Armenian conductor Sergey Smbatyan to perform at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala
Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra (ASSO) Sergey Smbatyan will perform at the Teatro alla Scala, one the world's most famous opera houses in Milan, Italy.
He is set to direct the chamber orchestra of the Italian opera house on 14 October, the Armenian Symphony Orchestra’s press service reported.
The concert program features pieces by both classical and contemporary composers – Edvard Grieg, Max Bruch, Krzysztof Penderecki and Vakhtang Kakhidze. Violinist Simonide Braconi and pianist, composer Vakhtang Kakhidze will perform as soloists during the concert.
Teatro alla Scala was inaugurated in 1778 and was originally known as the Nuovo Regio Ducale Teatro alla Scala. Many of the greatest conductors and opera singers from around the world have appeared at the opera house.