Guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 ARAM KHACHATURYAN (1903-1978)When you think of world renown composers of music, one of the first names that come to mind is Aram Khachaturyan. The entire world knows him as the composer of the Sabre Dance. Aram Ilych Khachaturyan was born June 6, 1903, near Tiflis, Georgia. During his childhood, Aram heard Georgian, Armenian and Azerbaijan songs in the streets of the big southern city from morning to night, and these melodies became early impressions deeply engraved in the memory of this gifted child. Khachaturyan began to study music at the age of nineteen, and he began to play the “celloâ€. He went to Moscow and entered the Gnesin School of Music, where he studied both composition and conducting, and by the time he was thirty he was playing at the Moscow Conservatory. Khachaturyan’s music was noted for being cheerful, rhythmic, and sensuous. His musical idiom had roots deep in folk music, and most of his compositions, large and small, were imbued with the spirit of national art, and yet he seldom, if ever, quoted folk melodies. As an internationally renowned composer, his works included Dance Suite, Sabre Dance, and the ballets Gayane, Happiness, Masquerade, and Spartacus. He also composed several symphonic pieces, music for films and plays, and choral numbers. His native Armenian heritage is stirringly reflective in his melodies, rhythms, and pulsating vitality. Khachaturyan was considered the founder of a new symphonic school based on the inexhaustible wealth of Transcaucasian folk song. He was the first Armenian composer to create large-scale lyricoepic symphonic works addressed to his contemporaries. His Symphonies, as well as his concerts and symphonic poems, were comprehensible to millions of listeners. The period from 1935 to 1941 was among his most fruitful. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Moscow Conservatory, wrote and successfully performed his piano concert, and composed incidental music for two films, Pepo and Zangezur. The composer kept in close touch with Armenia and was elected deputy to the Armenian parliament. He was appointed to executive positions in the organizing committee of the Composers Union. Khachaturyan was awarded the Order of Lenin for his music for the ballet Happiness, performed during a ten-day festival of Armenian music in Moscow. For some time Khachaturyan had been dreaming of conducting an orchestra. He had rehearsed with small orchestras in theaters staging plays with his music. His dream finally came true in 1950, when he conducted a full orchestra. In the summer of 1957, Khachaturyan and his wife made an extensive tour of the Latin-American countries. During his three-month visit, he conducted 12 concerts of his works, performing the Second Symphony, the Violin, Piano and Cello concerts, and the Gayane, Spartacus, and Masquerade suites. Khachaturyan’s performance received very high praises from the Latin-American critics. Khachaturyan’s seventieth birthday, June 6, 1973, was widely observed. Booklets on his life and work were published in Moscow and Yerevan. Jubilee concerts of his music were held in the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, and the Hall of Columns. There was a large exhibition of photographs in the lobby of the Conservatory, and the Bolshoi Theater gave a special anniversary performance of Spartacus. In 1968, he toured the United States, visiting several cities and conducting orchestras in concerts consisting entirely of his own compositions. The concerts turned out to be very successful. Aram Khachaturyan married composer Nina Makarova, who had studied with him in the Myaskovsky’s composition class. They had one son. This was his second marriage. By his first wife, the pianist Ramella Khachaturyan, he had a daughter, named “Nune†for whom he always showed a touching concern. She too became a pianist and music teacher at the Moscow Conservatory Music School. Khachaturyans favorite Armenian dish was “Dolmaâ€, minced meat with rice wrapped in tender grape leaves and boiled. Aram Khachaturyan died on May 1, 1978. Thousands filed by his body as it lay in state in the Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and later in the Opera and Ballet Theater in Erevan. Excerpts of Article taken from Aram Khachaturyan-by Victor Yuzefovich http://www.armenianheritage.com/daaram.htm [This message has been edited by MJ (edited January 24, 2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 Aram Khachaturian A Complete Catalogue Since it is difficult to establish a reliable chronology of Khachaturian's compositions, in this catalogue they are grouped by genre. To keep the catalogue within manageable limits, arrangements — of which the number is extremely large have been omitted. The basic reference source is D. M. Person, A. Khachatunan: noto-bibliograficheskii spravochnik (Moscow, 1979). Numerous additions, corrections and amplifications have been culled from Aram Khachaturian: Collected Works in Twenty-Four Volumes (Moscow, 1982- ). Works included in this edition are indicated by '(CW)' with the volume number. Thanks to the generosity of the editors at the State Publishers "Muzyka," I have been fortunate in examining materials from as yet unpublished volumes in the series. I am also grateful for the invaluable assistance of Devil Amiakovich Arutiunov, the leading Soviet specialist on the music of Khachaturian, Karen Aramovich Khachaturian, the composer's son, and representatives of the All-Union Copyright Agency (VAAP). — [L.E.F., October 1987] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music for Ballet Dramatic Music Film Scores Works for Symphony Orchestra Works for Solo Instrument and Orchestra Works for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra Works for Wind Orchestra Chamber Works Works for Piano Songs Music for Ballet Happiness, ballet in 3 acts, 6 scenes Libretto by G. Ovanesian First Performance: September 1939, Erevan, Spendiarov TheaterConductor: K. Saradzhev Choreographer: I. ArbatovDesigner: S. Aladzhalian 1939 Gayaneh, ballet in 4 acts, 5 scenes Libretto by K. Derzhavin First Performance: 3 December 1942, Perm, Leningrad Theater of Opera and BalletConductor: P. FeldtChoreographer: N. AnisimovaDesigner: N. AltmanCostume Designs realized by T. Bruni Revived with revised libretto and design, 1952, Leningrad, Kirov TheaterIn 1943, awarded USSR State Prize[For Suites, see under 'Works for Symphony Orchestra'] 1941-42 Spartacus, ba1let in 4 acts, 9 scenes Libretto by N. Volkov 3(pic)-2, e hn-3(b cl)-2; a sax; 4-4-3-1; timp, perc, glock, bells, xyl, tubaphone, cel, 2 hp, pf; str; chorus (SATB) First Performance: 27 December 1956, Leningrad, Kirov TheaterConductor: P. FeldtChoreographer: L. lakobsonDesigner: V. KhodasevichIn 1959, awarded Lenin Prize[For Suites, see under 'Works for Symphony