12th Khachaturian International Festival

The Khachaturian International Festival returns for its 12th edition in Yerevan, and will take place from November 20 to December 16, 2024. This year’s festival promises a rich program featuring numerous captivating concerts, with performances by acclaimed violinists Leia Zhu and Clara-Jumi Kang, cellist Sophiе Kauer, and pianist Antonio di Cristofano, alongside the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra under the direction of its Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sergey Smbatyan. The festival will also feature guest conductors, including Marco Crispo (Italy) and Marco Parisotto (Canada). It is important to highlight that the festival will present a special concert in partnership with UNICEF Armenia, with Sergey Smbatyan serving as organization’s National Ambassador.Organising by “Aram Khachaturian” Cultural Foundation under the artistic direction of Sergey Smbatyan, with the support of Armenia’s Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, the festival has grown into a cultural highlight, celebrating classical music at an international level.Each year, the festival honors the legacy of great composer Aram Khachaturian, showcasing not only his masterpieces but also those of his contemporaries and other classical geniuses. Over the years, the festival has featured performances by world-renowned artists such as Krzysztof Penderecki, Zakhar Bron, Maxim Vengerov, Alexander Romanovsky, and even the celebrated actor John Malkovich.Since joining the European Festivals Association in 2021, the Khachaturian International Festival continues to uphold its reputation as one of the region’s premier classical music events, attracting world-class musicians and audiences from around the globe.