Alexander Arutiunian's Concert Scherzo is a sparkling and virtuosic work that celebrates instrumental brilliance and agility. Composed in 1955, this incisive piece unfolds a musical language of great energy, alternating passages of brilliance with more delicate moments.

The work shines through its facetious character and sense of dynamic contrast. It offers the soloist the opportunity to demonstrate technique, musicality and stage presence, while the ensemble creates a rich and supportive son...