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Armenia State Symphony Orchestra 20th Anniversary Gala Concert

A large-scale, free open-air gala concert held at Yerevan's Cascade Complex to celebrate the conclusion of the Armenia State Symphony Orchestra's 20th anniversary season. The performance featured a wide-ranging program including classical masterpieces, symphonic interpretations of modern rock and pop hits, and traditional Armenian folk music.

Date
Jul 20, 2026
Location
Yerevan
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Armenia State Symphony Orchestra 20th Anniversary Gala Concert

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Highlights

  • Free open-air performance at the iconic Cascade Complex in Yerevan
  • Symphonic arrangements of hits by System of a Down and Michael Jackson
  • Performance of traditional Armenian dances Kochari and Yarkhushta
  • Conducted by Artistic Director Sergey Smbatyan
The Armenia State Symphony Orchestra marked the end of its 20th anniversary season with a significant public performance at the Cafesjian Sculpture Garden, located within Yerevan's iconic Cascade Complex. Led by Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Sergey Smbatyan, the free gala attracted thousands of residents and visitors, fulfilling the ensemble's mission to make symphonic music accessible to a broad audience in a prominent public setting.

The concert's diverse repertoire spanned several centuries and genres, featuring works by renowned composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Maurice Ravel, and Aram Khachaturian, along with pieces by Tigran Mansurian and Charles Aznavour. In a unique fusion of styles, the program also included orchestral arrangements of contemporary tracks by System of a Down, Led Zeppelin, and Michael Jackson. The event further celebrated Armenian heritage with symphonic versions of traditional dances like the Kochari and Yarkhushta.

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Cafesjian Sculpture Garden
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