Sergey Smbatyan is Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and Principal Conductor of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
A prominent figure in the international music scene, he serves as Artistic Director of the Khachaturian International Competition and is the founder of the Khachaturian International Festival, the Armenia International Music Festival, and the Contemporary Music Festival, among others. He is also the founder of the Music for Future Foundation (M4FF), dedicated to identifying young musical talents and supporting their artistic development.
His 2025/26 season features a tour of Germany with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, a UK tour with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, and concerts with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia Varsovia, and other ensembles.
Sergey Smbatyan holds the title of Honoured Artist of the Republic of Armenia and the French distinction of Chevalier of Arts and Letters.
In 2023, he was appointed UNICEF National Ambassador.