Navigating Soviet Waters: The Life and Works of Aram Khachaturian
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📚 Sources/further reading:
“Aram Khachaturian and Socialist Realism: A Reconsideration” by Joseph Schultz: www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/14...
“Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978): A Retrospective” by David Z. Kushner (Professor Emeritus of Musicology, University of Florida), Athens Journal of Humanities & Arts, Volume 5, Issue 4: www.athensjournals.gr/humanit...
“National Identity Construction in Music: A Case Study of Aram Khachaturian” by Brigitta Davidjants: resmusica.ee/wp-content/uploa...
“Chamber Music in the Early Twentieth Century: Features of Aram Khachaturian’s ‘Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano in G Minor’ and Béla Bartók’s ‘Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet, and Piano’” by Man Wang (DMA Dissertation, University of Kansas, 2018): kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstre...
“The Significance of Aram Khachaturian and His Piano Concerto” by Sarah M. Dardarian (DMA Dissertation, University of Western Ontario, 2018): ir.lib.uwo.ca/cgi/viewcontent...
“The Music That Shaped a Nation: The Role of Folk Music, the Duduk, and Clarinet in the Works of Contemporary Armenian Composers Aram Khachaturian and Vache Sharafyan” by Anastasia Christofakis (DM Dissertation, Florida State University, 2005)
“Politics of Ethnogenesis in the USSR and After” by Victor A. Shnirelman (Bulletin of the National Museum of Ethnology, Vol. 30 No. 1, 2005)
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www.khachaturian.am/eng/biogra...
www.britannica.com/biography/...
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Music:
- Aram Khachaturian: Poem (1927) [original upload: x11pazHbB6g]
- Thomas Little: Dance! #2 in E minor, performed by Rachel Fellows, Michael King, and Bruce Tippette
- Aram Khachaturian: Trio for Violin, Clarinet and Piano (1932) [original upload: ys1W_Yhygvg]
- Aram Khachaturian: Album for Children, Volume I (1947), performed by Sahan Arzruni [original upload: ZTg1jwGKkyk]
- Aram Khachaturian: Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia from Spartacus Suite No. 2 (1955), performed by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Albrecht Mayer [original upload: mH13v2yy_6A]
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*NOTE:* The original cut of this video is three minutes longer, but was given a copyright claim. That version of the video, which features a score excerpt of Khachaturian’s _Trio,_ is available over on Patreon [ www.patreon.com/classicalnerd ]. Speaking of Patreon, I’d like to thank and welcome new patron *Forrest Barnum.*
Khachaturian was a fantastic orchestrator. The orchestration in his Violin Concerto is one of the finest I've ever heard (opinion only).
Wonderful summary of Khachaturian. He was a gruff personality but deeply passionate. Having met him and doing a Master class with him for a week was an apex for a young composer.
Dear Thomas, the amount of research and preparation you put in your videos is incredible. I first started with Bruckner: The Macabre Symphonist an then moved to my beloved fellow Armenian composer Khachaturian. Thank you for showing the greatness and beauty of Khachaturian's music. He was a giant representing that part of the world.
Yes! Yes! Thank you very much for this. The longer videos have been really nice.
Agreed, these longer videos are really informative
This is fantastic! Thank you!
Khatchaturian is one my favorite 20th century composers.
YES IT’S FINALLY OUT
(Please make a video about Elliott Carter soon!)
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He made one
Nice video, it made me feel genuine interest in khachaturian's music.
Also would you do a video on Kalinnikov? His works are few, but most of them are great. His 1st symphony is really touching
You've already requested Kalinnikov, and he's 374/383 in the request pool: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
Oh Kalinnikov 🖤
Yes yes yes!!! Thank you so much!😁
Should really mention that his music became very popular in the west due to being used extensively in the BBC series ‘The Onedin Line’ which was screened all across Europe for many years.
Бог одарил его талантом и Хачатурян дастойно его применил.Вечная память❤
Buben (бубень) is the Russian word for "tambourine" not just "another name" for the instrument. BTW, I met the composer when he was in Washington in 1968 and have his autograph
Nobody questions Copland for writing nationalist music that catered to the american government, which was doing quite awful things during the cold war, why should katchaturian be questioned for writing for the soviet state?
I agree! It takes heroic courage and determination to go through that oppressive period, 100,000 did not survive that period in soviet Union. Thank you
I don't think criticism of Khachaturian for what his government did is entirely fair; most of the criticisms that have been levied against him were as a result of his status as a relatively conservative composer vis-à-vis where the West had gone in art music. Nevertheless, it behooves me to bring up criticisms and what detractors say to paint a more comprehensive picture of a given composer. (Plus, as I point out, his friendship with Shostakovich alone should quell such criticisms.)
Sad, the unthinking people who can only see State intervention in the fSoviet Union always don’t recognize it when it happens repeatedly in the US as well.
@@paultah1 Thank you for what? Millions have not survived capitalist rule either.
@ClassicalNerd Just wanted to say LOVE your stuff. I've learned so much about my favorite composers that I never knew. Suggestion: have you considered adding in a little excerpt here and there of some of the composer's work? So the viewer has a baseline for their composiitons.
The original cut for this episode did have more excerpts. The issue is really CZcams's draconian copyright system: it doesn't understand fair use, relies heavily on algorithms that result in false strikes, and likes to severely limit international visibility. Some composers are more affected than others.
