Khachaturian, Aram (1903-1973)
Aram Khachaturian (1960). Picture by Bibliothèque nationale de France. Public Domain.
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| Alternative first name spellings: Aram Ilich Jachaturián. Aram Xačatryan. |
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GENERAL INFO
| Description: Aram Khachaturian was a Soviet composer and conductor of Armenian origin, considered one of the main Soviet composers. Aram fused Russian musical traditions with Armenian and Caucasian folk music, integrating sounds from Eastern, Central European and Middle Eastern culture. In this way, he created the first score of music, symphony, concert and Armenian ballet cinema. He is considered the most famous Armenian composer of the 20th century, and is considered a national treasure in Armenia. | |
| Sex: Male | Occupation: Composer, conductor. |
| Place of Birth / Death: Tbilisi, Georgia / Moscow, Russia. | Country Tags: Russia, Georgia, Armenia. |
| Periods: 20th Century | Genres: Symphonic music, Orchestral music, Choral music, Chamber music, Religious music, Vocal music, Instrumental music, Music for Dance, Concert, Opera, Ballets, Music for theatre. |
| Styles: Nationalism, Neoclasicism, Dodecaphonist, World music. | School / Group: Gnessin Musical Institute. Moscow Conservatory. |
| Instruments: Violin, Piano, Cello. | Relatives: Nina Makárova (wife) |
| Patrons: – | Master: Reinhold Glière. |
IN MUSICHESS
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External links
- Aram Khachaturian at All Music: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/aram-khachaturian-mn0000033815/biography – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian at Biografias y Vidas: https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/k/khachaturian.htm – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian at BBC.co: https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/fa25cd1f-beeb-4718-b4bb-d3da4f53539f – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian at Bossey & Hawkes: http://www.boosey.com/composer/Aram+Khachaturian – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian at Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/335045-Aram-Khatchaturian – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian at Melomanos.com: http://www.melomanos.com/la-musica/compositores/aram-khachaturian/ – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian at Encyclopaedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aram-Khachaturian – [14/08/2019].
- Aram Khachaturian virtual museum, oficial website: http://www.khachaturian.am/ – [14/08/2019].
- Wikipedia.org: Aram Khachaturian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aram_Khachaturian – [14/08/2019].
Bibliography
- Bakst, James (1977). “Khachaturyan”. A History of Russian-Soviet Music (Reprint ed.). Westport, Connecticut.
- Burkholder, J. Peter. Jay Grout, Donald. Palisca, Claude V. (2015). Historia de la música occidental. Madrid: Alianza música.
- Fay, Laurel E. (1990). Aram Khachaturian: a complete catalogue. New York: G. Schirmer Inc.
- Michels, Ulrich. (1992) Atlas de música, vol. 2. Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
- Morgan, Robert P. (1999). La música del siglo XX. Madrid: Akal.
- Onnen, Frank. (1967). Enciclopedia de la música. Madrid: Afrodisio Aguado.
- Pajares Alonso, Roberto L. (2010). Historia de la Música en 6 bloques. Madrid: Visión libros.
- Ross, Alex. (2013). El ruido eterno. Escuchar al siglo XX a través de su música. Barcelona: Seix Barral.
- Turina, Joaquín. (2000). Enciclopedia abreviada de la música. Madrid: Biblioteca Nueva.
