Thursday, October 13, 2022

TDCM: October 13th - Aram Khachaturian

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 


Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978)


Bio

Aram Ilyich Khachaturian was born in Tbilisi to Armenian parents. After the revolution, Khachaturian moved to Moscow and studied at the Gnessin Musical Institute and Moscow University. He excelled and was accepted into the Moscow Conservatory where he studied under Vasilenko. His music is centered around Armenian cultural elements and was initially denounced by Agitprop in the 40s. He was later restored to party graces and taught at both Gnessin and Moscow.  

Music

Symphony No. 2 in E minor


Symphony No. 3 "Symphony-Poem"


The Valencian Widow Suite


The Battle of Stalingrad Suite


Sabre Dance


Violin Concerto in D minor


Piano Concerto in D-flat major


Ballet Suites



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