June 6, 2015. Today is 112th anniversary of Aram Ilyich Khachaturian.
Aram
Khachaturian is a great Armenian composer, an outstanding representative
of 20th century’s music, one of the most original contemporary
composers. His works are part of the world music’s “gold
portfolio”.
In connection with the
composer’s 100th anniversary, UNESCO announced 2003 the Year
of Khachaturian.
“It is first of all a feast of music. There is something
Rubensean in the splendor of his life-enjoying melody and the luxury
of orchestral soundings. Not only splendor, but also abundance and
generosity: clusters of melody and ornaments! You feel like tasting
prodigally free music, pleased with its abundance. Khachaturian’s
art calls: “Let it be light and let it be joy!” (B.Asafev)
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