Concert honoring victims of Armenian Genocide to be held in St. Petersburg

On April 22, a concert honoring the victims of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire will be held in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The concert will feature works by renowned composers, whose creations have become emblematic of the era. These include pieces by Arno Babajanyan, Konstantin Orbelyan, Alexey Ekimyan, Komitas, and Mikael Tariverdiev.

During the event, the Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Society for Children and Youth, led by conductor Mikhail Golikov, will perform. The program also features soloists from St. Petersburg opera theaters and winners of international competitions. Many of the composers whose works will be performed are descendants of Armenian Genocide survivors.