scherzo
3. Intermezzo
4. Finale
Intermission
A.Khachaturian: Symphony No.2 /51-53 min./
1. Andante maestoso
2. Allegro risoluto
3. Andante sostenuto
4. Andante mosso – allegro sostenuto. Maestoso
Soloist: Yuja Wang, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
A Legendary Voice in Yerevan
For the first time in her world-renowned career, Spanish soprano Ainhoa Arteta will perform in Armenia!
The program will feature works by iconic figures of Spanish classical music: Antón García Abril, Manuel de Falla, Fernando Obradors, and Enrique
The concert is organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Armenia, with the support of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra and Primavera Charitable Foundation (Armenia).
In program:
Fernando Obradors: Canciones clásicas españolas
– Al amor
– Corazón, ¿por qué pasáis?…
– Del cabello más sutil
– Coplas de Curro Dulce
Manuel de Falla: Danza del fuego de El amor brujo (piano solo)
Manuel de Falla: Siete canciones populares españolas
– El paño moruno
– Seguidilla murciana
– Asturiana
– Jota
– Nana
– Canción
– Polo
Joaquín Rodrigo: Adagio del Concierto de Aranjuez (piano solo)
Enrique Granados: Danza española n.o 5 “Andaluza” (piano solo)
Enrique Granados: Tonadillas al estilo antiguo (F. Periquet)
– La maja de Goya
– El majo tímido
– El tra-la-lá y el punteado
– El majo discreto
Enrique Granados: Intermedio de Goyescas (piano solo)
Joaquín Turina: Poema en forma de canciones (R. Campoamor)
– Dedicatoria (piano solo)
– Nunca olvida…
– Cantares
– Los dos miedos
– Las locas por amor
Soloists:
Ainhoa Arteta, soparno
Victor Carbajo, piano
In program:
J.Brahms: Academic Festival Overture /10-12 min./
L.v.Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.4 /32-35 min./
1. Allegro moderato
2. Andante con moto
3. Rondo
Intermission
L.v.Beethoven: Symphony No.4 /33-36 min./
1. Adagio – Allegro vivace
2. Adagio
3. Scherzo-trio: Allegro vivace
4. Allegro ma non troppo
Soloist: Lucas Debargue, piano (France)
Conductor: David Wroe (USA)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
With the support of the Embassy of Argentina in Armenia
In program:
A.Piazzolla:
Violentango /4 min./
Oblivion /4 min./
Adiós Nonino /7 min./
Fuga y Misterio /5 min./
Tres Movimientos Tanguísticos Porteños /20 min./
– Allegretto
– Moderato
– Vivace
Libertango /5 min./
Soloist: Tigran Grigoryan, accordion
Conductor: Gustavo Fontana Kadekjian (Argentina)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
D.Shostakovich: Symphonic poem “October” /12-13 min./
D.Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No.2 /19-22 min./
1. Allegro
2. Andante
3. Allegro
Intermission
D.Shostakovich: Symphony No.15 /47-50 min./
1. Allegretto
2. Adagio
3. Allegretto
4. Adagio
Soloist: Phillipp Kopachevsky, piano (Russia)
Conductor: Stanislav Kochanovsky (Russia)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Tchaikovsky: “Waltz of Flowers” from “Nutcracker” suite
Grieg: “Peer Gynt” – In the hall of the Mountain King
Klaus Badelt: “Pirates of the Caribbean” soundtrack
Hans Zimmer: “Zoosters Breakout” from the cartoon “Madagascar”
John Williams: Hedwig’s theme from the “Harry Potter” suite
Jerry Goldsmith: “Mulan” Suite
Hans Zimmer: Music from the cartoon “The Lion King”
John Williams: “Harry’s Wondrous World” from “Harry Potter” suite
John Williams: “The Imperial March” from the “Star Wars” movie
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
L.v.Beethoven: Violin Concerto /47-50 min./
1. Allegro ma non troppo
2. Larghetto
3. Rondo. Allegro
Intermission
L.v.Beethoven: Symphony No.7 /41-43 min./
1. Poco sostenuto – Vivace
2. Allegretto
3. Presto – Assai meno presto
4. Allegro con brio
Soloist: Christian Tetzlaff, violin (Germany)
Conductor: Gevorg Gharabekyan (Switzerland)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Kesayan՝ Symphony of jazz
Soloist: Gary Kesayan, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
The first concert in the “Harmony” Chamber Hall is an exclusive baroque evening, in a comfortable and elegant environment created for lovers of classical music.
