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The third edition of Mozart Evenings has come to a close in Verona after five extraordinary evenings that captivated audiences and reaffirmed the festival's growing reputation on the European cultural scene. Held from 14 to 18 June in the historic Sala Maffeiana, the festival attracted music lovers from Italy and abroad, with each concert receiving an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response.

Verona ospita dal 14 al 18 giugno l’acclamato festival Serate Mozartiane con cinque concerti dedicati alla musica di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart nella straordinaria cornice della storica Sala Maffeiana.

La città italiana di Verona si prepara ad accogliere il festival Serate Mozartiane, che presenterà la sua terza edizione dal 14 al 18 giugno 2026 presso la storica Sala Maffeiana, nel cuore della città.

Internationally recognized cultural figure, philanthropist, and businessman Konstantin Ishkhanov has been awarded the Medal of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia for his significant contribution to the field of music, strengthening international cultural cooperation, as well as on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. Konstantin Ishkhanov’s work has had a lasting impact on the international recognition and dissemination of Armenian classical music.

World-renowned pianist Lang Lang performed a concert on the occasion of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra's 20th anniversary of founding. Prior to the performance, RA ESCS Zhanna Andreasyan presented awards to distinguished international representatives in the field.

The International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) will mark its return to Belgium this coming spring, landing in the capital of Brussels from the 28th of April to the 1st of May 2026, while marking its second edition following a widely acclaimed debut in 2025.

Under the leadership of President Konstantin Ishkhanov and Artistic Director David Abrahamyan, the International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) returns to Belgium from 28 April to 1 May 2026 with a clear goal: advancing musical education through intensive mentoring and real-world chamber music training for emerging artists from around the globe.

Under the leadership of President Konstantin Ishkhanov (pictured), alongside Artistic Director David Abrahamyan, the International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) returns to Belgium from 28 April to 1 May 2026, armed with a clearly defined mission of training, mentoring, and helping in the artistic formation of the next generation of chamber musicians from all four corners of the globe.

Under the leadership of President Konstantin Ishkhanov and Artistic Director David Abrahamyan, the International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) returns to Belgium from 28 April to 1 May 2026 with a clear goal: advancing musical education through intensive mentoring and real-world chamber music training for emerging artists from around the globe.

Le Festival International de Musique des Compositeurs Modernes 2025 a rendu un hommage fort au compositeur franco-arménien Michel Petrossian, réunissant concerts, ballets et films dans deux pays pour célébrer la créativité contemporaine.

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla sua quarta edizione (14 settembre – 17 ottobre). L’evento celebra la grandezza del compositore in residenza Michel Petrossian, francese di origine armena, la cui musica, che unisce con maestria civiltà antiche e innovazione contemporanea, è stata accolta con un applauso trionfale dal pubblico teatino.

È stato inaugurato al Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla sua quarta edizione (14 settembre – 17 ottobre). L’evento celebra la grandezza del compositore in residenza Michel Petrossian, francese di origine armena, la cui musica, che unisce con maestria civiltà antiche e innovazione contemporanea, è stata accolta con un applauso trionfale dal pubblico teatino.

È stato inaugurato sul prestigioso palcoscenico del Teatro Marrucino di Chieti il Modern Composers International Music Festival, ModComFest, giunto alla sua quarta edizione (14 settembre – 17 ottobre). L’evento celebra la grandezza del compositore in residenza Michel Petrossian, francese di origine armena, la cui musica, che unisce con maestria civiltà antiche e innovazione contemporanea, è stata accolta con un applauso trionfale dal pubblico teatino.

Sulla scia del grande successo del concerto inaugurale di venerdì sera al teatro Marrucino , l'Accademia Accordi Musicali presieduta da Konstantin Ishkhanov, torna in Abruzzo fino al 12 agosto con il festival Accordi Musicali. La regione ospita infatti una seconda edizione in cui propone formazione di alto livello e una ricca programmazione di concerti. Un assaggio di questo festival è stato possibile durante il calendario di Chieti classica con Gustav Rivinius (Germania)e Marc Coppey (Francia).

Un ritorno, a Chieti, alla musica di Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart che ha riempito per quattro serate (dal 1 al 4 giugno) il gioiello teatino: il Teatro Marrucino, infatti, ha salutato ieri sera la rassegna ‘Mozart Evenings’, ispirata alla Settimana Mozartiana, animata da artisti internazionali ed un pubblico caloroso che ha costantemente manifestato la sua emozione sulle note del caposaldo della tradizione sinfonica classica interpretate con passione e maestria dalla National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan, rappresentata e sostenuta in teatro anche da un funzionario del Ministro alla Cultura dell’Uzbekistan.