Orchestra'; piano-vocal score in CW141 1950-54(CW11-13) Gayaneh, ballet in 3 acts, 7 scenes (new version) Libretto by B. Pletnev 3(pic)-2, e hn-1, cl in A, b cl-2; a sax; 4-3, cnt-3-1; timp, perc, doli, daira, glock, xyl, vib, cel, 2 hp, pf; str First Performance: 22 May 1957, Moscow, Bolshoi TheaterConductor: lu. FaierChoreographer: V. VainonenDesigner: V. Ryndin[piano-vocal score in CW 10] 1957(CW7-9) Dramatic Music Bagdasar Akhpar ("Uncle Bagdasar"), music to the play by A. Paronian First Performance: 14 May 1927, Moscow, Armenian Theater Workshop at Armenian HouseDirectors: R. Simonov and 1. RapoportDesigners: K. Alabian and M. Mamanian 1927 Khatabala, music to the play by G. Sundukian First Performance: 1 February 1928, Moscow, Armenian Theater Workshop at Armenian HouseDirectors: R. Simonov and I. RapoportDesigner: S. Aladzhalian 1928 The Eastern Dentist, music to the play by A. Paronian First Performance: 16 April 1928, Moscow, Armenian Theater Workshop at Armenian HouseDirectors: R. Simonov and I. RapoportDesigner: G. Iakulov 1928 An Affair of Honor, music to the play by I. Mikitenko First Performance: 2 January 1931, Moscow, Moscow Art Theater 2Producer: B. SushkevichDesigner: I. Nivinsky[Acts I and II composed by N. Rakhmanov, Acts III and IV by Khachaturian] 1931 Macbeth, music to the tragedy by Shakespeare First Performance: 25 April 1933, Erevan, Sundukian Dramatic TheaterProducer: A. GulakianDesigner: M. Arutchian 1933 The Ravaged Hearth, music to the play by G. Sundukian First Performance: I June 1935, Moscow, Armenian State Dramatic StudioProducer: R. SimonovDesigner: I. Koralov 1935 The Big Day, music to the play by V. Kirshon First Performance: 6 January 1937, Moscow, Central Theater of the Red ArmyDirector: E. TeleshevaDesigner: I. Fedotov 1937 Baku, music to the play by N. NikitinComposed with A. Peisin First Performance: 2 November 1937, Leningrad, Radlov Dramatic TheaterProducer: S. RadlovDesigners: A. Konstantinovsky and S. Tovbin 1937 The Valencian Widow, music to the comedy by Lope de Vega First Performance: 14 November 1940, Moscow, Lenin Komsomol TheaterProducer: I. BersenevDirector: S. GiatsintovaDesigner: V. Kozlinsky[For Suite, see under 'Works for Symphony Orchestra'] 1940 Masquerade, music to the drama by M. Lermontov First Performance: 21 June 1941, Vakhtangov Dramatic TheaterProducers: R. Simonov and A. TutyshkinDesigner: G. MoiseevConductor: A. Golubentsev[For Suite, see under 'Works for Symphony Orchestra'; see also under 'Chamber Works' and 'Vocal Works'] 1941 The Kremlin Chimes, music to the play by N. Pogodin First Performance: 22 January 1942, Saratov, Moscow Gorky Art TheaterDirectors: Vl. Nemirovich-Danchenko, L. Leonidov, M. KnebelDesigner: V. DmitrievConductor: A. Kardashev 1942 Detailed Reconnaissance, music to the play by A. Kron First Performance: 23 June 1943, Moscow, Moscow Gorky Art TheaterProducer and Director: M. KedrovStaging: V. Tatlin 1943 The Last Day, music to the play by V. Shkvarkin First Performance: 5 April 1945, Moscow, Vakhtangov Dramatic TheaterDirectors: R. Simonov and A. TutvshkinDesigner: V. Dmitriev 1945 A Tale of Truth, music to play by M. AligerComposed jointly with Nina Makarova First Performance: 1947, Moscow, Central Theater of the Red ArmyProducer: A. OkunchikovDesigner: N. Shifrin 1947 The Southern junction, music to play by A. Perventsev First Performance: 7 November 1947, Moscow, Central Theater of the Soviet ArmyProducer: A. PopovDirector: A. OkunchikovDesigner: N. ShiffinConductor: B. Sherman 1947 Ilia Golovin, music to the play by S. Mikhalkov First Performance: 10 November 1949, Moscow, Moscow Gorky Art TheaterProducers-Directors: N. Gorchakov, V. Toporkov, and M. lanshinDesigner: I. VesiolkinConductor: B. Israilevsky 1949 The Angel-Protector from Nebraska, music to the play by A. lakobson First Performance: 28 October 1953, Moscow, Moscow Art TheaterDirector: G. KonskyDesigner: B. Volkov 1953 Spring Stream, music to the play by Iu. ChepurinComposed jointly with Nina Makarova First Performance: 18 November 1953, Moscow, Central Theater of the Soviet ArmyDirectors: A. Popov and A. OkunchikovDesigner: Iu. Pimenov 1953 Lermontov, music to the play by B. Lavrenev First Performance: 30 December 1954, Moscow, Moscow Gorky Art TheaterDirectors: V. Stanitsyn and I. RaevskyDesigner: A. Ponsov[For Suite, see under 'Works for Symphony Orchestra'] 1954 Macbeth, music to the tragedy by Shakespeare First Performance: 30 December 1955, Moscow, Maly Theater of the USSRProducer-Directors: K. Zybov and E. VelikhovDesigner: B. Volkov 1955 King Lear, music to the tragedy by Shakespeare First Performance: 8 May1958, Moscow, Mossovet Dramatic TheaterProducer: I. Anisimova-VulfDesigner: A. Goncharov 1958 Film Scores Pepo, music for the film Scenarist and Director: A. Bek-NazarovProduced by ArmenkinoReleased: 1935 1935 Zangezur, music to the historical-revolutionary film Scenarists: A. Bek-Nazarov and Ia. DukorDirector: A. Bek-NazarovProduced by AnnenkinoReleased: 23 May 1938 1938 The Garden, music to the film Scenarist: L. SolovevaDirector: N. DostalProduced by TadzhikfilmReleased: 15 May 1939 1939 Salavat Iulaev, music to the film Scenarists: S. Zlobin and G. SpevakDirector: Ia. ProtazanovProduced by Soiuzdetfilm, MoscowReleased: 21 February 1941 1941 Prisoner No. 217, music to the film Scenarists: E. Gavrilovich and A RommDirector: A RommProduced by Mosfilm and Tashkent StudioReleased: 9 June 1945 1945 The Russian Question, music to the film of the play by K. Simonov Scenarist and Director: A RommProduced by MosfilmReleased: 8 March 1948 1948 Vladimir Ilich Lenin, music to the documentary film Scenarists: B. Beliaev, E. Kriger and M. RommDirectors: B. Beliaev and M. Romm 1948-49 The Battle of Stalingrad, music for the film Scenario: N. VirtaDirector: V. PetrovProduced by MosfilmReleased: 9 December 1949In 19SO, awarded USSR State Prize[for Suite, see under 'Works for Symphony Orchestra'] 1949 They Have a Native Country, music to the film of the play by S. Mikhalkov Scenarist: S. MikhalkovDirectors: A. Faintsimmer and V. LegoshinProduced by the M. Gorky KinostudioReleased: 20 March 1950 In 1951, awarded USSR State Prize, third class 1950 Secret Mission, music to the film Scenarist: K. IsaevDirector: M. RommProduced by MosfilmReleased: 21 August 1950 1950 Admiral Ushakov, music to the film Scenarist: A. ShteinDirector: M. RommProduced by MosfilmReleased: 23 April 1953[incidental music included in CW5] 1953 Ships Storming the Bastions [second series of the film, Admiral Ushakov]Scenarist: A. ShteinDirector: M. RommProduced by Mosfilm 1953 Saltanat, music to the film Scenarist: R. BudantsevDirector: V. ProninProduced by MosfilmReleased: 21 December 1955 [incidental music included in CW5] 1955 The Bonfire of Immortality, music to the film Scenarists: I. Lukovsky and A. NaroditskyDirector: A. NaroditskyProduced