15 APRIL - 1 MAY 2018

Valletta

Among The classics of the 20th century music, Aram Khachaturian, is perhaps the most renowned Armenian composer. His music largely influenced his generation of composers.

This year, the Malta International Music Festival pays tribute to Khachaturian's genius by commemorating the 115th anniversary of his birth.

Aiman Mussakhajayeva is prizewinner of the

• Paganini international competition in Genoa

• Tokyo international competition

• Sibelius international competition in Helsinki

• Tschaikowsky International Competition in Moscow

Programme

Aram Khachaturian

“Masquerade” Suite

I Waltz
II Nocturne
III Mazurka
IV Romance
V Gallop

Violin Concerto in D minor

I Allegro con fermezza
II Andante sostenuto
III Allegro vivace

Soloist: Aiman Mussakhajayeva (violin)

Pieces from "Gayaneh" Ballet

I Dance of the Rose Maidens
II Lullaby
III Young Highlander's Dance
IV Aysheh's Awakening and Dance
V Lezghinka
VI Sabre Dance