Khachaturian retained a leading role in Soviet musical life despite being denounced as part of the 'Zhdanov Decree' in 1948.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Khachaturian's music is indelibly conditioned by his Armenian heritage, featuring sensuous melodic writing, vibrant orchestration, and elemental rhythmic drive.
Performer Biography
Iyad Sughayer, a Jordanian-Palestinian pianist, received his first lessons at age five and made his concerto debut at age eight.
Composer Biography
Aram Khachaturian, born in Tbilisi in 1903, became the most significant 20th-century musical figure in the Soviet Republic of Armenia.
Critical Reception
The Toccata in E flat minor (1932) quickly became a showpiece in the modern repertoire and a calling-card for aspiring virtuosos.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2018 at Stoller Hall, Chetham's School of Music in Manchester, England.
Composition History
Khachaturian's Piano Sonata (1961) was dedicated to the memory of his teacher, Nikolai Myaskovsky, a prominent Russian composer.
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