by Kiev KinostudioReleased: 22 August 1956[incidental music included in CW5] 1956 Otello, music to the film of Shakespeare's tragedy Scenarist and Director: S. IutkevichProduced by MosfilrnReleased: 19 March 1956[incidental music included in CW5] 1956 The Duel, music to the film of the story by A. Kuprin Scenarist and Director: V. PetrovProduced by MosfilmReleased: 2 December 1957 [incidental music included in CW5] 1957 The Tocsin of Peace, music to the documentary film Scenarists: A. Surkov and I. KopalinDirector: I. KopalinProduced by Central Studio of Documentary Films, MoscowReleased: 1962 1962 Works for Symphony Orchestra Dance Suite pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, hp; str1. Caucasian Dance 2. Armenian Dance 3. Uzbek Dance 4. Uzbek March 5. LezginkaFirst Performance: Spring 1933, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, conducted by N. Anosov 1933(CW3)21' Symphony No. 1 (In commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the establishment of Soviet power in Armenia)pic, 2-2, e hn-2(2 cl in A)-2; 4-3-3- 1; timp, perc, xyl, glock, bells, hp, pf; str1. Andante maestoso, con passione 2. Adagio sostenuto 3. Allegro risolutoFirst Performance: 23 April 1935, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by E. Szenkar 1934(CW1)42' Suite from music to Lope de Vega's Comedy "The Valencian Widow" 2-2-2-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, glock, xyl, cel, hp; str1. Introduction 2. Serenade 3. Song 4. Joke 5. Intermezzo 6. Dance 1940(CW4) First Suite from the ballet "Gayaneh" pic, 2-2, e hn-2(2 cl in A), b cl-2, cbn; 4-3(cnt)-3-1; timp, perc, glock, tubaphone, xyl, bells, cel, hp; str1. Introduction 2. Dance of the Maidens 3. Awakening and Dance of Aisha 4. Mountain Dance 5. Lullaby 6. Scene of Gayaneh and Giko 7. Gayaneh's Adagio 8. LezginkaFirst Performance: 3 October 1943, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Large Orchestra of All-Union Radio Committee conducted by N. Golovanov 1943 Second Suite from the ballet "Gayaneh" pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-3(cnt)-3-1; timp, perc, tubaphone, daira, pf, hp; str1. Dance of Welcome 2. Lyrical Dance 3. Russian Dance 4. Nune's Variation 5. Dance of the Old Man and Carpet Weavers 6. Armen's Variation 7. FireFirst Performance: 18 February 1945, Moscow, Hall of Coiumns of the House of Unions, Large Orchestra of Ail-Union Radio Committee conducted by N. Golovanov 1943 Third Suite from the ballet "Gayaneh" pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; a sax; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, daira, glock, xyl, hp, pf; str1. Gathering of the Cotton 2. Dance of the Young Kurds 3. Introduction and Dance of the Old Men 4. Embroidery of the Carpets S. Sabre Dance 6. Hopak 1943 Symphony No. 2 in E Minor ('Symphony with Bells') 3(pic)-2, e hn-2, E-flat cl, b cl-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, glock, bells, xvi, hp (2 ad lib), pf, str1. Andante maestoso 2. Allegro risoluto 3. Andante sostenuto 4. Andante mosso. Allegro sostenuto. MaestosoFirst Performance: 30 December 1943, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, USSR State Symphony Orchestra conducted by B. KhaikinFirst Performance of 2nd Edition: 6 March 1944, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, USSR State Symphony Orchestra conducted by A. GaukIn 1946, awarded USSR State Prize, first class 1943rev. 1944(CW2)50' Russian Fantasy For Symphony Orchestrapic, 2-2, e hn-2-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, glock, hp, pf; strFirst Performance: 6 November 1945, Moscow, studio broadcast of Symphony Orchestra of All-Union Radio Committee conducted by S. Gorchakov 1944(CW3)6' Suite from music to Lermontov's drama "Masquerade" 2(pic)-2-2-2; 4-2-3-1 -1 timp, perc, glock, xyl; str1. Waltz 2. Nocturne 3. Mazurka 4. Romance 5. GalopFirst Performance of version for reduced orchestra: 6 August 1944, Moscow, studio broadcast of Symphony Orchestra of All-Union Radio Committee conducted by S. GorchakovFirst Performance of version for doubled orchestra: 8 November 1944, Moscow, studio broadcast of Symphony Orchestra of All-Union Radio Committee conducted by S. Gorchakov 1944(CW4)17' Symphony No. 3 (Symphony-Poem) For Symphony Orchestra, Organ and 15 Trumpets15 solo tpt, org; pic, 2-2, e hn-2-2; 4-3-3- 1; timp, perc, hp; strFirst Performance: 13 December 1947, Large Hall of the Leningrad Philharmonic, Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by E. Mravinsky 1947(CW2)25' Ode in Memory of Vladimir Ilich Lenin (Funeral Ode in Memory of V.I. Lenin)pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, hp, pf; strFirst Performance: 26 December 1948, Large flail of the Moscow Conservatorv, Large Orchestra of All-Union Radio Committee conducted by A. Gauk 1948(CW3)10' Suite from music to the film "Battle of Stalingrad" pic, 2-1, e hn-2, E-flat cl, b cl-2; 4-4-3-1; timp, perc, xyl, vib, hp, pf; str1. The City on the Volga 2. Invasion 3. Stalingrad in Flames 4. The Enemy is Doomed 5. At Battle for the Homeland 6. Eternal Glory to the Heroes 7. Forward to Victory 8. There is a Cliff on the Volga 1949(CW5)29' Triumphal Poem (Festive Poem) in D Major pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, glock, xyl, hp (2 opt); strFirst Performance: 9 December 1950, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Large Orchestra of All-Union Radio conducted by A. Gauk 1950(CW3)20' First Suite from the ballet "Spartacus" 3(pic)-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-4-3-1; timp, perc, glock, xyl, tubaphone, cel, hp, pf; str1. Introduction and Dance of the Nymphs 2. Introduction, Adagio of Aegina and Harmodius 3. Aegina's Variation and Bacchanale 4. Scene and Dance with Crotales 5. Dance of the Gaditanian Maidens and Victory of Spartacus 1955 Second Suite from the ballet "Spartacus" 3(pic)-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-4-3-l-, timp, perc, glock, xyl, tubaphone, cel, hp, pf; str1. Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia 2. Entrance of the Merchants, Dance of the Roman Courtesan, General Dance 3. Entrance of Spartacus, The Quarrel, Treachery of Harmodius 4. Dance of the Pirates 1955 Third Suite from the ballet "Spartacus" 3(pic)-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-4-3-1; timp, perc, gtock, xyl, tubaphone, cel, hp, pf; str1. The Slave Market 2. Dance of the Greek Slaves 3. Dance of the Egyptian Girl 4. Phrygia's Dance and Parting 5. Dance of the Young Thracians with Swords 1955 Symphonic Pictures from the ballet "Spartacus" (Scenes 4 and 5) 3(pic)-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-4-3-1; timp, perc, glock, xyl, tubaphone, cel, hp, pf; str1. The Death of a Gladiator 2. Uprising of the Slaves 3. The Appian Way 4. Dance of the Shepherd and Shepherdess 5. Arrival of Spartacus and his Tale 1955 Symphonic Pictures from the ballet "Spartacus" (Scene 9) SATB Chorus; 3(pic)-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-3-3-1; a sax; timp, perc, glock, bells, xyl, tubaphone, cel, 2 hp, pf; str1. Destruction of Hope 2. The Last Battle 3. The Death of Spartacus and Requiem 1955 Greeting Overture (D-flat Major) pic, 2-2, e hn-2, cl in E-flat-2; 4-4-3- 1; timp, perc, xyl, bells, hp, pf; strFirst Performance: 3 April 1960, Large Hall of Moscow Conservatory, Symphony Orchestra of the Moscow Philharmonic conducted by N. Rakhlin 1958(CW3)5' Suite from music to Lavrenev's play "Lermontov" pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, glock, xyl, hp; str1. Introduction ('On the Death of the Poet') 2. Mazurka 3. Waltz 4. Intermezzo and Finale (Lermontov in the Caucasus) 1959(CW4)22' Works for Solo Instrument and Orchestra Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (D-flat Major) Dedicated to Lev Oborin2(pic)-2-2. h cl-2; 4-2-3-1; timp, perc; str1. Allegro ma non troppo e maestoso 2. Andante con anima 3. Allegro brillanteFirst Performance: 12 July 1937, Moscow, Sokolniki Park of Culture, L. Oborin (piano), Moscow Philharmonic conducted by L. Shteinberg[Arrangement for 2 pianos by composer in CW16] 1936(CW15)32' Concerto for Violin and Orchestra (D Minor) Dedicated to David Oistrakhpic, 2-2, e hn-2-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, hp; str1. Allegro con fermezza 2. Andante sostenuto 3. Allegro vivaceFirst Performance: 16 November 1940, Moscow, Tchaikox-skv Concert Hall, D. Oistrakh (violin), USSR State Symphony Orchestra conducted by A. GaukIn 1941, awarded USSR State Prize, second class[Arrangement by the composer for violin and piano in CW181] 1940(CW17)35' Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Dedicated to Sviatoslav Knushevitsky2-2-2, b cl-2; 4-2-0-0; timp, perc, hp; str1. Andante moderato 2. Andante sostenuto 3. Allegro e battutaFirst Performance: 30 October 1946, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, S. Knushevitsky (cello), USSR State Symphony Orchestra conducted by A. Gauk[Arrangement for cello and piano in CW20] 1946(CW19)35' Concerto-Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra (B-flat Minor) Dedicated to Leonid Kogan3(pic)-2-2-2; 4-2-0-0; timp, perc, hp; strFirst Performance: 7 October 1962, Yaroslavl, L. Kogan (violin), Yaroslavl Philharmonic conducted by I. GusmanIn 1971, Khachaturian's cycle of three Concerto-Rhapsodies (violin, cello, piano) awarded USSR State Prize[Arrangement for violin and piano in CW 181] 1961(CW17)23' Concerto-Rhapsody for Cello and Orchestra Dedicated to Mstislav Rostropovich2-2-2-2; 4-2-0-0; timp, perc, xyl, hp; strFirst Performance: 4 January 1964, Gorky, M. Rostropovich (cello), Gorky Philharmonic conducted by I. GusmanIn 1971, Khachaturian's cycle of three Concerto-Rhapsodies (violin, cello, piano) awarded USSR State Prize[Arrangement for cello and piano in CW20] 1963(CW19)25' Concerto-Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra (D-flat Major) 2(pic)-2-2-2; 4-2-0-0; timp, perc, xyl, mba (ad lib), vib, hp; strFirst Performance: 9 December 1968, Gorky, 16 December 1968, Moscow, N. Petrov (piano), Large Symphony Orchestra of All-Union Radio and Television conducted by G. RozhdestvenskyIn 1971, Khachaturian's cycle of three Concerto Rhapsodies (violin, cello, piano) awarded USSR State Prize[Arrangement for 2 pianos by the composer in CW16] Works for Soloists, Chorus and Orchestra Poem about Stalin ("Song of the Ashug") For Orchestra and Mixed ChorusText by Ashug Mirza from Tauz (Azerbaijan)SATB Chorus; pic, 2-2, e hn-2-2; 4-3-3-1; timp, perc, glock, hp; strFirst Performance: 29 November 1938, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, USSR State Symphony Orchestra and State Choir conducted by A. Gauk 1937-3822' State Anthem of the Armenian SSR For Chorus and Symphony OrchestraText (in Armenian) by A. SarmenSATB Chorus; pic, 2-2, e hn-2, b cl-2; 4-6-3-1; timp, perc, glock; str[Arrangement for wind band in CW 23; arrangement for chorus and piano in CW 24] 1944(CW6) Three Concert Arias For high voice and orchestraDedicated to Nina MakarovaHi vo solo; 2-2-2-2; 4-2-3-1; timp, perc, vib, hp; str1. Poem (folk text, trans. by V. Briusov) 2. Legend (text by O. Tumanian; trans. by K. Balmont) 3. Dithyramb (text by Peshiktashlian; trans. by A. Umants)First Performance: 1967?[Arrangement for voice and piano in CW 24] 1946(CW6)20' Ode to Joy, cantata For mezzo-soprano, mixed chorus, ensemble of violinists, ensemble of harps, and orchestraText by S. SmimovM solo, SAT13 Chorus; pic, 2-2-2-2; 4-4(2 cnt)-3-1; timp, perc, glock, xyl, bells, 6-10 solo hp; str (including 24-40 solo violins)First Performance: Autumn 1956, Moscow, Bolshoi Theater, Orchestra of Armenian Theater of Opera and Ballet conducted by M. Tavrizian[Arrangement for mezzo-soprano, chorus and piano in CW24] 1956(CW6)12' Ballad about the Motherland For bass and orchestraDedicated to the 40th Anniversary of Soviet ArmeniaText by A. GarnakerianLow vo solo; 2-2-2-2; 4-2-3-1; timp, perc, vib, hp; strFirst Performance: 24 October 1961, Large Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, B. Deinek, A. Blagov, B. Dobrin, A. Poliakov, A. Serov, G. Troitsky (basses in unison), Large Orchestra of All-Union Radio and Television conducted by A. Zhiuraitis[Arrangement for bass and piano in CW24] 1961(CW6)8' Works for Wind Orchestra Field March No. 1 (A-flat Major) for wind orchestra Instrumentation by composer and N. Ivanov-Radkevich1-0-3, cl in E-flat-0; 2-2-0-0; 2 fIg hn, 2 a flg hn, 3 t fIg hn, euph; perc; 2 db 1929(CW23)3' Field March No. 2 (F Minor) Composed in honor of the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the Armenian SSR1-0-2, cl in F-flat-0; 2-2-0-0; 2 flg hn, 2 a flg hn, 3 t flg hn, euph; perc; 2 db 1930(CW23)4' Two Pieces on Themes of Uzbek Folk Songs For the 15th Anniversary of the Red Army1. Uzbek March (F Minor) 2. Dancing Song (E-flat Major)pic, 1(a fl)-0-2, cl in E-flat-0; 2-2-0-0; 2 flg hn, 2 a flg hn, 3 t flg hn, euph; perc; 2 db 1932(CW23)5' Two Pieces on Themes of Armenian Folk Songs For the 15th Anniverary of the Red Army1. Dancing Song (G Minor) 2. Dance (F Major)a fl-0-2, cl in E-flat-0; 2-2-0-0; 2 flg hn, 2 a flg hn, 3 t flg Im, euph; perc; 2 db 1932(CW23)5' March from the film "Zangezur" 1-0-3, cl in E-flat-0; 2-2-3-0; 2 flg hn, 2 a flg hn, 3 t flg hn, euph; perc; 2 db[Awarded first prize in competition to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army Day] 1938(CW23)4' "To the Heroes of the Patriotic War," March in A-flat Major for wind band 1-0-3, cl in E-flat-0; 2-2-3-0; 2 flg hn, 2 a flg hn, 3 t flg hn, euph; perc; 2 db 1942(CW23)4' March of the Soviet Militia (E-flat Major) [orchestrated for large wind band by D. Braslavsky]pic, 1-2-3-2, 4-2-3-0; 2 flg hn, 2 a flg Im, 3 t flg hn, euph; perc; 2 db 1973(CW23)4' Triumphal Fanfares in F