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<!-- State Youth Orchestra of Armenia “…The “Moscow Meets Friends” festival, conducted by Vladimir Spivakov International Foundation, welcomed guests from Armenia last night. The State Youth Orchestra of Armenia arrived in the capital. Despite the fact that the orchestra is only 6 months old, they have already overcome their fear of the stage. Judging by the enthusiastic reaction of the audience, the Youth Orchestra of Armenia will come back to Moscow with concerts…” Kultura, 2006 “…On May 29, on the eve of the International Children’s Day, the Youth Orchestra of Armenia arrived at the Family Education Guest House in Kuntsevo (Moscow). Sergey Smbatyan, eighteen-year-old conductor, bowed to the audience and announced that they would be playing Strauss. The concert in the guest house was a bright conclusion of the Orchestra's visit to Moscow…” www.music.km.ru, 2006 “…Music, in the truest sense of that art form and its highest purpose, reigned at the Concert Hall of Aram Khachaturian that evening. The way to this performance, which became a landmark in the artistic life of our country, was paved from the first rehearsal in November 2005, through many hours of persistent classes, the first concert in January in the Grand Philharmonic Hall named after Tchaikovsky in Yerevan and the Paris Grand Opera (October 2006). The Orchestra's performance captures by its passion, balanced sound, technical freedom, and sometimes even virtuosity. Conductor Sergey Smbatyan has courage and will, he feels the current of music and knows how to lead performers. Denis Matsuev – a fortepiano genius - set the bar so high that no matter how evolved the fate of this orchestra, they will never tolerate dullness and incompetence in the art that is so important for us, who believe in the future of musical culture…” Irina Tigranova, 2006. “…the Baroque for violin, composed by Edgar Hovhannisyan in 1993, proved that the Armenian music of the 20th century is simple and penetrating, rich and desirable. Using penetrating bass counterpoints and rough bass, the 20-year-old conductor Sergey Smbatyan showed courage and appeared simultaneously as a solo violinist. The young Armenian musicians charmed the audience with the famous symphony for Strings and Percussion by Edward Mirzoyan (1962). The brilliant finale of Carmen Suites by the Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin, performed by the young orchestra, reached its climax…” Maties Netter, 2007 “…The symphony concert that took place in the Great Hall of the Conservatory and was dedicated to the 105th anniversary of Aram Khachaturian, a great composer of the XX century, was unusual, vivid and memorable. In the recent past, the Youth Orchestra and now the State Youth Symphony Orchestra of Armenia (2008), was invited to Moscow Conservatory to present the music of its legendary compatriot to a metropolitan audience. Sergey Smbatyan (many people remember him as a bright, gifted violinist and soloist) undoubtedly possesses a conductor’s temperament, a wonderful sense of all Khachaturian’s multicolor scores, their plastic perfection, unique color, and dramatic contrasts. Sergey Smbatyan was able to demonstrate his undisputed talent and, most importantly, professional prospects. As for the Youth Orchestra, despite its very recent “history of creation”, their structured sound balance, warm timbre of hues, the accuracy of “verticals” and finally, the evident mastery – in the solo of the accompanist, in the interaction of the brass musicians (“wood” and coppers), their powerful, very energetic, “young” sound in the climaxes and the ability to possess an expressive cantilena in Khachaturian’s light and sensual lyricism produced a vivid artistic impression despite their youthfulness. We can sincerely congratulate the music lovers of Armenia with the appearance of a new, interesting, and certainly competitive Symphony Orchestra and a talented young conductor…” Evgeniy Barankin, 2008. “... A short while after its creation, the young team appeared before the audience in iconic events and concerts: a concert to mark the opening of the "Year of Armenia in France "(Opera Garnier, 2006), the international festival "YOUNG.EURO.CLASSIC" (Berlin, 2007), concerts in CIS countries. It is remarkable that since 2007 the Orchestra has been the official team of the International Competition named after Aram Khachaturian. Today, after a concert with renowned violinist Vadim Repin, when I heard their performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concert and Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, which has made a special impression on me, I can confidently say that the orchestra has gone a long way to