ArmInfo.The world famous conductor Konstantin Orbelyan was relieved of the post of director of the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after A. Spendiaryan according to the decree acting Minister of Culture of Armenia Nazeni Gharibyan. The reasons for the resignation are not yet known.
To note, along with a brilliant pianist career, Orbelyan also developed a wide range of activities in the opera field as a conductor and artistic director. In particular, in 1991-2009 he was artistic director and chief conductor of the State Academic Chamber Orchestra of Russia. In 2003, Orbelyan, the first foreigner who does not have Russian citizenship, was awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of Russia. In 2012, he was awarded the Order of Friendship for his great contribution to the popularization of Russian culture outside Russia.