KV ART Ensemble will present the artistic world of Georg Philipp Telemann with all its charm and modern interpretation.
With the participation of:
Hripsime Aghaqaryan, harpsichord
Shahane Aghaqaryan, soprano
Narek Avagyan, flute
Narek Sahakyan, violin
Vahe Danielyan, cello
In program:
L.v.Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 /39-42 min./
1. Allegro
2. Adagio un poco mosso
3. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
Intermission
J.Brahms: Symphony No.1 /27-30 min./
1. Allegro
2. Andante sostenuto
3. Un poco allegretto e grazioso
4. Adagio
Soloist: Francois-Frederic Guy, piano (France)
Conductor: Marc Albrecht (Germany)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
Concert of the winners of AGBU competition
In program.
Part A
Victorya Ulikhanyan: “Anthesis” for piano trio and string orchestra (premiere)
Performers:
Araks Ashchyan, piano
Victorya Ulikhanyan, violin
Lyana Ulikhanyan, cello
The strings’ group of ANPO
A.Dvorak: Piano Quintet No. 2, 1st movement
Performers:
Luiza Kostanyan, piano
Diana Sargsyan, 1st violin
Nazeli Atoyan, 2nd violin
Marine Khachatryan, viola
Andranik Aghajanyan, cello
P.Tchaikovsky / Shabo: “Nutcracker Fantasy” for Clarinet and Piano
Performers:
Avag Avagyan, clarinet
Elen Harutyunyan, piano
F.Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No.1 in d-moll, 1st movement
Performers:
Andrey Kurbet, piano
Norayr Maghakyan, violin
Henry Yerkanyan, cello
G.Holst: Jupiter from “The Planets” Suite, arrangement for the wind quintet
L.v.Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1, 3rd movement
Performers:
Eduard Dayan, violin
Lucy Ishkhanyan, piano
Part B
Saint-Saens: Morceau de concert for harp and orchestra
Soloist: Meredith Movsisian
J.Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar & orchestra, 2nd movement
Soloist: Eduard Hrmushyan
Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Concerto No 1, D-dur, 3rd movement
Soloist: Lilit Sargsyan
J.Haydn: Piano Concerto Hob. XVIII, D-dur, 1st movement
Soloist: Leo Avanesyan
P.Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.3
Soloist: Vardan Gyodakyan
N.Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1, 1st movement Soloist: Eduard Dayan
Conductors:
Nerses Mkrtchyan
Iaroslav Bychkov
In program:
E.Grieg: Holberg Suite, Op. 40 /21-23 min./
D.Haladjian: Concerto for Violin and orchestra “Sonorus Autumnus”
F.Schubert: String Quartet No.14 in d-moll, D.810 “Death and the Maiden” (arr. for string orchestra by Gustav Mahler) /40-42 min./
Soloist: Anush Topchjan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
J.S.Bach: Cantata “Christ lag in Todesbanden” BWV 4 /21-23 min./
G.F.Handel: Ode for St.Cecillia’s Day HWV 76 /48-50 min./
Hover State Chamber Choir
Choirmaster: Sona Hovhannisyan
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Part I
TROMBONE TRIO
Participants: David Tovmasyan, Narek Davtyan and Gor Yenokyan (newcomer)
J.Gershwin: Summertime
Class of Tigran Hakobyan
Participant: David Zurnajian
F.Schubert: Ave Maria
Class of Tigran Hakobyan
Accompanist: Varduhi Minasyan, piano
CLARINET
Participant: Menua Hunanyan
V.Monti: Czardas
Class of Suren Khorozyan
Accompanist: Knarik Grigoryan, piano
FRENCH HORN
Participant: Marine Davtyan
E.Bozza: Forest
Class of Arshavir Isahakyan
Accompanist: Heghine Grigoryan, piano
TROMBONE TRIO
Participants: David Tovmasyan, Narek Davtyan and Gor Yenokyan (newcomer)
Arrangements by Dennis Armitage: “I got Rhythm”, “It’s wonderful”, “I got plenty o’ Nuttin’”, “Rhapsody in Blue ”
Class of Tigran Hakobyan
FRENCH HORN
Participant: Tigran Harutyunyan
A.Rosetti: French Horn Concerto, 3rd movement
Class of Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan
Accompanist: Henrietta Harutyunova, piano
OBOE
Participant: Artavazd Khachatryan
Saint-Saens: Oboe Sonata 2nd movement
Class of Harutyun Shakhkyan
Participant: Tigran Gasparyan
V.Bellini: Oboe Concerto
Class of Ashot Galstyan
Accompanist: Lusine Karapetyan, piano
Participant: Vahan Kocharyan
G.Donizetti: Sonata for Oboe, 1st part
Class of Ashot Galstyan
OBOE DUET
Participants: Artavazd Khachatryan and Tigran Gasparyan
G.P.Telemann: Sonata for two oboes
Class of Harutyun Shakhkyan
Accompanist: Ellada Galoyan, piano
TRIO
Participants:
Arthur Mikayelyan, bassoon
Tigran Gasparyan, oboe
Lucine Baghramyan, piano
H.Brod: Trio
Class of Andranik Kochar
BASSOON
Participants: Arthur Mikayelyan and Narek Shubin
A.Piazzolla: Libertango Duet
Class of Andranik Kochar
Participant: Areg Beknazaryan (newcomer)
G.B.Pergolesi: Song
W.A.Mozart: Allegretto
Class of Andranik Kochar
Accompanist: Lusine Baghramyan, piano
FRENCH HORN
Participant: Levon Adamyan
E.Bozza: In the Forest
Class of Arshavir Isahakyan
Accompanist: Heghine Grigoryan, piano
CLARINET
Participant: Garik Harutyunyan
G.Alamiro: Carnival of Venice
Class of Suren Khorozyan
Part II
CLARINET
Participant: Narek Nacharyan
W.A.Mozart: Rondo
Class of Suren Khorozyan
Accompanist: Lucine Dionesyan, piano
Participant: Misak-Mike Hajiyan (newcomer)
N.Rakov: Vocalise
Class of Suren Khorozyan
Accompanist: Lucine Dionesyan, piano
FLUTE
Participant: Astghik Karapetyan
F.Kulau: Fantasy No. 1 in D major for solo flute
Class of Narek Avagyan
Participant: Helen Martirosyan (newcomer)
C.Debussy: Syrinx
Class of Narek Avagyan
Participant: Avetis Eskenyan
A.Jolivet: The Song of Linus
Class of Narek Avagyan
Accompanist: Lusine Grigoryan, piano
Participant: Vadim Talalyan
F.Martin: Ballad
Class of Narek Avagyan
Accompanist: Karine Hovhannisyan, piano
TUBA DUET
Participants: Arman Arustamyan and Arthur Mikayelyan
Blecker: 12 Concert Duets for 1st part
Class of Vagharshak Pepanyan
FLUTE QUARTET
Participants: Astghik Karapetyan, Helen Martirosyan, Avetis Eskenyan and Vadim Talalyan
J.Castered: “Light Flutes” Quartet
Class of Narek Avagyan
CLARINET
Participant: Grigor Budaghyan
B.Kovach: Tribute to Johann Strauss
Class of Arsen Grigoryan
Participant: Arsen Balayan
C.Debussy: Rhapsody
Class of Arsen Grigoryan
Participant: Mihran Grigoryan (newcomer)
C.M.v.Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1, 3rd movement
Class of Arsen Grigoryan
Participant: Alex Beglaryan (newcomer)
C.M.v.Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1, 1st movement
Class of Arsen Grigoryan
Accompanist: Lena Torosyan, piano
OBOE
Participant: Mesrop Martirosyan
E.Bozza: Fantasy for Oboe (Pastorale)
Class of Ashot Galstyan
Participant: Grigor Revazyan
J.B.Lully: Sonata for Oboe in C major, 1st and 2nd movements
Class of Ashot Galstyan
Accompanist: Lucine Karapetyan, piano
DOUBLE BASS QUINTET
Participants: Yeva Gevorgyan, Alvina Sargsyan, Nelly Muradyan, Ani Armenakyan and Arman Aghajanyan (newcomer)
H.Mancini: The Pink Panther, arrangement for quintet
Class of Karen Khachatryan
Presenter: Henrietta Harutyunova
Ruben Osipoff, sound engineer
Samvel Ohanyan, video engineer
Arman Padaryan, concert producer
Teachers:
Narek Avagyan, flute
Ashot Galstyan, oboe
Harutyun Shakhkyan, oboe
Andranik Kochar, bassoon
Suren Khorozyan, clarinet
Arsen Grigoryan, clarinet
Meruzhan Ter-Minasyan, french horn
Arshavir Isahakyan, french horn
Vagharshak Pepanyan, tuba
Tigran Hakobyan, trombone
Karen Khachatryan, double bass
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Incidental music written for drama “Masquerade” /18 min./
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevanian Etudes”, 1st mov. “Enzeli” /9 min./
G.Yeghiazaryan: Dance of the Fishermen from ballet “Sevan” /4 min./
E.Mirzoyan: Lyrical picture “Shushanik” /6 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Incidental music written for drama “Masquerade” /18 min./
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevanian Etudes”, 1st mov. “Enzeli” /9 min./
G.Yeghiazaryan: Dance of the Fishermen from ballet “Sevan” /4 min./
E.Mirzoyan: Lyrical picture “Shushanik” /6 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Incidental music written for drama “Masquerade” /18 min./
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevanian Etudes”, 1st mov. “Enzeli” /9 min./
