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Experience world-class performances and celebrate Armenian culture as the 8th annual Armenia International Music Festival kicks off the 19th concert season of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra on September 16. Spanning over a month in Yerevan, this festival promises a journey of musical discovery, concluding on October 28, organizers said.

The festival, established in 2017 through the efforts of Sergey Smbatyan, the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, has gained international recognition in just a few years and become a beloved event among classical music enthusiasts.

This year, the festival will feature five symphonic concerts at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. With the support of the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy of Armenia, the festival will delight classical music lovers with a rich program and prominent artists. The lineup includes performances by pianists Yekwon Sunwoo, Hayk Melikyan, and Nikita Mndoyants, cellist Maximilian Hornung, and violinist Stephen Waarts under the baton of distinguished conductors Sergey Smbatyan, Nabil Shehata, Luis Andrade and Rémi Durupt.

The concerts will present a varied repertoire, including compositions from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as contemporary works. Audiences can look forward to a mix of Russian and European composers like Camille Saint-Saëns, Felix Mendelssohn, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Alexey Shor, alongside Armenian composers such as Grigor Yeghiazaryan, Alexander Spendiarian, Edward Mirzoyan, Tigran Mansurian, Eduard Hayrapetyan, and Armen Smbatyan.

The Armenia International Music Festival is more than just music; it's about connection. It brings people together, whether they are locals or visitors. In recent years, the festival has welcomed numerous tourists, allowing them to explore Armenian performing arts and enjoy unforgettable evenings in a city known for its warmth and hospitality.

More information about the festival program and tickets is available here.