Aram Khachaturian - Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 46 / Leia Zhu (violin) / Sergey Smbatyan

Welcome to the official YouTube channel of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra Artistic Director and Principal Conductor: Sergey Smbatyan ______________________________ 18-year-old violinist Leia Zhu performs Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto under conductor Sergey Smbatyan with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, recorded live at the opening concert of the 12th Khachaturian International Festival in November 2024. This performance was presented in partnership with UNICEF to mark World Children’s Day and the 35th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The event formed part of UNICEF Armenia’s wider initiative highlighting children’s rights through culture and music. Aram Khachaturian - Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 46 00:27 I. Allegro con fermezza 15:27 II. Andante sostenuto 28:31 III. Allegro vivace ARMENIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Soloist: Leia Zhu (violin)    / @leiazhu   Conductor: Sergey Smbatyan 12th Khachaturian International Festival ______________________________ 🎵 Subscribe for more classical masterworks, world-class soloists, and exclusive symphonic projects. 🌐 Follow us • Orchestra website: https://armsymphony.am • Facebook: https://facebook.com • Instagram: https://instagram.com #khachaturian #violinconcerto #classicalmusic #virtuosa #violin #armsymphony #sergeysmbatyan #liveconcert #orchestra #liveconcert