May 4, 2009 - 20:54 AMT
Valeri Gergiev conducted a master class with Armenian State Youth Orchestra
Today Mariinski Symphonic Orchestra conductor Valeri Gergiev held a master class with Armenian State Youth Orchestra in Komitas Yerevan State Conservatory.

The musicians performed Mirzoyan's works under the guidance of Sergey Smbatyan. Gergiev was mostly satisfied with the orchestra's performance. The conductor gave some practical advice to musicians, and Sergey Smbatyan emphasized that careful attention should be given to each of the great musician's words.

Armenian State Youth Orchestra gave its first concert on Jan. 25, 2006 and was given a State Orchestra status in January 2008.