Kevork Tavityan

Music lovers had the chance to attend a weekend baroque concert held as part of the 12th International Istanbul Opera Festival at the Garden of the Archeology Museum.

The Istanbul State Opera and Ballet (IDOB) will open the 2015-2016 season on Oct. 2 with Beethoven's 9th Symphony. 

In the new season, a total of six new works will meet audiences. 

The Turkish Armenian conductor of the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Theater choir, Kevork Tavityan, has been named the new director general of the theater.

Tavityan was appointed to the position when the former director, ?amil Gökberk, retired after reaching the age limit.