YEREVAN, APRIL 3, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian State Chamber Orchestra will have a jubilee concert dedicated to the 10th anniversary of its reorganization on April 5 at Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University's concert hall. Italian saxophonist Federico Mondelci, American Armenian dancer Aida Amirkhanian will take part in the concert at Orchestra's invitation. As Aram Gharabekian, Orchestra's Art Director and Principal Conductor, reported at the April 3 press conference, after the concert a photoexhibition will open at University's lobby, as well as the video tape of the open-air concert held in 2006 in Zvartnots will be shown. The premiere of that film will take place on April 8 on Public Television. A. Gharabekian said that ten years ago he assumed the commissions of Orchestra's Principal Conductor and did everything to present a high-class music to art-lovers. "We have passed a huge way. The Orchestra is fully-fledged and today is not inferior to any ochestra in the sphere of chamber music," he said. During these years the Orchestra has been on tours abroad for many times and has performed at the best concert halls. Besides, charity concerts were organized in Armenian regions in each concert season. It was mentioned that more than 40 works of 10 composers were composed and performed by Orchestra's order. A. Gharabekian said that the day following the jubilee concert the Orchestra will leave for France to take part in the events organized within the framework of Year of Armenia. The Orchestra will have four concerts in various French cities. It was also mentioned that the the Chamber Orchestra will take part in the Saint Petersburg Palaces international festival in July.

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