self-perfection. Through this piece by Shostakovich, the orchestra, under the leadership of the young maestro, managed to convey a high tragic symphonism by putting together all the contradictory musical aspects interwoven in the composer's score..." Araksi Saryan, 2008 "... Armenian State Youth Orchestra is given a unique opportunity to perform with the Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre under Valery Gergiev in the Aram Khachaturian concert hall, on May 4 in Yerevan. It should be pointed out that before the concert on May 4 Gergiev will conduct a master class for the young musicians of the orchestra. Armenian musicians performed the first and fourth parts of Edward Mirzoyan's Symphony for Strings and Timpani before maestro Gergiev. "There have always been good musicians in Armenia, a lot of good musicians, but I am now confident in the future of conductors in your country - it is in reliable hands. A lot of good music has been created in Armenia, and I will do my best to have you visit Moscow and perform it, "said Gergiev before giving young musicians a few practical tips ..." REGNUM, 2009 "...On the initiative of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, the "Youth for Youth" event was held in the capital city's universities. The key message of the event was introducing young people to classical music. And judging by the crowded halls and warm welcome, despite the fairly serious repertoire - the event was a success. “If a student comes and enjoys it, it means that he or she is able to perceive and appreciate classical music. But if he goes home and listens to pop music, it’s not too bad, either” says a YSU student...” Panorama.am, 2009 "... Armenian Composing Art Festival, which is held under the patronage of the President of Armenia, has become an iconic and most significant event in December. It seems to have flung open a window into the wide world not only of Saryan's music, but that of the younger authors as well, allowing students to familiarize themselves with the most significant works of contemporary authors. It was performed by Youth Orchestra conducted by S. Smbatyan, who has undertaken major efforts to promote Saryan's heritage internationally. Everything was informal, simple and impressive. Sounds fascinating, as the ribbon of the road fleeing into the distance, anxious and stringent, as a southern night, giving rise to the contemplation of the great and the infinitely small that together compose the mystery of life – that's Saryan's music. It was revealed in an interesting and profound manner by the young artists. Well-known pieces seemed to have been cleansed off the stereotypes and presented as newly composed. One gets the impression of a rare mutual understanding between the author, the conductor and the orchestra. Sergey Smbatyan is a talented conductor and everything he has done in recent years arouses understanding and sympathy for his quest. He was not confused by the interpretations of many predecessors; he played with inspiration, with his own, very convincing intonations, arousing great interest. The Youth Orchestra and its leader treated us to a real feast primarily due to the remarkable atmosphere - bright, inspirational - that reigned in the hall. After all, the people who gathered at the festival were not united by a formal commitment, but only by their love for music. And one more thing: Sergey Smbatyan and his team inspire confidence that their turning to contemporary music is not an isolated case, but the program for their later life in music. It is striking what success he has achieved in recent years. His art can serve as a vivid proof that turning to new musical compositions inevitably affects long-time and seemingly established interpretations of the previously performed pieces ..." Golos Armenii, 2010 "... The climax of numerous and various events held in the framework of the Armenian visit was the concert program, in which, besides leading the orchestra, Maxim Vengerov appeared as a violinist. Together with the soloist of the concert - Polish violinist, laureate of the A. Khachaturian international competition Jaroslaw Nadrzycki - Vengerov played just one piece, once again reaffirming his fame of a musician with exceptional mastery and granting the citizens of Yerevan a great enjoyment. In the concert hall named after A.Khachaturian, Vengerov-performer and conductor was greeted by a storm of applause. The performing skill of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia was perfectly demonstrated at the concert. Throughout quite a complex and intense concert program, the young Armenian musicians performed with a complete mutual understanding with soloist Nadrzycki and conductor Vengerov..." Richard Wigmore, 2011.-->