Armenian musician proposes holding Armenian music competition in Yerevan

Martin Vardazaryan, conductor of the pops and symphony orchestra of the Armenian TV and radio, believes it is time for holding international Armenian music competitions in Armenia.

The country has serious potential for that, he said. At his Aug. 9 press conference, Vardazaryan proposed organizing an international competition in Yerevan. According to him, relevant steps will be made next year. Yervand Yerzinkyan, Artistic Director of the orchestra, said that putting the idea into practice requires greater combined efforts.