Major for trumpets and drums For the 30th Anniversarv of Victorv in the Great Patriotic War8 tpt, 2 dr 1975(CW23)5' Chamber Works Song of the Strolling Ashug, for cello and piano Dedicated to Dear Mama 1925 Dream for cello and piano 1925 Elegy in G Minor for cello and piano 1925(CW20) Piece for cello and piano 1926 Lullaby for violin and piano Dedicated to Karen Khachaturian 1926 Dance No. 1 (B-flat major) for violin and piano Dedicated to A. Gabrielian 1926(CW18)5' Pantomime for oboe and piano 1927 Allegretto for violin and piano 1929 Song-Poem ('In Honor of the Ashugs') for violin and piano 19296' Quartet for 2 violins, viola, and cello (Double fugue) [First movement only]First Performance: 14 September 1931, Moscow, Komitas String Quartet 1931(CW22)8' Mass Dance for bayan 1932 Sonata for violin and piano 1. Lento rubato ed espressivo 2. Allegro ma non troppoFirst Performance: 1933, Moscow, Ia. Targonsky (violin), N. Valter (piano) 1932(CW22)18' Trio for B-flat clarinet, violin and piano (C Minor) 1. Andante con dolore; molt'espressione 2. Allegro 3. ModeratoFirst Performance: 1933, Small Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, V. Semenov (clarinet), R. Bogdanian (violin), N. Musinian (piano) 1932(CW22)14' Nocturne for violin and piano Arranged from incidental music to Lermontov's "Masquerade" 1948(CW18)4' Sonata-Fantasy for cello solo (C Major) First Performance: 1975, Moscow, Central House of Composers, N. Shakhovskaia 1974(CW20)15' Sonata-Monologue for violin solo Dedicated to Viktor PikaizenFirst Performance: Autumn 197S, Moscow, Central House of Composers, V. Pikaizen 1975(CW18)16' Sonata-Song for viola solo First Performance: 6 March 1977, Large Hall of the Leningrad Philharmonic, M. Tolpygo 1976(CW22)13' Works for Piano Poem for piano Dedicated to Gilan 1925 Andantino for piano 1926 Waltz-etude for piano 1926 Waltz-caprice in C-sharp Minor for piano [included as No. 2 of 1932 Suite] 1926(CW21) Dance in G Minor for piano [included as No. 3 of 1932 Suite] 1926(CW21) Poem in C-sharp Minor for Piano Dedicated to Iu. Sukharevsky 1927(CW21) Variations on the theme 'Solveig' for piano 1928 Toccata in E-flat Minor for piano [included as No. 1 of 1932 Suite] 1932(CW21) Suite for piano 1. Toccata 2. Waltz-caprice 3. Dance 1932 Dance No. 3 for piano 1933 March No. 3 for piano 1934 Budionovka, mass dance for piano 1940s Choreographic Waltz for piano 1944 Three Pieces for 2 pianos 1. Ostinato (arranged from music for film "Prisoner No. 217") 2. Romance (arranged from song 'The Daughters of Iran') 3. Fantastic Waltz (arranged from music for film "Prisoner No. 217")First performance: 9 December 1945 1944(CW16)10' Children's Album, Book 1 for piano 1. Andantino (1926) 2. No Going for a Walk Today (dedicated to Renik) 3. Liado is Very Ill (dedicated to Renik) 4. On a Birthday (dedicated to Tala) 5. Etude (dedicated to Tala) 6. Musical Picture (dedicated to Rita) 7. The Cavalry (dedicated to Vladik) 8. Invention (1942; transcription of Gayaneh's Dance from Gayanch ballet) 9. In the Folk Style (dedicated to Nuneh) 10. Fugue (1929; dedicated to Nuneh) 1947(CW21) Children's Album, Book 2 for piano 1. Skipping-Rope (1940s) 2. An Evening Tale (1940s) 3. Eastern Dance (1940s) 4. Barsik on the Swing 5. Playing the Tambourine 6. Two Funny Aunties Argued 7. Funeral March 8. Rhythmic Gymnastics 9. Toccata 10. Fugue (1928) 1964-65(CW21) Recitatives and Fugues for piano Seven fugues originally composed in 1928, revised with added recitatives 1966(CW21) Sonatina in C Major for piano Dedicated to the pupils of the Prokopevsk Elementary Music School1. Allegro giocoso 2. Andante con anima, rubato 3. Allegro mosso 1958(CW21)7' Sonata in E-flat Major for piano Dedicated to the memory of my teacher Nikolai Iakovlevich Miaskovsky1. Allegro vivace 2. Andante tranquillo 3. Allegro assaiFirst Performance: 1961, E. Gilels[sonata revised by composer in 1976-78] 1961(CW21)22' Vocalise (C Major) for piano Arrangement of Desdemona's vocalise from music to the film "Otello" 1978(CW21) Songs 'Be Ready' Arrangement of Mongolian pioneer songText by A. Globa 1920s 'Factory Machine-Tool Song' For voice and pianoText by A. Bezymensky 1920s 'The Airplane' Arrangement of Buriat song, translated by S. Bolotin 1920s 'Dzhavuz Idim' Arrangement of Turkish song for voice and pianoFolk text translated by D. Usov 1930(CW24) 'Game Song' Arrangement of Turkmen children's song for voice or unison chorus and piano (CW24)Folk text arranged bv V. Kerbabaev, translated bv D. Usov 1930(CW24) 'Our Future' Arrangement of Turkmen folk song for voice and pianoText by K. Burunov, translated by D. Usov 1930(CW24) 'Komsomol Member' Arrangement of melody by M. Mirzoian for voice and pianoText by G. Sarian, translated by D. Usov 1931 'The Komsomol Boy and Girl' Arrangement of melody by R. Melikian for voice and pianoText by Kh. Aper, translated by D. Usov 1931 'Song of the Komsomol Miners' Song for two-part chorus and pianoText by A. Sitkovsky 1931(CW24) 'In Our Meadow' Arrangement of melody by A. Ter-Gevondian for voice and pianoText bv A. Venkari, translated bv D. Usov 1931(CW24) 'New Song' Arrangement of melodv by M. Mirzoian for voice and pianoText bv E. Charents, translated bv D. Usov 1931 'Song of the Black Sea Fleet (Komsomflot Song)' For two-part unaccompanied chorusText by A. Shteinberg 1931(CW24) 'Meadow Song' Arrangement of melody by M. Mirzoian for voice and pianoText by Alazani, translated by D. Usov 1931(CW24) 'Comrade Hassan' Arrangement of melody by R. Melikian for voice and pianoText by Kh. Aper, translated by D. Usov 1931(CW24) 'The Grain is Ripening' ArrangementText bv A. Gidash 1932 'Satirical Song' Arrangement of Hungarian folk song for voice and pianoText by A. Gidash, translated by A. Kochetkov 1932 'Off to School Tomorrow' Song for voice or unison chorus and pianoText by N. Vladimirsky 1933(CW24) 'March of Komsomol Seaman (March of the Red Fleet)' Song for voice and piano or for voice, chorus, and pianoText by S. Mikhalkov 1933(CW24) 'The Pioneer Girl Olia' Song for unison chorus and pianoText by N. Vladimirsky 1933 'The Pioneer Drum' Song for voice or unison chorus and pianoText by S. Mikhalkov 1933 'Song of Pepo,' from music to the film "Pepo" For voice and pianoText by F. Charents 1934(CW24) 'Lenin's Children' Arrangement of Uzbek pioneer song for chorus and pianoTranslated by T. Sikorskaia 1935 'On Gogol Boulevard' Song for voice and pianoText by S. Mikhaikov 1935(CW24) 'Action, Camaradas!' Song for voice and pianoText by A. SmolianDedicated to Spain's Popular Front 1936(CW24) 'Air-March' Song for chorus and pianoText by A. Zharov n/d 'Under the Rain' Song for voice and pianoText by Ia. Rodionov 1937(CW24) 'Song about the Frontier-Guard' For voice or chorus and pianoText by L. Oshanin 1938 'O My Garden,' from music to the film "The Garden" Song for voice and pianoText by V. Lebedev-Kumach 