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Hovhaness, Alan, 1911-2000

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1911 - 2000

Biographical History

Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) was an Armenian American composer.

Hovhaness was born in Boston, Massachusettes. From a young age he was drawn to music. He studied at the Boston's New England Conservatory of Music. He is influenced by the works of Sebilius and composed over 500 works.

Citation:
The Alan Hovhaness website, 18 July, 2014 (Alan Hovhaness biography)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

New York Harp Ensemble arrangement of Island of the Mysterious Bells (suite for 4 harps) by Alan Hovhaness, 1971

 File — Box 53: Series 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7766 Series 11
Dates: 1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7766, New York Harp Ensemble collection / New York Harp Ensemble arrangements

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