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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