1938(CW24) 'The Daughters of Iran' Arrangement of Tadzhik folk song for voice and pianoText by A. Lakhuti 1938(CW24) 'We Will Win' Arrangement of Tadzhik folk song for voice and pianoText by A. Lakhuti 1939 'Do You Hear This Song, O Heart?' Song for voice and pianoText by A. Lakhuti n/d(CW24) 'My Friend' Song for voice and pianoText by L. Serostanova 1930s(CW24) 'Captain Gastello' Song for voice and pianoText by A. Lugin 1941(CW24) 'Nina's Romance,' from incidental music to "Masquerade" For voice and pianoText by M. Lermontov 1941(CW24) 'Guards March' Song for voice, two-part chorus, and pianoText by V. Lebedev-Kumach 1942(CW24) 'The Mighty Urals' Song for voice or chorus and pianoText by A. Barto 1942 'Ural Men Are Fine Soldiers' Song for voice and two- or three-part chorusText by A. Barto 1942(CW24) 'The Baltic Sea,' Rybakov's romance from incidental music to "The Kremlin Chimes" For voice and pianoText by Ia. Rodionov 1942(CW24) 'I'm Waiting for You' Song for voice and pianoText by G. Slavin, inspired by K. Simonov's poem 'Wait for Me'[in 1962, adapted to text by S. Vasilev as 'The Light of Beloved Eves'] 1943(CW24) 'Patriotic Song' For voice and pianoText by S. Mikhalkov 1940s 'Song of the Red Army' For voice and piano, composed jointly with Dmitri ShostakovichText by M. Glody 1943 'Glory to Our Native Land' Song for voice and pianoText by V. Lebedev-Kumach 1943(CW24) 'The Ural Girl' Song for voice and pianoText by G. Slavin 1943(CW24) 'State Anthem of the Armenian SSR' Text (in Armenian) by A. Sarmen 1944(CW24) 'Armenian Drinking Song' For voice and pianoText by A. Grashi 1948(CW24) 'Meeting with a Poet' SongText by P. German 1948 'Komsomol Song' For voice and pianoText by G. Borian 1948 'Song about Erevan' For voice and pianoText by A. Grashi, translated by S. Boiotin and T. Sikorskaia 1948(CW24) 'What Children Dream Of' Song for voice, chorus, and pianoText by P. Gradov[Alternate setting, under same title, to words by V. Vinnikov] 1949(CW24) 'Song of the Heart' For voice and pianoText bv A. Grashi and S. Mikhalkov 1949(CW24) 'Song of a Hero,' from incidental music to "Ilia Golovin" For voice or two-part chorus and pianoText by S. Mikhalkov 1949(CW24) 'The Carpet of Happiness' Song for voice and pianoText by A. Grashi 1950(CW24) 'My Native Land,' from music to the film "They Have a Native Country" Song for voice and pianoText by I. Sadofev[in film version, text by P. Gradov] 1950(CW24) 'Song about a Young Girl' Song for voice and pianoText by A. Grashi, translated by Iu. Iakhnina 1950(CW24) 'Oath of Allegiance to Peace' Song for voice or chorus and pianoText by G. Rublev 1950(CW24) 'Friendship Waltz' Song for voice or chorus and pianoText by G. Rublev 1951(CW24) 'Musical Pamphlet' Song for voice and piano 1951 'Song of Women Peace Champions' For voice or chorus and pianoText by S. Ostrovoi 1951(CW24) 'Korean Partisan Song' Arrangement of melody by Kim Sun Nam for voice and pianoRussian text by T. Sikorskaia 1951(CW24) 'Song about a Young Girl' For voice and pianoText by A. Grashi, translated by L. Nekrasova 1952 'Marching Song,' from music to film "Admiral Ushakov" For unaccompanied men's chorusText by A. Surkov 1953(CW24) 'Song of Russian Sailors,' from music to film "Ships Storming the'Bastions" For unaccompanied men's chorusText by A. Surkov 1953(CW24) 'Spring Carnival' Song for voice and pianoText by P. Gradov 1956(CW24) 'Song about the Willow,' from music to film "Otello" Song for voice and pianoText by W. Shakespeare, translated by B. Pasternak 1956(CW24) 'Desdemona's Vocalise,' from music to film "Otello" For voice and piano 1956(CW24) 'Soldier's Song,' from music to film "Otello" For voice and pianoText by W. Shakespeare, translated by B. Pasternak 1956(CW24) 'Ah, Where is She?' Song (in Armenian) 1957 'Peace March,' from music to film "The Tocsin of Peace" For voice and pianoText by A. Surkov 1962(CW24) 'Today We Are Merry!' Song for voice and pianoText by S. Vasilev 1963(CW24) 'To You, Arab Friends' Song for voice or chorus and pianoText by G. Registan 1964 'Song about Friendship of the Peoples' Song for voice or chorus and pianoNew text, by A. Godov, to music of 1964 song 'To You, Arab Friends' 1968 'Aiudag' Song for voice and pianoText by M. Tsuranov n/d(CW24) 'We're Living in Wonderful Times!' Song for voice and pianoText by M. Tsuranov n/d(CW24) 'Our Soviet Motherland' Song for voice and pianoText by A. Godov 1960s(CW24) 'When I'm On Shore' Sailor song for voice and pianoText by L Oshanin 1960s(CW24) 'Firemen's Song' Song for chorus and pianoText by L. Oshanin 1960s(CW24) 'Hymn-Like Song' For voice and pianoText by P. Brovka, N. Gribachev, M. Isakovsky, S. Smirnov, and A. Tvardovsky n/d(CW24) 'Patriotic Song' For voice and pianoText by S. Vasilev, E. Dolmatovsky, N. Dorizo, M. Matusovsky, S. Ostrovoi, and L. Oshanin n/d(CW24) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional information at schirmer.com: Biography --------------------------------------------------------------------------------G. Schirmer/AMP Home Page Frequently asked Questions Copyright © 1987-2000 by G. Schirmer, Inc. G. Schirmer Promotion Department257 Park Ave South, 20th floorNew York, NY 10010Phone: 212 254-2100Fax: 212 254-2013E-mail: schirmer@schirmer.com G. Schirmer Rental and Performance Department445 Bellvale RoadP.O. 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MosJan Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Documentary about Aram Khachaturian screens in Hollywoodhttp://media.pn.am/media/issue/166/429/photo/166429.jpgJuly 23, 2013 - 16:11 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - A two-hour-long documentary about Aram Khachaturian was screened at the hall of the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on the occasion of the composer’s 110th birthday, Asbarez reports.The documentary traces the tumultuous career of the great composer, while also exposing the harsh realities of the Soviet regime for artists. The screening was organized by joint efforts of the Armenian Diplomatic Representation in Los Angeles and the ARPA Film Festival.Aram Khachaturian’s career and life were presented through his and his friends’ memories: his passion for classical music, his first achievements and first failures, betrayal of friends and struggle against the vicious environment. The authors of the film, Dora and Robert Kuhn, present all this with details that had been unknown up until now.“My wife is a pianist and she presented Khachaturian’s Violin Concerto in about 40 countries from Chile to China. The Saber Dance is probably his best known work, and our wish was to make him better known in a wider aspect. Director Peter Rosen realized our initiative in a political context by presenting a story about Kkhachaturian’s Armenian spirit, his great creative potential and the cruel Soviet reality,” Robert Kuhn said.Exceptional archive materials have been used in the film, part of which had never been screened before. There are also memories of Aram Khachaturian’s contemporaries and interviews with those who later betrayed the composer.