Final Round of the 2nd Aram Khachaturian International Youth Competition Held in Beijing

11 November, 2026

From October 30 to November 11, 2026, the final round of the 2nd Aram Khachaturian International Youth Competition took place at the China National Opera House in Beijing.

Vahe Gevorgyan, Ambassador of Armenia in Beijing, gave a welcoming speech at the opening ceremony on October 30. He noted that the competition, named after the world-renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, is one of the most prestigious annual events in classical music. According to the Ambassador, Khachaturian’s works have crossed geographical and civilizational boundaries and become part of the cultural heritage of all humanity.

The Ambassador added that the competition has become an important platform for international exchange in classical music and a cultural bridge between Armenia and China and between the young people of the two countries. With the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia, the China National Opera House and the People’s Government of Beijing’s Shijingshan District, the competition has grown even further. The record number of participants shows its growing recognition, especially in China.

The closing ceremony took place on November 11, where Ambassador Gevorgyan also delivered remarks. He emphasized that by bringing together young people from Armenia, China, and many other countries, the competition has fulfilled its main mission of helping to broaden cultural dialogue. In closing, Ambassador Gevorgyan warmly congratulated all participants on behalf of the Embassy of Armenia and wished them further success in classical music.

In the second part of the ceremony, the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, led by the competition’s Artistic Director Sergey Smbatyan, performed together with the winners, including works by Aram Khachaturian. Audiences from almost every corner of the world were able to watch the final round live.

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