Yerevan to host Aram Khachatryan International Contest

The seventh international contest dedicated to 20th century great Armenian composer Aram Khacahatryan will be held in Yerevan between June 6-13.

The event will kick off at the Komitas Pantheon. The official opening ceremony is due at 7:00 pm on June 6 at the Aram Khachatryan concert hall. The State Youth Orchestra will perform an opening concert under conductor Christian Yarvi.

The concert program includes performances by pianist Armen Babakhanyan, a holder of numerous international awards. Khachatryan Violon Concerto Movement #3, by prominent violinist Mikhail Simonyan, will conclude the program.

The contest will bring together 36 piano players and 11 composers from the CIS countries, Europe, the United States, Canada, Australia, Lebanon, Georgia, China, Korea and the Dominique Republic.

The award ceremony will take place on June 13 at the Aram Khachatryan concert hall.