Music: 16th Khachaturian International Competition to be held online

Public Radio of Armenia


The 16th Khachaturian International Competition will kick off on June 6, the composer’s birthday.

Given the situation created by the coronavirus and the restrictions on the freedom of movement across the world, organizers have decided to hold the competition online.

The whole competition, the opening and closing concerts will be broadcast on the official website of Khachaturian competition.

A number of technological innovations will be used throughout the competition.

The event will be held on June 6-15 and will feature violinists aged 16-32. Aram Khachaturian’s works will also be performed within the framework of the competition.

The Khachaturian Competition is a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions. Organized by the Aram Khachaturian Competition Cultural Foundation, the event aims to identify talented young musicians and provide them with opportunities for professional advancement.

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