John Malkovich to open Khachaturian International Festival in Armenia September 25, 2017 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opening of the 5th Khachaturian International Festival will feature performances by Hollywood legend John Malkovich on October 11, at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall in Yerevan, Armenia. Malkovich and conductor Sergey Smbatyan have previously collaborated, performing on the same stage in Seoul (2015) and in Buenos Aires (2016). An American actor, producer, director and screenwriter, Malkovich will perform with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia under the baton of Smbatyan. The multi-genre program of the Khachaturian International Festival featuring symphonic and chamber concerts and numerous premieres will accompany the connoisseurs of classical music up until December 11, the closing ceremony. The 5th Khachaturian International Festival is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ivan Aivazovsky. The festival is held under the high patronage of president Serzh Sargsyan and is implemented thanks to the joint efforts of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia (General Partner of the Orchestra – VivaCell-MTS), with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Khachaturian Foundation.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |
