The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra (ASSO) is the national symphony orchestra of Armenia, founded by Armenian conductor Sergey Smbatyan in 2005, as the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia.[1][2] It became the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra in 2018. As of 2020, Smbatyan remains the orchestra's artistic director and principal conductor.[2]
| Armenian State Symphony Orchestra | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
| Former name | State Youth Orchestra of Armenia |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Website | armsymphony |
In 2019–20, the orchestra's artist-in-residence is the violinist Maxim Vengerov and their composer-in-residence is Alexey Shor.[3]
On the occasion[when?] of the 100th anniversary of famous composer Charles Aznavour, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra will[needs update] release instrumental arrangements of his pieces for cello and orchestra. These arrangements will be created in collaboration with French cellist Camille Thomas and music producer and sound engineer Christopher Alder.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Armenian State Symphony Orchestra". I Am A World. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Armenian State Symphony Orchestra". Only Stage. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Armenian State Symphony Orchestra". Barbican Centre. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Государственный симфонический оркестр Армении выпустит инструментальные обработки песен Шарля Азнавура" (in Russian). Armenpress. Retrieved 2024-02-01.