VTB (Armenia) becomes official partner of Music for the Future Foundation

YEREVAN, June 19. /ARKA/. VTB (Armenia) has become a partner of the Music for the Future Foundation. The bank will support the foundation’s key programs, including the development of cultural and educational projects, the organization of concerts, and the allocation of scholarships for young musicians. The partnership aims to promote musical art and support talent in Armenia.

“Cooperation with the Music for the Future Foundation is a combination of business and culture to support young talents who will be able to preserve musical traditions and represent Armenia on the international stage,” commented Ara Avagyan, CEO and Chairman of the Board of VTB (Armenia).

“For the foundation, this is not just financial support, it is an investment in talent. We create opportunities for young musicians to learn from the best masters, grow professionally, and move forward with confidence. We are grateful to the bank for its support in achieving our main mission—to shape the musical future of the country by revealing and developing the potential of the new generation,” said Anna Ter-Ovakimyan, director of the Music for the Future Foundation.

The Music for the Future Foundation was established in 2019 on the initiative of Sergey Smbatyan, artistic director and chief conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra. The main mission of the organization is to support young Armenian musicians, develop their potential, and promote musical culture both in Armenia and abroad.

The activities of VTB Bank (Armenia) are regulated by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.-0-

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