“I’m in love with Khachaturian’s music forever. His Violin Concerto has been my visiting card all over the world. I wanted everyone to get to know him deeper, to know that he is Armenian and has always been close to his roots. I think he would like the film,” Dora Kuhn said.The film about Khachaturian has been presented at tens of festivals and won the first prize at the Hollywood Film Festival. It will be screened in a number of countries in the future, Dora Kuhn said. According to her, the film is a great story about a great man, which lives its own life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 PanArmenianAug 19 2017 Movie about Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian in the workshttp://media.pn.am/media/issue/245/712/photo/245712.jpgAugust 19, 2017 - 14:05 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - A leading Russian film company is preparing to start filming the first-ever feature film about world famous Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, Rusarminfo reports."Saber dance", as the movie is aptly called, was written and will be directed by Yusup Razykov, while Ruben Dishdishyan's Mars Media is attached to produce. Production will begin in 2018 and will take place on the territory of Russia and Armenia."The film is set in 1942, when the Kirov (Mariinsky) theater was evacuated to the Urals, where Aram Khachaturyan had just finished composing the ballet 'Gayane'", Rusarminfo cited company representative Tigran Manasyan as saying.In all probability, the movie will hit theaters in late 2018 or early 2019.Khachaturian was the most renowned Armenian composer of the 20th century and the author of the first Armenian ballet music, symphony, concerto, and film score. He is highly respected in Armenia, where he is considered a "national treasure".http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/245712/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Panorama, ArmeniaAug 19 2017 Hollywood actor John Malkovich to visit Armenia http://panorama.am/news_images/608/1822229_3/f5997edb829254_5997edb829292.thumb.pngCulture 11:53 19/08/2017Armenia World famous Hollywood actor John Malkovich is set to visit Armenia to attend the solemn opening ceremony of the 5th Aram Khachaturian International Festival in capital city Yerevan, the press service of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia told Panorama.am.The opening of the festival will take place at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall on October 11.The renowned actor will perform with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia.http://www.panorama.am/en/news/2017/08/19/John-Malkovich-visit-Armenia/1822229 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted September 26, 2017 Report Share Posted September 26, 2017 MediaMax, ArmeniaSept 25 2017 Malkovich to present “On Heroes and Tombs” in Yerevan http://c0.mediamax.am/datas/znews/middle_1506143253_6486684.jpgJohn Malkovich Photo: Vanity Fair The big poster of world famous John Malkovich appeared on the wall of Aram Khachaturian Grand Concert Hall in mid-August, and people were wondering: what could a Hollywood star have to do with State Youth Orchestra of Armenia on the same stage? Alfred Schnittke’s music and Ernesto Sabato’s literature are going to unite the State Youth Orchestra and Malkovich within the frames of 5th Aram Khachaturian International Festival. The project was implemented in a number of countries, so the orchestra have already had the chance to cooperate with Hollywood legend Malkovich. According to the orchestra’s Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Sergey Smbatyan, Malkovich is familiar with the Armenian history, and they had discussed the idea of his visit to Armenia during the meetings before. On October 11 John Malkovich and the Armenian musicians will together introduce the audience to two works: Alfred Schnittke’s Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra and an extract from “Report on the Blind” of Ernesto Sabato’s novel “On Heroes and Tombs” (with Armenian translation on the screen). “There will be nothing but the presence of orchestra, musicians and John Malkovich. We will not use any conceptual theatre effect, since Malkovich is the one to create theatre. The lights were off during the international premiere of this project in Seoul. People did not know what John Malkovich was going to do, yet his aura was so strong, that they immediately felt his presence once he appeared on the stage, ” Sergey Smbatyan told Mediamax. Smbatyan said that it is a great honor for the State Youth Orchestra to host one of the most famous and distinguished Hollywood actors not as a guest, but as a professional and present a joint project with him. Malkovich will arrive in Armenia the day before the performance. He has already worked with the orchestra, so there is no need for long preparations. “Working with a teammate like Malkovich, who lives, thinks and creates on the stage is always an unpredictable yet great experience. You witness how he creates the values that people like and cherish. I am happy for hosting in Armenia this non-entertainment project, and I would love to see people coming to the concert not just to see John on the stage but to hear and understand what an important message he has to deliver,” Sergey Smbatyan said. Within the frames of the 5th Aram Khachaturian International Festival, the Armenian audience will be able to listen to Serj Tankian's Orca Symphony No. 1 for the first time. Headed by Sergey Smbatyan, Pan-Armenian Symphony Orchestra performed an extract from this work on April 24 this year. “Tankian is one of the greatest and most famous musicians in the world, and Armenian youth follows his activity very attentively. We want to show them that Tankian attaches special importance to classical music, since he decided to write a piece for Symphony Orchestra. We are trying to prove that classical music can also attract the audience,” Sergey Smbatyan said. Lusine Gharibyan View videos at http://www.mediamax.am/en/news/society/25355/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Yervant1 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Panorama, ArmeniaOct 10 2017 John Malkovich pays tribute to Armenian Genocide victims World famous American actor, producer, film director and scriptwriter John Malkovich today paid a visit to Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex to pay tribute to the memory of the Armenian Genocide victims. Afterwards the Hollywood star visited the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute.Earlier, during Monday’s news conference, when asked whether