March 120:30
Opening Gala Concert The “Armenian Virtuosos” International Academy-Festival
Thursday, Mar 26, 2026, 03:00 PM · Karen Demirchyan Sport and Concert Complex
Programme
- A. Khachaturian: Masquerade Suite
- G. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
- B. Britten: The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Performers
- Conductor: Peter Stark / UK
- Soloist: Michel Lethiec, clarinet / France
The Yerevan Youth Orchestra opened the “Armenian Virtuosos” International Academy-Festival, organized by the Music for the Future Foundation, with a gala concert marking the beginning of this unique educational and cultural initiative held from March 26 to April 4, 2026 — set to become one of the most significant classical music events in Armenia.
Bringing together young musicians, leading professionals, and international expertise, the festival creates a platform for artistic growth, collaboration, and exchange. The opening concert set the tone for the days ahead, celebrating talent, excellence, and the shared language of music.
