Internationally acclaimed Armenian conductor Sergey Smbatyan, the artistic director and principal conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, is to conduct the Roma Tre Orchestra today at a concert organized as part of the first edition of "In Musica" Roma International Music Festival and Piano Competition taking place in Italy from 9 to 17 July.

Moscow-based Armenian violinist Haik Kazazyan and accomplished clarinetist Shirley Brill will perform as soloists at the concert, the symphony orchestra’s press service told Panorama.am.

The audience will be treated to music of Ludwig van Beethoven and contemporary Maltese composer Alexey Shor.

Teatro Argentina, one of the oldest opera houses in Rome (founded in 1732) is set to host the concert, the source said.

The Italian international music festival and piano competition is organized by the European Foundation for Support of Culture.

The event is aimed at presenting world-famous musicians and revealing new talents in classical music.