he is aware of the Armenian Genocide, John Malkovich said he has heard about it and that he is astonished at the terrible things people are capable of doing.To remind, John Malkovich has arrived in Armenia to perform at the solemn opening ceremony of the 5th Aram Khachaturian International Festival scheduled for 11 October.The Hollywood star, together with the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia, will offer a chapter from Ernesto Sabato’s “On Heroes and Tombs” novel jointly performed with the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra by Alfred Schnittke, one of the most eminent musical figures of the second half of the 20th century. The soloist pianist is Anastasya Terenkova.https://www.panorama.am/en/news/2017/10/10/John-Malkovich-tribute-Armenian-Genocide-victims/1847506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Panorama, ArmeniaOct 10 2017 Culture 19:12 10/10/2017Armenia Armenian President hosts Hollywood actor, scriptwriter and producer John MalcovicArmenian President Serzh Sargsyan received today famous Hollywood actor, scriptwriter and producer John Malcovic, who is in Armenia to attend the opening ceremony of the 5th Aram Khachaturian International Festival. press department at the President’s Office reported.Welcoming the guest, the President noted that it is a great pleasure to host a talented artist in a country where the art power is highly valued, and its people have been able to create a great cultural heritage and contribute to the development of human civilization for centuries.“I know that Armenian audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy your art, a unique manifestation of your talent, where music and literature are closely intertwined. I am confident that your participation in the opening ceremony of the 5th Aram Khachaturian International Festival will remain in the memory of the Armenian audience forever,” the President of Armenia said and expressed the hope that during his short visit to Armenia, John Malcovic will have an opportunity to better understand our country, its rich historical-cultural heritage and the hospitable Armenian people, who have always had deep respect for talented people.Thankful for the reception, John Malcovic thanked the President for his kind remarks, hospitality as well as for the support and attention paid by the President to the development of culture in Armenia, including the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia with whom he has arrived in Armenia in the frame of a cooperation program.The famous artist said to be impatient to present a concert jointly with artistic director and chief conductor of the orchestra Sergey Smbatyan and expressed the hope that it would be welcome in our country, the release added.https://www.panorama.am/en/news/2017/10/10/Armenian-President/1847687 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 Armenpress News Agency , ArmeniaJanuary 31, 2018 WednesdayKhachaturyan's music helped Ernest Hemingway to know Armenia –highlights of composer's South America tourYEREVAN, JANUARY 31, ARMENPRESS. Renowned Armenian composer AramKhachaturyan visited South America on numerous occasions as part offoreign tours.ARMENPRESS presents the most significant meetings of Khachaturyan inSouth America.Meeting with HemingwayIn 1960, Khachaturyan was invited to perform in Cuba – to conduct theSymphonic Orchestra of Havana.It was an unexpected meeting in the hotel lobby when Khachaturyan andHemingway saw each other, and the American writer didn’t miss thechance to invite the maestro, with his spouse, to his home.Being a huge fan of Hemingway, Khachaturyan kindly accepted theinvitation. Khachaturyan later recalled the meeting, saying thatHemingway is a deep psychologist, who can understand from the firstsight what kind of a man is standing in front of him. Hemingway hadsaid that he is trying to get to know Armenia through the music ofKhachaturyan. And it was from the maestro’s music that the Americannovelist said that Armenia must be one of the most beautiful countriesof the world.“The meeting proceeded in a warm atmosphere. From a lengthyconversation it turned out that not only was Khachaturyan a fan ofHemingway, but also the other way around. One episode proves thecasual and friendly nature of the meeting. Khachaturyan’s wife likedthe mushroom soup very much, and Hemingway offered a second portion.However, it turned out that there was so soup left, and the Americannovelist simply poured the soup from his own bowl into hers”, ArmineGrigoryan, director of the Aram Khachaturyan House Museum toldARMENPRESS.During the meeting the composer offered Hemingway to visit the USSR,which he accepted, but couldn’t manage to come. A photo of theirmeeting is displayed in both the Khachaturyan museum in Yerevan, andthe Hemingway museum in Cuba.Hemingway was unable to attend Khachaturyan’s concert since he wasfinishing a book. However, Hemingway’s wife Mary attended the concert.After the concert she sent a letter to Khachaturyan, saying that twowonders happened that night in Havana – first the Havana SymphonicOrchestra led by Khachaturyan which sounds completely different, andsecond – Khachaturyan’s Second Symphony. Cuban President Fidel Castroand Che Guevara also attended the concert.Meeting with famous Armenian families in ArgentinaIn 1957, when Khachaturyan was on tour in South America, he alsovisited Buenos Aires. As it is known, there is a significant Armeniancommunity there, and certainly many were willing to meet the composer.One of the highlights include a meeting with the Arzumanyans, awealthy and prominent family.Knowing in advance that the composer will visit Buenos Aires, theArmenian family bought a unique 1911 grand piano. It was made fromwalnut wood, the keyboard was made from ivory, and the cover was theoriginal of Henry Bonis’s Undine. The Arzumanyan family thought thatthe maestro deserves only such a fine-made instrument. Khachatryankindly accepted the offer and played on the piano. In 2003, thedaughter of the Arzumanyan Senior donated the grand piano to theKhachaturyan museum on the 100th anniversary of the composer’s birth.Meeting in the home of Brazilian-Armenian Tiran MostijyanA similar meeting took place in Brazil. During the same tour, he washosted by a famous Brazilian Armenian – Tiran Mostijyan.Mostijyan too owned an exclusive piano, which resembled a wardrobewhen closed. After a meal, Khachaturyan played the piano. After hisperformance, Mostijyan approached the composer with a nail in hishands and asked Khachaturyan to leave his signature on the piano.Khachaturyan was initially angered, but after lengthy requests hesigned the instrument.“The instrument was donated to the museum in Yerevan in the 80s”,Grigoryan said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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