The State Symphony Orchestra of Armenia continues receiving congratulations by numerous renowned musicians from different corners of the world on its 15th anniversary to be marked on January 25, the press service of the orchestra reports.

Congratulating the orchestra and its conductor Sergey Smbatyan, Russian violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky said: "I was lucky to cooperate with the orchestra and was immediately captivated by its spirituality, original manner of playing, openness and ability to absorb any new ideas.”

Pianist Armine Grigoryan, in turn, underlined that the orchestra has built a brilliant career in 15 years. "The State Symphony Orchestra of Armenia, as a powerful army of like-minded people, creating beautiful and lasting traditions, presents the Armenian music to the whole world,” she said.

Violinists Ara Malikyan, Ning Feng, trumpeter Sergei Nakariakov, pianists Hayk Melikyan, Gloria Campaner, Vahagn Hayrapetyan, clarinetist Andreas Ottensamer and other musicians have also offered congratulations to the orchestra.