Sin dagli anni Novanta esisteva a Chieti la tradizione di una serie variegata di Serate Mozartiane; dopo molti anni la tradizione si riaccende grazie al CMDI Group dell’armeno Konstantin Ishkhanov e al direttore artistico Giuliano Mazzoccante, pianista di vaglia, che quest’anno hanno imbandito ben cinque concerti tutti mozartiani nello storico Teatro Marrucino, che ospita anche quest’anno orchestre straniere ed italiane e solisti di valore internazionale, tra cui Davide Alogna, Anna Tifu e Cyprien Katsaris.

Quattro giorni di musica mozartiana attendono la città grazie alla rassegna “Mozart Evenings”, organizzato dalla Fondazione CMDI Group in collaborazione la Deputazione Teatrale del Marrucino e dall’Amministrazione comune e. Dal 1° al 4 giugno 2025 il Teatro Marrucino ospiterà cinque concerti gratuiti, con la partecipazione di musicisti di fama internazionale. L’evento è promosso dal CMDI Group guidato da Konstantin Ishkhanov, con la direzione artistica di Giuliano Mazzoccante. A presentare la rassegna questa mattina sono stati il vicesindaco e assessore agli Eventi Paolo De Cesare, il presidente della Deputazione teatrale Giustino Angeloni e il maestro Giuliano Mazzoccante, direttore artistico della Deputazione e promotore dell’iniziativa.

A festival dedicated exclusively to the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mozart Evenings, led by President Konstantin Ishkhanov and Artistic Director Giuliano Mazzoccante, pays tribute to the long-standing legacy of Settimana Mozartiana. Held in the charming city of Chieti, the musical affair’s second iteration takes place from 25 May to 4 June 2025, presenting five world-class concerts by a host of talented musicians from around the globe, along with the talented Apulian Youth Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphonic Orchestra of Uzbekistan.

Del 9 al 13 de mayo de 2025, el Festival Internacional de Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF), organizado por el CMDI (Classical Music Development Initiative) en colaboración con la Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel de Bruselas, debuta en Bruselas reuniendo a algunos de los músicos más respetados del mundo junto con jóvenes promesas en una celebración inolvidable dedicada a la música de cámara. El festival está liderado por el director artístico David Abrahamyan y por el presidente Konstantin Ishkhanov.

The International Chamber Classics Festival’s (ICCF) inaugural edition, organised by the CMDI (Classical Music Development Initiative) Group in collaboration with the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel of Brussels, is all set to make a grand debut in Brussels, Belgium, from May 9th to 13th. This week-long affair, led by Artistic Director David Abrahamyan and President Konstantin Ishkhanov, is a visionary endeavour incorporating a unique blend of events dedicated to the beauty of chamber music, featuring masterclasses by distinguished professors along with intimate evening concerts, highlighting collaboration between seasoned artists and up-and-coming talent.

The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest) is set to return for its fourth edition from the 14th of September to the 3rd of October 2025, being primarily hosted in the French capital of Paris, as well as the southern Italian city of Chieti. This year, the festival, led by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, shall be honouring the distinguished French-Armenian composer Michel Petrossian, who is widely celebrated for his unique fusion of historic traditions and contemporary innovation.

Titled Portrait des Compositeurs d’Aujourd’hui: Michel Petrossian, the fourth edition of The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), organised by its President Konstantin Ishkhanov, will take place in Italy and Paris in September and October 2025, honouring the life and works of acclaimed French-Armenian composer Michel Petrossian, a virtuoso who looks to the ancient past for the sounds of the future.

Paying homage to the brilliance of luminary French-Armenian composer Michel Petrossian, the fourth edition of The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), organised by its President Konstantin Ishkhanov, will converge in Chieti and Paris for a cultural spectacle unlike any other. Titled Portrait des Compositeurs d’Aujourd’hui: Michel Petrossian, the dazzling affair scheduled for Autumn 2025 will highlight Petrossian's achievements in the realm of classical music, with a particular focus on his passion for seamlessly blending the echoes of ancient civilisations with avant-garde, futuristic soundscapes.

Organised by CMDI Events alongside the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, The International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) is poised to make its grand debut in Brussels, Belgium, in May 2025. Under the leadership of its president, Konstantin Ishkhanov and Artistic Director, David Abrahamyan, the musical affair, taking place from the 9th to 13th of the month, is dedicated to showcasing the beauty and intricacies of chamber music. At the week-long event, attendees will enjoy performances by some of the finest musicians in the world while participating in a carefully curated selection of masterclasses designed to connect the past with the present through encouraging interaction between up-and-coming talent and seasoned musicians.

