CONCERT IN ST. PETERSBURG ON ARAM KHACHATURIAN’S 110TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

12:37 03.05.2013

Concert dedicated to the 110th birth anniversary of renowned
Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian was held at the Big Hall of the
Saint Petersburg State Academic Philharmonic Society named after
Shostakovich.

Armenian Consul General Vardan Hakobyan offered opening remarks. The
Academic Symphonic Orchestra of Saint Petersburg played Aram
Khachaturian’s Cello Concerto. Excerpts from “Spartak” and “Gayane”
ballets were also perfumed.

In attendance were Consul Generals and diplomats accredited to Saint
Petersburg.