UN General Assembly to host CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra concert

PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 7, the UN General Assembly will host a concert of the CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the World War II Victory.

The orchestra's performance at the UN headquarters is very symbolic, as the orchestra consists of young musicians of those nations, who suffered the heaviest losses in this war and contributed significantly to the victory over fascism.

The concert is organized by Russia's Permanent Representation in the UN and CIS Foundation of Humanitarian Cooperation, through the assistance of Permanent Representations of CIS countries in the UN.

The CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra is one of the most significant projects launched by the CIS Foundation of Humanitarian Cooperation. It aims to expand professional and personal contacts for creative youth, to encourage professional growth of young musicians through their communication with famous musicians and conductors.

Since its establishment in 2007, the CIS Youth Symphony Orchestra has demonstrated high professionalism and rich potential in different performance schools.

Armenia is represented by seven musicians:

Aram Beknazaryan - percussion Lusine Harutyunyan - violin Ashot Dumanyan - violin Shaghik Martirosyan - violin Tatevik Shahinyan - violin Veronika Vardpatrikyan - viola Artem Nagdyan - violoncello

The orchestra is unique, due to cooperation with the best CIS conductors. This year, People's Artist of the USSR, worldwide known Vladimir Spivakov will be conducting the orchestra, including the May 7 concert. Besides, famous pianist, laureate of prestigious international contests Denis Matsuyev will participate in the concert.

The UNESCO headquarters will host a similar concert in Paris on May 10, with Ukrainian pianist, laureate of international contests Alexander Gavrilyuk performing.