G.Yeghiazaryan: Dance of the Fishermen from ballet “Sevan” /4 min./
E.Mirzoyan: Lyrical picture “Shushanik” /6 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Incidental music written for drama “Masquerade” /18 min./
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevanian Etudes”, 1st mov. “Enzeli” /9 min./
G.Yeghiazaryan: Dance of the Fishermen from ballet “Sevan” /4 min./
E.Mirzoyan: Lyrical picture “Shushanik” /6 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Incidental music written for drama “Masquerade” /18 min./
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevanian Etudes”, 1st mov. “Enzeli” /9 min./
G.Yeghiazaryan: Dance of the Fishermen from ballet “Sevan” /4 min./
E.Mirzoyan: Lyrical picture “Shushanik” /6 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Khachaturian: Incidental music written for drama “Masquerade” /18 min./
A.Spendiaryan: “Yerevanian Etudes”, 1st mov. “Enzeli” /9 min./
G.Yeghiazaryan: Dance of the Fishermen from ballet “Sevan” /4 min./
E.Mirzoyan: Lyrical picture “Shushanik” /6 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Conductor: Nerses Mkrtchyan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: Overture to “La forza del destino” /7-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin concerto, D minor, op. 47 /34- 36 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: Overture to “La forza del destino” /7-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin concerto, D minor, op. 47 /34- 36 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Arutiunian: Aria from the opera “Sayat-Nova” /3-4 min./
K.Petrossian: “Armenia” /4 min./
R.Amirkhanyan: “Yeraz im Yerkir Hayreni” /4 min./
A.Khachaturian: Symphony No.2 /49-51 min./
1. Andante maestoso
2. Allegro risoluto
3. Andante sostenuto
4. Andante mosso – allegro sostenuto. Maestoso
R.Khaleqi: “Ey Iran” /3 min./
Soloist: Liparit Avetisyan, tenor
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: Overture to “La forza del destino” /7-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin concerto, D minor, op. 47 /34- 36 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: Overture to “La forza del destino” /7-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin concerto, D minor, op. 47 /34- 36 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: Overture to “La forza del destino” /7-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin concerto, D minor, op. 47 /34- 36 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
G.Verdi: Overture to “La forza del destino” /7-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin concerto, D minor, op. 47 /34- 36 min./
A.Arutiunian: Waltz /6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballet “Gayane”
– Dance of the Rose Maiden /3 min./
– Lullaby /5 min./
– Lezginka /3 min./
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
J.Sibelius: “Finlandia” symphonic poem /6-9 min./
J.Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47 /34-36 min./
I. Allegro moderato
II. Adagio di molt
III. Allegro, ma non tanto
Intermission
G.Mahler: Symphony No.1 /57-60 min./
I. Langsam. Schleppend
II. Kraftig bewegt
III. Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen
IV. Sturmisch bewegt
Soloist: Sergey Khachatryan, violin
Conductor: Pietari Inkinen (Finland)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
A.Babajanian: Heroic Ballad /21-23 min./
G.Verdi: „La Forza Del Destino“ Overture /7-9 min./
G.Verdi: “Pace, Pace…” aria from the opera “La Forza Del Destino” /4-6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Variation of Aegina and Bacchanalia from the ballet
“Spartacus” /3-4 min./
G.Puccini: Liu’s aria “Signore, ascolta” from the opera “Turandot” /2-3 min./
P.Luna: “De España Vengo” aria from the zarzuela “El Niño Judo” /5-6 min./
A.Khachaturian: Adagio and Victory of Spartacus from the ballet
“Spartacus” /7-9 min./
Soloists:
Juliana Grigoryan, soprano
Armen Babakhanyan, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: “Scheherazade” symphonic suite, op.35 /50 min./
