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Constantine Orbelian Leads “The Amazing Magic of the Cello” With the Kaunas State Philharmonic

News | 4 Sep 2023

September 22, 2023, the Kaunas State Philharmonic celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Constantine Orbelian as principle conductor with a concert featuring “The Amazing Magic of the Cello”. The performance features Mieczysław Weinberg’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in C minor, Op. 43 and solo cellist Kristina Reiko Cooper and Liszt’s Concerto for Piano and Orchestra… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Leads “The Amazing Magic of the Cello” With the Kaunas State Philharmonic

Vienna Beethoven Conservatory Announces Constantine Orbelian as a 2023 Competition Jury Member

News | 4 Sep 2023

October 8–10 2023, Constantine Orbelian joins the Vienna Beethoven Competition, a celebration of classical vocal prowess where tradition meets innovation. We are thrilled to have you join us in the heart of Europe’s musical epicenter, where the spirit of Beethoven still echoes through the centuries. This competition is not just about showcasing vocal talent but… Continue reading Vienna Beethoven Conservatory Announces Constantine Orbelian as a 2023 Competition Jury Member

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Constantine Orbelian Joins the Batumian Rhapsody Vocal Academy Week

News | 3 Sep 2023

The Black Sea International festival “Batumian Rhapsody” launched the First International Competition of Vocalists in 2022, and with its success have launched a new project for 2023: The Vocal Academy Week from September 20 – October 2nd welcoming young singers from 20-35 years old to take part and work with mentors and invited commission members… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Joins the Batumian Rhapsody Vocal Academy Week

Prom Fest Announces Constantine Orbelian as a 2023 Klaudia Taev Competition Jury Member

News | 2 Sep 2023

Constantine Orbelian joins the Jury Panel for The 13th Klaudia Taev Competition for Young Opera Singers. The 13th Klaudia Taev Competition for Opera Singers will take place from 10 – 15 September 2023 in Pärnu, Estonia. The competition has a unique grand prize – the chance to “WIN YOUR DREAM” by singing a favorite opera role in a production… Continue reading Prom Fest Announces Constantine Orbelian as a 2023 Klaudia Taev Competition Jury Member

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Constantine Orbelian Named to 1st International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition Jury

News | 1 Sep 2023

The International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition, with its prestigious prizes such as invitations to conduct outstanding orchestras, offers participants excellent perspectives. The Competition has also announced a panel of world-renowned jury members, which includes Constantine Orbelian. Constantine Orbelian joins fellow jury members Vasily Petrenko, Sándor Gyüdi, Thomas Sanderling, Hermann Bäumer, and Ewa Strusińska. The Competition… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Named to 1st International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition Jury

Constantine Orbelian Leads Orquesta Filarmónica Abono

News | 24 May 2023

Program Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)De Evgeni Oneguin:PolonesaDe La doncella de Orleans:“Aria de Juana” Francesco Cilea (1866-1950)De Adriana Lecouvreur:Intermezzo“Io son l’umile ancella”“Acerba voluttà” Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901)De Un ballo in maschera:Preludio del Acto IIDe Don Carlo:“O don fatale” Hector Berlioz (1803-1869)De La condenación de Fausto:“D’amour, l’ardente flamme”Marcha húngara Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924)De Tosca:“Vissi d’arte” Manuel De Falla (1876 – 1946)De El amor… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Leads Orquesta Filarmónica Abono

Kaunas City Symphony and Constantine Orbelian Win 2022 Golden Disc Award

News | 8 Dec 2022

Constantine Orbelian, the Kaunas City Symphony, and General Director Algimantas Treikauskas have been awarded The Golden Disc Award for high artistic level and intensive concert activity in 2022! Since 2001, the award has been given to the best performers of the year in 4 categories: instrumentalist, vocalist, instrumental or vocal ensemble, choir, and orchestra, along… Continue reading Kaunas City Symphony and Constantine Orbelian Win 2022 Golden Disc Award

Delos Re-issues Golda Vainberg-Tatz’s Mozart Concertos

News | 24 Jul 2022

This lovely recording of Mozart piano concertos first appeared on the Consonance label. It was made in 2002, in the same concert hall where Constantine Orbelian and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra made most of their acclaimed Delos series of recordings, including those with the great Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Golda Vainberg-Tatz, “an artist of depth and virtuosity”… Continue reading Delos Re-issues Golda Vainberg-Tatz’s Mozart Concertos

Summer 2022 Performances of La Traviata with New York City Opera

News | 24 Jul 2022

Constantine Orbelian leads soprano Ekaterina Siurina, tenor Charles Castronovo, and baritone Michael Chioldi in performances of Verdi’s La Traviata with the New York City Opera as part of The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice and the Bryant Park Series. Saturday, August 6, 2022 – 8:30pm at The Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice Soprano Ekaterina… Continue reading Summer 2022 Performances of La Traviata with New York City Opera