The acclaimed InClassica International Music Festival returns to Dubai, UAE this April 2025, bringing together the most celebrated musicians of our time for a two-week celebration of classical music. Running from April 6th to 21st, the festival, led by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, will feature an array of world-class soloists, conductors, and orchestras, with one of the artists set to grace its stage being the celebrated Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov.

Recognised as the oldest symphony orchestra in Japan, the globally acclaimed Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1911 and serves as the country’s largest ensemble, consisting of a colossal 160 musicians. This year, the distinguished orchestra will make their highly anticipated debut in the UAE at the 14th edition of the historic InClassica International Music Festival 2025 in Dubai. Presided by Konstantin Ishkhanov, InClassica is an annual event that celebrates classical music with concerts that feature an array of acclaimed artists and orchestras.

cheduled for September and October 2025, the fourth edition of The Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest) organised by its President Konstantin Ishkhanov titled Portrait des Compositeurs d’Aujourd’hui: Michel Petrossian, will soon unfold in Italy and Paris, celebrating the exceptional work of Michel Petrossian, a visionary French-Armenian composer lauded for his ability to merge the richness of ancient civilisations with futuristic soundscapes.

ste próximo mes de abril, una de las principales orquestas españolas, la Franz Schubert Filharmonia, debuta a lo grande en la 14ª edición del prestigioso Festival Internacional de Música InClassica 2025 en Dubái. Prometiendo una inolvidable exhibición de dos semanas de excelencia musical clásica del 6 al 21 del mes y presidido por el filántropo Konstantin Ishkhanov, este emocionante evento reúne a una destacada lista de solistas, compositores y orquestas internacionales en la Ópera de Dubái.

El Festival Internacional de Música InClassica 2025, presidido por Konstantin Ishkhanov, regresa a Dubái (Emiratos Árabes Unidos) para su 14ª edición el próximo mes de abril, prometiendo una lista estelar de artistas, orquestas y espectaculares presentaciones musicales que tendrán lugar del 6 al 21 del mes.

Promising an unforgettable two-week showcase of classical musical excellence from the 6th to the 21st of the month and presided by philanthropist Konstantin Ishkhanov, this exhilarating affair brings together an outstanding roster of international soloists, composers and orchestras to the Dubai Opera. Among the highlights of this year’s events is the participation of the acclaimed Barcelona orchestra, which performs at six different concerts featuring a diverse repertoire of works and artists.

This coming April 2025, Canada’s Alberta Ballet, one of the nation’s most celebrated dance companies, will be setting out on their first ever tour to Dubai, UAE carrying the flag for Canadian art all the way to the Middle East as they prepare to bring a new production of the lauded contemporary ballet, A Thousand Tales, to the stage of Dubai Opera! Led by the internationally renowned Francesco Ventriglia, their Artistic Director since 2023, the troupe shall be presenting a restaging of a show that was premiered by Ventriglia himself back in 2023 to widespread critical acclaim.

Representing Spain at the historic festival, Tomàs Grau, chief conductor and artistic director of the Franz Schubert Filharmonia, celebrated for the sincerity of his musical readings, will lead two dazzling concerts alongside renowned soloists. With the backdrop of the stunning Dubai Opera, the maestro will be accompanied by 72 talented musicians from the illustrious orchestra on April 8th and 14th, featuring a diverse musical programme spanning seminal masterpieces and contemporary compositions.

A global cultural phenomenon presenting world-class artists and spectacular performances under the glistening Dubai sky, the 14th edition of the InClassica International Music Festival, helmed by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, is all set to make a grand return to the UAE from the 6th to the 21st of April. A major highlight of the musical extravaganza is the appearance of renowned conductor and cellist Lionel Bringuier, coming to dazzle audiences at the Dubai Opera all the way from France, establishing InClassica’s dedication to bringing the finest musical mastery from all over the globe to the UAE.

he 2025 InClassica International Music Festival is poised to make another resounding mark on the global classical music stage this coming April. Celebrating its 14th edition, this iconic festival, spearheaded by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, returns to Dubai from the 6th to the 21st of the month, promising a stellar lineup of artists, orchestras, and unforgettable performances. Among the highlights of this year’s festival is the much-anticipated appearance of Spanish conductor Tomas Grau, who will be leading two concerts at Dubai Opera, underlining InClassica’s commitment to bringing the finest musical talent to the UAE.

