Aram & Karen Khachaturian: Music for Violin and Piano
10/26/2018, 10 Tracks, 50:23
Featuring
Ruben Kosemyan
Natalya Mnatsakanyan
Karen Khachaturian
Aram Khachaturian
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Composer Biography
Karen Khachaturian (1920-2011), considered one of Armenia's most notable composers, was the nephew of the more famous composer Aram Khachaturian.
Performer Biography
Ruben Kosemyan was awarded a gold medal 'UNESCO Aram Khachaturian Centenary' by the 'Composers Union' of Armenia in 2007.
Compositional Technique
Aram Khachaturian's musical style is characterized by colourful and exotic harmonies, virtuosity, unusual rhythms, and a strong feeling of improvisation.
Performer Biography
Ruben Kosemyan, the violinist on this recording, began studying violin at age four and played Mendelssohn and Mozart concertos with orchestra by age nine.
Performer Biography
Natalya Mnatsakanyan, the pianist on this recording, became a laureate of the Arno Babadjanian Piano Competition in 1992.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978), the most famous Armenian composer of the 20th century, extensively used Armenian and Caucasian folk music in his works.
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