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Karen Khachaturian

Karen Khachaturian was an Armenian, Russian and Soviet composer, music educator, pianist and musician (1920–2011). He was born at Moscow.

Also recorded as Karen Surenovich Khachaturian; Khachaturian, Karen Surenovich.

Karen Khachaturian in brief

Born
1920
Died
2011
Known for
composer,music educator,pianist,musician
Place of birth
Moscow

Overview

Born at Moscow in 1920, died at Moscow in 2011.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Karen Surenovich Khachaturian and Khachaturian, Karen Surenovich. His recorded language was Russian.

He was the child of Suren Khachatryan. Other recorded relations include Aram Khachaturian.

Recognition and collections

Karen Khachaturian received USSR State Prize, Order of Honour, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class, Order of Friendship, People's Artist of the RSFSR and Honored art worker of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.

Catalogued works

18 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service. The first 12 are listed here.

Viy. Velká cesta. Bratya. A Pistol Shot. Okovani soferi. When Christmas Trees Light Up. Royal Hares. An Extraordinary Match. Seven Nannies. The Heart of the Brave. Old Friends. Stars of Football.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Khachaturian, Aram, Oxford Music Online, 2001.

In detail

Karen Khachaturian studied at Moscow Conservatory. the recorded working language is Russian.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Employment is recorded with Moscow Conservatory. Membership is recorded of Union of Soviet Composers and NKVD Song and Dance Ensemble.

Distinctions recorded are USSR State Prize, Order of Honour, Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class and Order of Friendship.

Chronology

  1. 1920Karen Khachaturian born at Moscow.
  2. 2011Karen Khachaturian died at Moscow.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Karen Khachaturian”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1382482: Karen Khachaturian

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