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​​Seattle Weekly described his interpretation of Beethoven's Symphony Nr. 1 as "confident, convincing, lyrically phrased, excellent tempo, well-rehearsed and an exciting debut. Arakelyan took all four movements at a good clip. Probably most of the 20-somethings filling the place were new to Beethoven’s First. The group provided what must have been a gripping first impression."

"Led by Arakelyan, a highly-esteemed conductor across the Pacific Northwest, the all-volunteer group will perform three classical pieces composed by Alan Hovhaness, Brenno Blauth, and Leoš Janácek. Arakelyan has brought a new level of competence to the nonprofit, bringing an annual chamber music program and a higher degree of passion and pride. Under the instruction of Arakelyan, the group’s sound and tone is anything but amateur..."
- The Leader  (Click here for full article).

"Maestro Arakelyan is following his rousing audition concert last April with a concert entitled A Night at the Ballet, Opera and Symphony." ​​- Port Ludlow Voice​ 

"...under Arakelyan's baton flawlessly performs pieces by Brahms, del Borgo ​and Corelli. The Senior Orchestra nails a complex program that includes works by Rossini and Mussorgsky." - Bainbridge Magazine
​"Rising Star" - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
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"Arakelyan started conducting at the age of 22, and has worked with young musicians for his entire career. He has clearly found his calling."- Bainbridge Magazine​
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Arakelyan is beginning his third season with the orchestra, which has grown significantly during the past few years" ​- Peninsula Daily News

​​"Showed impeccable breath control, flawless playing and musicality."- New Armenia Daily
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