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Khachaturi︠a︡n, Aram, 1903-1978

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1903 - 1978

Biographical History

Aram Il'yich Khachaturian (1903-1978) was a Soviet Armenian composer.

Khachaturian is known as one of the most important Armenian composers. He moved to Russia and at age nineteen started studying music. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory. He was later denounced by the Communist party. He wrote ballets, symphonies, concertos, and numerous film scores.

Citation:
Aram Kachaturian museum. 18 July, 2014 (Aram Kachaturian Life and Works)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

New York Harp Ensemble arrangement of Waltz from Masquerade by Aram Ilʹich Khachaturi︠a︡n, approximately 1960-1990

 File — Box 24: Series 11, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 11
Dates: approximately 1960-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / New York Harp Ensemble collection / New York Harp Ensemble arrangements

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