I. The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
II. The Story of the Kalendar Prince
III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
IV. Festival at Baghdad
Intermission
Modest Mussorgsky: «Pictures at an Exhibition» /33-35 min./
Maurice Ravel: «Bolero» /13-15 min./
Conductor: Valery Gergiev
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No.11 /16-18 min./
I. Introduction: Andantino
II. Scherzo: Allegretto
II. Recitative: Adagio
IV. Etude: Allegro
V. Humoresque: Allegro
VI. Elegy: Adagio
VII. Finale: Moderato — Meno mosso — Moderato
Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No.12 /25-27 min./
I. Moderato — Allegretto — Moderato — Allegretto — Moderato
II. Allegretto — Adagio — Moderato — Adagio — Moderato — Allegretto
Sergei Rachmaninov: Romance (from his unfinished quartet No.1) /6 min./
Alexander Borodin: Quartet No.2 /30 min./
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo. Allegro
III. Notturno, Andante
IV. Finale: Andante – Vivace
Borodin Quartet (Russia) Members:
Nikolai Sachenko, 1st violin
Sergei Lomovsky, 2nd violin
Igor Naidin, viola
Vladimir Balshin, cello
In program:
Arvo Pärt: “Swansong” for orchestra /6-8 min./
Arvo Pärt: Lamentate for piano and orchestra /37 min./
Intermission
Bach: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No.1 in A-minor /15-18 min./
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro Assai
Arvo Pärt: “Adam’s Lament” for choir and string orchestra /24-26 min./
With participation of “HOVER” State Chamber Choir
Artistic Director and Choirmaster: Sona Hovhannisyan
Soloists:
Anush Nikoghosyan, violin
Samson Tsoy, piano (Kazakhstan – UK)
Conductor: Andrey Boreyko (Germany)
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Béla Bartók: Violin Concerto No.2 /38-40 min./
I. Allegro non troppo
II. Andante tranquillo
III. Allegro molto
Intermission
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: “Sheherazade” symphonic suite, op.35 /50 min./
I. The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
II. The Story of the Kalendar Prince
III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
IV. Festival at Baghdad
Soloist: Vilde Frang, violin (Norway)
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
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Soloist: Vittorio Grigolo, tenor (Italy)
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Edvard Mirzoyan: Epitaph /12-15 min./
Benjamin Britten: Violin Concerto, op.15 /35-37 min./
I. Moderato con moto – Agitato – Tempo primo
II. Vivace – Animando – Largamente – Cadenza
III. Passacaglia: Andante lento
Intermission
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No.36 in C major, K.425 /30-33 min./
I. Adagio – Allegro spiritoso
II. Andante con moto
III. Menuetto
IV. Presto
Soloist: Baiba Skride, violin (Latvia)
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Bach: Concerto in G major for flute and orchestra, Wq. 169
Cécile Chaminade: Concertino for flute and orchestra
Paul Taffanel: Fantasy on Themes from Weber’s Opera Der Freischütz
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Four Flutes and Orchestra
Franz Doppler: Concerto in D minor for Two Flutes and Orchestra
François Borne: Fantasy brillante on Themes from Bizet’s Opera Carmen
Soloists:
Mario Bruno
Elen Virabyan
Yerzhan Kushanov
Narek Avagyan
Vincent Lucas
Denis Lupachov
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
In program:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 /37-40 min./
I. Allegro
II. Adagio un poco mosso
III. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
Intermission
Franz Liszt: A Faust Symphony /75 min./
I. Faust
II. Gretchen
III. Mephistopheles
Soloist: Eva Gevorgyan, piano
Conductor: Eduard Topchjan
Armenian National Academic Choir
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor: Hovhannes Tchekidjian
Eduard Topchjan, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor of the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra