Aram Khachaturian Flashcards
What years did Khachaturian live and in what musical period did he compose?
He composed in the contemporary Period and he lived from 1903 to 1978
Khachaturian was a composer in which century and country?
He was an Armenian composer of the 20th century.
When did Khachaturian start learning music?
He showed little interest in music until the age of 19, when he asked for his first composing lessons.
In what year did Khachaturian graduate and from which school?
He graduated in 1934 from the Moscow Conservatory.
Was Khachaturian recognized by the Russian authorities?
Yes, as an important figure but later in life they didn’t think his music was Russian enough.
Besides composing what did Khachaturian do for a career?
He taught at the Moscow Conservatory and trained many young composers.
In which musical genres did Khachaturian compose?
A broad range including ballets, symphonies, concertos, and many film scores.