This coming May 2025, the inaugural International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF) is poised to make its highly-anticipated debut in the Belgian capital of Brussels, promising a world-class celebration of chamber music in the heart of Europe from the 9th to the 13th of the month, set against the stunning backdrop of the renowned Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel. The brainchild of Konstantin Ishkhanov, the President of the festival, ICCF will be uniting some of the most accomplished musicians from around the globe for this occasion. One such talent is the celebrated German cellist Claudio Bohorquez, a multi-award winning soloist whose career has spanned solo performances, chamber collaborations, and a dedicated commitment to teaching.

All set to make a grand comeback in September and October 2025, the fourth edition of the Modern Composers International Music Festival (ModComFest), organised by President Konstantin Ishkhanov, is titled Portrait des Compositeurs d’Aujourd’hui: Michel Petrossian and will soon make its mark in the cultural hub of Paris, celebrating the extraordinary musical achievements of Michel Petrossian, an innovative French-Armenian composer acclaimed for his ability to bridge the richness of ancient civilisations with inventive and futuristic sounds.

Over the past few decades, internationally-acclaimed pianist Enrico Pace (pictured) has built an illustrious career within the world of classical music, captivating audiences worldwide with his solo performances, chamber collaborations, and exceptional contributions as a professor and pedagogue.

This May 2025, CMDI Group, along with the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel, will launch the inaugural edition of the International Chamber Classics Festival (ICCF), hosted in the city of Brussels from May 9th to 13th.

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Though his early career wasn’t rooted in classical music, Konstantin Ishkhanov became the driving force behind one of today’s most acclaimed global violin competitions. Classic Violin Olympus has captured the global music community’s imagination, inspiring and motivating hundreds of talented musicians who would compete under the artistic direction of the renowned violinist Pavel Vernikov. In April 2025, the competition he helped to facilitate will crown a winner who will take home a 200,000 euro prize.

Classic Violin Olympus International Competition has captured hearts and minds of musicians worldwide. Brainchild of Konstantin Ishkhanov and Pavel Vernikov, this event is hailed as one of the most highly anticipated new entries into the violin world. In this article we will explore the conception and evolution of this contest as well as the people who made it possible.

Konstantin Ishkhanov, President of Clavicologne Festival and Academy, has officially unveiled the arrival of the 12th edition of ClaviCologne in the enchanting city of Pescara, Italy, set to take place in the summer of 2025.

Konstantin Ishkhanov, President of the Classic Piano International Piano Competition, has unveiled exciting details for the 4th edition, which will see a streamlined and more competitive preselection process.

“Dubai is set to host the 14th edition of the prestigious InClassica International Music Festival at Dubai Opera in April 2025. Known as one of the most prominent global festivals for classical music, InClassica will once again bring some of the greatest musicians of today to the Opera’s stage.

Konstantin Ishkhanov, President of the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition, is thrilled to announce that the 6th, and last, preselection contest for this groundbreaking event will be taking place in Dubai, UAE from November 1st to 5th.

Following two inaugural editions of the festival, in Riga in 2018 and in Vienna in 2019, this third edition of the Classic Strings Competition will bring together young string players to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Konstantin Ishkhanov is a businessman, one of the preeminent cultural philanthropists of our time, and the President of various international festivals and competitions.

Just imagine, 37 renowned soloists, 11 esteemed conductors and seven leading international orchestras in one place. That's exactly what the acclaimed InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai offered audiences from August 28 to September 26, 2021.

The "InClassica" International Music Festival 2021 will open on August 28 in Dubai to run through September 26. The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra headed by the artistic director and principal conductor Sergey Smbatyan will participate in the event.

Founder & Board Chairman of Symphonic Middle East. From early life, Konstantin Ishkhanov was surrounded by arts and culture, with his parents both being heavily involved in the sector and fostering an appreciation for cultural heritage that would remain with him all his life.

On 31st March, two of classical music's most accomplished and well-known artists, Maxim Vengerov and Evgeny Kissin, performed a duo recital programme at the Dubai Opera House as part of the CC Forum, marking their inaugural performance together since first meeting at the opening ceremony of the renowned Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986.

For the first time in its history, the Eurasian Stars International Music Festival, organized by the European Foundation for Support of Culture (EUFSC), has been held in Uzbekistan.

It is no secret that last year was a significant test for the entire planet, with Armenian musicians not excluded from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The famous Khachaturian Trio, an ensemble which performs frequently and actively around the world under usual circumstances, was forced to take a break of almost a year — cancelling major tours in Europe (Germany and Austria), the USA and Russia. Their most recent public appearance was a tour of cities in Russia and the Baltic states in February 2020.