Spivakov's concert brings Azerbaijani musicians to Armenia (video)

The CIS Youth Symphonic Orchestra had a concert late on Friday in Yerevan's Opera House, conducted by famous Russian violinist, Art Director of the Virtuosos of Moscow and SSSR Folk Artist Vladimir Spivakov.

The concert had brought five young Azerbaijani musicians in a rare Baku-Yerevan flight. Accompanied by former Armenian ambassador to Russia, Armen Smbatyan, also Azerbaijan's Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu was attending the concert.

Before the concert would begin, Mikhail Shvidkov, advisor to Russian president on cooperation in cultural issues, welcomed the initiative. He said that this is a very brave decision as also Azerbaijani musicians were taking part in the concert.

"These youth have come into this world to teach us that we must live in peace," said he.

After the concert famous Armenian duduk master, Jivan Gasparyan, shared impressions.

"It is a wonderful idea. This is the good will of the peoples, it symbolizes peace. All the people must leave in peace together," said he.

Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan and first lady Rita Sargsyan were also present at the concert.