Unlike Prokofiev and Shostakovich, Khachaturian was "entirely a creation of the Soviet musical and dance establishment". [20] He considered a career either in medicine or engineering.[21]. The violin competition of 2020 was transferred entirely to a virtual space that accommodates all requirements of the competition, leveraging the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) as well. The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra has been hosted by many reputable concert halls around the world, including Opera Garnier (Paris), Konzerthaus (Berlin), Dr. Anton Philipszaal (Hague), Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and the Great Hall of Conservatory (Moscow), Palais des Beaux-Arts (Brussels), Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg), Royal Theatre (Madrid), Dubai Opera House and others. He also composed the music for the Armenian national anthem, as well as film scores and incidental music. The active period in his career came after graduation in 1936 when he wrote his first great work - “The Piano Concerto”. ), conductors (A. Gauk, H. von Karayan, Z. Mehta, G. Gorgesku, Eu. Khachaturian is best known for his ballet music—Gayane (1942) and Spartacus (1954). Tchaikovsky. [17] "He frequently appeared in world forums in the role of champion of an apologist for the Soviet idea of creative orthodoxy. His other works include a symphonic suite, Masquerade (1944; from incidental music to a play by Mikhail Lermontov); the ballets Happiness (1939) and Spartak (1953; “Spartacus”); a Third Symphony; a violin concerto (1940); a cello concerto (1946); and numerous shorter works. Soon it became one of the most performed works by the best Soviet Orchestras.
He is highly regarded in Armenia, where he is considered a "national treasure". [B] He is considered the most renowned Armenian composer of the 20th century.
24 May] 1903 – 1 May 1978) was a Soviet Armenian composer and conductor. Aram Ilich KHACHATURIAN 6 June 1903 - 1 May 1978 (age 74) ... His second wife, Nina Makarova, was also an active musician and wrote songs. [21][30] He initially studied the cello under Sergei Bychkov and later under Andrey Borysyak. [80] They are sometimes collectively referred to as the three "titans" of Soviet music. [42][57] Spartacus became his most acclaimed work in the post-Stalin period. He received numerous state awards both before and after the Zhdanov decree: for example, four Stalin prizes (1941, 1943, 1946 and 1950), one Lenin prize (1959), a USSR State Prize (1971), and the title of Hero of Socialist Labor (1973). Aram Khachaturian was born in 1903 in present-day Georgia to an Armenian family. With a rich history spanning 16 years, the competition has expanded the geography of the participating countries, including Russia and other CIS republics, USA, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Great Britain, China, etc. From the very onset of its existence, the orchestra has been home to bright and energetic musicians, assembled around the shared vision of amplifying the cultural awareness in Armenia and elevating the spiritual excellence of human nature by the power of classical music. [111] A statue of Khachaturian by Georgiy Frangulyan was unveiled in Moscow on 31 October 2006. Notable attendees included Armenian President Kocharyan, Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov and Russia's First Lady Lyudmila Putina.
Khachaturian went on to serve again as Secretary of the Board of the Composers' Union, starting in 1957,[6][7][8] and was also a deputy in the fifth Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union (1958–1962).[7][9]. Khachaturians's three symphonies are varied works, with the third containing parts for fifteen additional trumpets and organ.