News | 27 Sep 2026
Constantine Orbelian, the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, and Stephen Costello release, Be My Love, on the Delos Label. “As a tenor raised in Northeast Philadelphia, recording an album dedicated to Mario Lanza felt like coming home in the most profound way.” This is how Stephen Costello introduces his second album on Delos, Be My Love. A… Continue reading New Album with Stephen Costello
News | 27 Sep 2026
Strings Magazine declares Constantine Orbelian, the Kaunas City Symphony, and Kristina Reiko Cooper’s Korngold Cello Concerto to be “one of the best on record.” “Hidden Legacies juxtaposes the relatively well-known Korngold Cello Concerto with the two lesser-known concertos of Mieczysław Weinberg. The Weinberg works, in my opinion, are not performed or recorded as much as they… Continue reading “One of the best on record” —Strings Magazine
News | 20 Aug 2026
In August 2026, Constantine Orbelian was awarded the First-Degree Badge of Honor from the City of Kaunas in recognition of his contribution to the cultural life of Kaunas and Lithuania and many years of work with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra. “Kaunas and this wonderful orchestra have been an important part of my musical life… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Receives the Kaunas First-Degree Badge of Honor
News | 10 Jul 2026
On September 5, Constantine Orbelian and the New York City Opera travels to Thailand to open the 28th Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music with its signature program, “Opera Goes to Hollywood.” Constantine Orbelian leads the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra with an incredible cast of New York City Opera artists including Marnie Breckenridge, Tatev Baroyan,… Continue reading New York City Opera Opens Bangkok International Festival of Dance & Music
News | 11 May 2026
On 10 May 2026, Constantine Orbelian led the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie in a gala performance featuring tenor Jonathan Tetelman and Baritone Önay Köse and a program of Verdi and Puccini Arias and Duets. The Italian Consulate in Dortmund is delighted to support this concert, which stands as a symbol of a shared celebration of the deep… Continue reading Opera Gala with Jonathan Tetelman at Konzarthaus Dortmund
News | 12 Nov 2025
“Armenian tenor Arsen Soghomonyan caused a stir earlier this year with a much-admired Met debut as Hermann in The Queen of Spades, taking the role over at short notice when Brandon Jovanovich withdrew from the production. ‘Bridges of Voice and Soul’ is his first solo album… it is unquestionably fine. …a big, wide-ranging, dramatic voice… the lines… Continue reading Gramophone Review for Bridges of Voice and Soul
News | 12 Oct 2025
On October 17, 2025, Radu Ratoi from Moldova – takes to the stage with Constantine Orbelian and the Kaunas City Symphony. Ratoi’s performances captivate not only with impeccable technique but also with an exceptional ability to convey emotion, turning each piece into a vivid musical story. Praised for his originality, versatility, and virtuosity in performing… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Conducts Radu Ratoi with Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra
News | 12 Oct 2025
October 23, 2025 at Kauno valstybineje filharmonijoje, one of the most prominent cellists on the international music scene, Kristina Reiko Cooper (USA), returns to Kaunas. Her friendship with Constantine Orbelian, principal conductor of the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, began several years ago and has since led to a number of exceptional projects. Together, they have… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian Leads Kristina Reiko Cooper with Kaunas City Symphony
News | 5 Sep 2025
Constantine Orbelian joined Spectrum News in New York to discuss and preview the New York City Opera’s Bryant Park Picnic Performances! “New Yorkers may be familiar with the music from Bizet’s “Carmen,” whether they’re an opera fan or not. The classic is being performed on Sept. 4 and 5 by New York City Opera, and… Continue reading Constantine Orbelian on New York’s Spectrum News
