National Philharmonic Orchestra to  embark on  pan-European tour  marking 35th anniversary of Armenia`s independence

ArmInfo. As part of the celebrations for the 35th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia (NPHO) will perform 14 concerts in five major cultural centers of  Europe.  

The concerts will take place from April 27 to May 16, 2026, and will include prestigious concert halls in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Spain. The orchestra will feature a brilliant cast of world-class soloists: Augustin Dumay, one of the greatest violinists of our time; Sergey Khachatryan, a world- renowned Armenian violinist; Eva Gevorgyan, a rising piano star; and Ettore Pagano, a young Italian cello virtuoso.

The conducting lineup is no less impressive: Eduard Topchjan  (Armenia), Pier Carlo Orizio (Italy), and Benjamin Zwick  (Switzerland).

The concert programs include masterpieces of classical music.  European audiences will be presented with:  D. Shostakovich: Symphony  No. 10, G. Mahler: Symphony No. 1 (Titan), W. A. Mozart: Violin  Concerto No. 3, M. Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1, J. Brahms: Violin  Concerto, P. I. Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1, A. Dvorak: Cello  Concerto and A. Khachaturian: Excerpts from the ballets Spartacus   and Gayane.

"This tour will further strengthen Armenia's cultural presence on  Europe's most prestigious stages. The tour is a testament to the high  status and relevance of the 100-year-old Armenian orchestra in the  European musical and cultural arena," the National Philharmonic's  press service said in a statement.

According to the source, the pan-European tour is organized with the   supported of the Armenian Ministry of Education, Science, Culture,  and Sports.