Second Khachaturian Youth Competition concludes in Beijing
Second Khachaturian International Youth Competition concludes at China National Opera House
The Second Khachaturian International Youth Competition concluded November 11 at the China National Opera House, bringing together young musicians from around the world to celebrate the legacy of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.
Conducted by Sergey Smbatyan, founder and principal conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, the competition featured five categories: piano, violin, viola, cello, and chamber ensemble. Winners included Zhao Yuyu (viola), Niu Zhenghao (cello), Guo Fening (violin), and Elena Bataye (piano).
The competition held international preliminary rounds from July to September across Europe, Asia, Armenia, and China before culminating in finals where participants performed with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. The event also included the Khachaturian International Youth Music Week with masterclasses and educational programs. Organized by the Aram Khachaturian Cultural Foundation and JINGSE International Education Technology Company, the competition aims to discover young talent and foster international creative collaboration.
