Aram Khachaturian - His Music and His Life
Armenian Russian classical composer An outstanding representative of the Russian school of composition, Khachaturian was a unique artist for whom folklore was the inspiration for his music. His ballets, symphonies, and other works are permeated by the intonations and rhythms of folk songs and dances of the East. They brought a fresh voice to the Russian music of the twentieth century. Born: June 6, 1903; Tbilisi, Georgia, Russian Empire (now in Georgia) Died: May 1, 1978; Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union (now in Russia) Also known as: Aram Ilich Khachaturian (full name) Principal works ballets (music): Schast’ye, Op. 43, 1939 (Happiness; scenario by Gevorg Ovanesian; choreography by Ilya Arbatov); Gayan?, Op. 50, 1942 (scenario by Konstantin Derzhavin); Gayan? Suite No. 1, Op. 53, 1943; Gayan? Suite No. 3, Op. 55, 1943; Gayan? Suite No. 2, Op. 54, 1945; Spartak, Op. 82, 1956 (Spartacus; scenario by Nikolai Volkov; choreography by Yuri Grigorovi...