Khachatur Avetisyan, Erger
Name/Title
Khachatur Avetisyan, ErgerDescription
Khachatur Mekhaki Avetisyan (14 April 1926-1996) was a composer and authority on Armenian folk music, particularly the kanun. He graduated from Yerevan State Musical Conservatory and won gold medals in international competitions by age 25. In 1954, he composed the first Concerto for Kanun and Symphony Orchestra. Avetisyan founded the folk music department at the Komitas Conservatory in 1978, training a generation of musicians. He also served as artistic director of the Armenian National Dance Ensemble and the Tatul Altunyan Ensemble, contributing significantly to Armenian music.Audio Format
33 RPM RecordRecording Type
MusicCategory
Vinyl Record