Serj Tankian to Perform with Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra in September

by | Aug 24, 2011

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian will perform with The Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra at Beirut Rock Festival 2011 in Lebanon on September 2nd at Zouk Roman Amphitheater. Also set to perform at the festival is his father Khatchadour Tankian.

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