This year, for the first time in its history, the Aram Khachaturian International Competition is open for vocalists.

Constantine Orbelyan has been appointed jury chairman.

April 25 is the deadlin for all applications.

For more information about the competition please follow its official website: http://akhic.am/ .

It is noteworthy that during the first round of the competition all participants are obliged to perform pieces by Komitas.

Since 2003, the Aram Khachaturian International Competition has been held in Yerevan annually from June 6 to June 14.

In 2016 it was open for conductors. Earlier it was aimed at identifying talented young musicians only in three specialties – “Piano”, “Violin” and “Cello”.

The project is being implemented thanks to joint efforts of the RA Ministry of Culture, “Aram Khachaturian-Competition” Cultural Foundation and Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory. It is held under the high patronage of the Spouse of the RA President Mrs. Rita Sargsyan.