Symphonic New Year: Khachaturian + Jazz

Symphonic New Year: Khachaturian + Jazz – the spectacular closing concert of the 13th Aram Khachaturian International Festival invites you to witness a one‑of‑a‑kind musical celebration. In this radiant fusion, the world‑renowned composer’s iconic works are reimagined alongside beloved New Year and Christmas classics, all beautifully rendered in vibrant jazz arrangements by Armen Hyusnunts, Martin Ulikhanyan, and Andranik Berberyan. **Program Highlights** - **John Williams** – “Somewhere in My Memory” (Home Alone) - **John Williams** – “Holiday Flight” (Home Alone) - **Leroy Anderson** – “Christmas Festival” **A Medley of New Year’s Songs (Jazz Arrangement)** 1. “Jingle Bells” 2. “Feliz Navidad” 3. “O, Christmas Tree” 4. “Silent Night” 5. “Deck the Halls” 6. “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” **Aram Khachaturian Masterpieces** - “Dance of Rose Maidens” (Ballet “Gayaneh”) - “Dance of the Young Kurds” (Ballet “Gayaneh”) - “Lullaby” (Ballet “Gayaneh”) - “Variation of Aegina and Bacchanalia” (Ballet “Spartacus”) - Excerpt from the Violin Concerto in D Minor - “Galop” (Music to the drama “Masquerade”) - “Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia” (Ballet “Spartacus”) - “Waltz” (Music to the drama “Masquerade”) - “Lezghinka” (Ballet “Gayaneh”) - “Sabre Dance” (Ballet “Gayaneh”) Join us for this unforgettable tribute that blends robust orchestral grandeur with the spontaneous spirit of jazz. Whether you’re a fan of Khachaturian’s sweeping scores, joyful holiday tunes, or dynamic improvisational flair, “Symphonic New Year: Khachaturian + Jazz” promises an energizing, heart‑warming experience. **[Details & tickets]**