Armenian shades of Gramophone. Aram Khachaturian performed in London (video)
Armenian musicians recently became part of the most prominent event in classical music- Gramophone. The Pan-Armenian Orchestra, led by conductor Sergey Smbatyan, was invited to perform at the Gramophone 40th jubilee award, which annually distributes the best musicians in classical music in different categories. Sergey Smbatyan mentioned in the interview during the award ceremony that he and his orchestra were honored to be in London and to perform at this prestigious event. Presenting the Pan-Armenian Symphony Orchestra, he noted that it was created this year. The first performance took place in Yerevan, on April 24, performing with his partner conductors. "In Armenia we have great traditions of classical music. Everywhere you can see wonderful Armenian musicians. The idea is to unite them in one place so that they can perform together," noted Sergey Smbatyan. He also informed that the Pan-Armenian orchestra's musicians represent world leading orchestras. They were born and raised in Armenia, studied at the same conservatory, bearing the same traditions. And such projects are good opportunities to show that we, Armenians, are united. By the way, Gramophone was the first international performance of the Pan-Armenian Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Smbatyan mentioned in the interview that they were discussing with the other conductors of the Pan-Armenian orchestra the development of the idea of this collective, there were many programs, and Sergey Smbatyan expressed hope that the orchestra would have more frequent performances. He also underlined that this was a special idea, which illustrated our unique traditions of classical music The entire award ceremony was accompanied by classical and contemporary composers' works. Like during any of his foreign concerts, Sergey Smbatyan performed Armenian music at Gramophone. Famous classical music listeners enjoyed Aram Khachaturian's ballets fragments. James jolly, editor-in-chief of "Gramophone" magazine highly appreciated the performing arts of the Pan-Armenian Symphony Orchestra, noting that it is a wonderful collective, the musicians play with passion, energy, and a great feeling. " It is a young orchestra; the musicians play with infectious viability. We are glad to greet Sergey Smbatyan in London, a city where he studied," said James Jolly. The performance of Khachaturian's works at the Gramophone Awards and Sergey Smbatyan's Interview at Gramophone Awards can be viewed below
