As part of the Francophonie Days in Armenia National Chamber Orchestra of Armenia with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, the Embassy of the French Republic in Armenia and the "Institut français d'Arménie", presents a concert dedicated to the famous French composers 190th anniversary of Camille Saint-Saens and 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel.

The most popular works of the composers will be presented with the interpretation of the famous French conductor Ralph Szigeti. 

Ralph Szigeti is known for his diverse interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. During his career, he collaborated with leading orchestras in Europe, leading the National Orchestra of France and the Philharmonic Orchestra of London.

Ralph Szigeti has already collaborated with the orchestra, conducting a special concert held аs part of the Francophonie Days in Armenia in 2023.

Program:

Camille Saint-Saens - Carnival of the Animals

A 14-part humorous suite that presents animal characters through music. Saint-Saëns banned public performances of this work during his lifetime, believing that its frivolity would damage his reputation as a serious composer. The suite was published in 1922, one year after his death. A public performance later that year was enthusiastically received, and it became one of the most popular works.

1. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion

2. Hens and Roosters

3. Wild Asses (Swift Animals)

4. Tortoises

5. The Elephant

6. Kangaroos

7. Aquarium

8. Characters with Long Ears

9. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods

10. Aviary

11. Pianists

12. Fossils

13. The Swan

14. Finale

Camille Saint-Saëns - Danse macabre (symphonic poem)

Maurice Ravel - Tzigane (rhapsodic composition for violin and orchestra)

Soloist: Astghik Vardanyan

Jules Massenet – Meditation from Thais opera for violin.

Soloist: Astghik Vardanyan

Charles Aznavour – La Bohème, Emmenez-moi, She

Time: 19:00.

Entry for children under 6 years old is prohibited.