Valery Gergiev Takes Eastern Festival To Armenia

Preceding the concert the renowned conductor will hold an open rehearsal at the hall of the Yerevan State Conservatory with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia. Celebrated ballerina Mya Pisetskaya, composer Rodion Shchedrin, and pianist Denis Matsuev will be present at the event.

“Music is not a job for me. Neither do I want to say it’s my life. I will simply say that if not music, I would do something else. But I don’t think I would live an interesting life."

In 1981 Valery Gergiev headed the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia. “My four-year activity in Armenia was an invaluable trial of great importance. I made many friends in those years.”

Valery Gergiev last visited Yerevan 21 years ago. The aim of the short visit was to meet the old friends. “I like interesting people, and I have met many interesting individuals among Armenians,” Gergiev said and added that it is necessary to support the youth. This is the only way towards bright future, he concluded.

By Public Radio of Armenia