You could do a video on Takemitsu' compositions.I'm aware that you already did a video on his life,but I am refering on his style of composition.It would be awesome.
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Fascinating. Knew nothing about the man apart from the much played Spartacus. I think Shostakovich violin concerto no 1 conveys something of the sheer misery of that vile regime.
An absolutely fascinating lecture. It was a complex scenario as you so magnificently explain. I love Khachaturian's output and your upload is so very informative, I'm hit for 6 (cricket term, you wouldn't understand Ha Ha) yet again. A fantastic drawing together of what was going on historically.
It seems like the American equivalent would be "hitting a home run," but I'm not 100% sure ...
One of the more interesting aspects of khachaturian’s life...well I mean death...is the story about where he was to be buried. The story goes that khachaturian was going to be buried upon his death in Moscow but Armenia made such a stink about it that the Soviet leadership in Moscow conceded and allowed him to be buried in Armenia. He is still buried to this day in Armenia. Armenians are extremely proud of this composer.
As they should be
Brother, I have been so entranced by your videos i felt compelled to request, to plead that you do a profile of Arvo Pärt! You’re incredible! Thank you for this beautiful space. 🙏🏽💜
Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, while Pärt is commonly requested, I feel uncomfortable about doing career retrospectives of composers whose careers are still ongoing. Sorry!
@@ClassicalNerd I'm going to throw in Gurdjieff, Scriabin and Holst for my last gamble!
Votes for Gurdjieff and Holst have been added [ lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html ]. I have an ancient video on Scriabin which I plan on remaking at some point this year if my schedule allows.
Thank you very much for such nice short biography of Aram Khachaturian. His world famous Violin concerto and Cello Concerto needed some comments. I follow your biographies on TV youtube and are very educational. Thank yoagain.
"A few international hits, like the Piano Concerto, Sabre Dance, and *to a lesser extent, the Violin Concerto* "
Ouch. I'd go as far as to say that Khachaturian's violin concerto is one of the most memorable of the 20th century. Experimental it isn't, but tuneful it most certainly is - and above that, it sounds playful, especially the last movement, which always makes me think of otters for some reason.
I mean, yeah, it's a fantastic piece-my point was that it hasn't stuck around in the repertoire the way that the others I mentioned have (but is still remembered more than, for instance, the late concerto-rhapsodies).
OMG I need a video as long as this one about Rautavaara, the first one is so short haha
Rautavaara isn't high on my list of remakes to do, but I'll keep it in mind!
Oh what a great idea ! I love Einojuhani Rautavaara's music, especially the piano sonatas and symphonies numbers 6 and 7.
Amazing video, can you do Ornette Coleman or Ivan Wyschnegradsky? It would be Amazing
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Thanks man! Greetings from Venezuela!
Your friend Peyton is one lucky man
Khachaturian: simply great reveal !! A great composer indeed !!
Could you do my favourite composer Nikolai Myaskovsky next? He was Khachaturian's teacher!
Thank you and please make a vid on Miguel Llobet
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Great video. Do you think you can do a video on Johann Strauss the II ?
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Wouldn't take long.......he wrote the same rubbish again and again and again for tea rooms and not concert halls.
Had to google what you call Georgia in English (I've learnt it as Gruzie). Nice vid!
You should make a video about Kapustin
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Do you have Alan Hovhaness on your list? As a fan of classical music without much of any musical background, I love these videos and find them very accessible and informative!
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@@ClassicalNerd What a list! We obviously have many good videos in store for us. I noticed, though, that you have Ned Rorem on there, albeit low down. Do you know he is still alive?
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do you plan on remaking the Bach episode, seeing how short it is compared to almost all the newer episodes?
Certainly, but I have no definite time frame other than ”some time this year.” I've been pressed into service in an actual teaching position this academic year, so I don't really know what my free time will look like once fall arrives.
May I ask if you could make a video of Josef Joachim Raff, also if you are interested I made a list of Compositions by him.
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It's always fascinating to learn about composers that somehow manage to sail the dangerous waters of Soviet oppression.
Could you do a video on Fritz Kreisler?
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i wrote a huge paper on the zhdanov decree in college! i took a shot at investigating whether the named composers had actually done anything particularly radical in their music around the time of the decree, or whether there were any other reasons why they may have been targeted (shocker: basically every composer was targeted for political reasons)
Are you doing a special at 25k?
Probably not, but I'm open to ideas.
Classical Nerd face reveal?
How about a reverse face reveal where I just wear my mask all the time? :P
Greetings, I have been watching some of your videos here on CZcams. I like them a lot. Have you or are you planning to do a video on RODION SHCHEDRIN? Stay Well !!!!!!!!!!!
I mean ... he's behind 350+ other subjects for videos, but I just put him on the list: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@@ClassicalNerd MUCH THANKS !!!
I would love a program of you on Hans Pftzner! interesting figure to talk about politically
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Could you add Otar Taktakishvili to the list?
I did a video on him many years ago. So not nearly as in-depth as this one, but out there-and I'm not likely to revisit him, sorry.
What is that music playing at the very end?
All the music I use for videos may be found in the description of said video.
@@ClassicalNerd I guess it's the piece by Thomas Little then, can't find anything about the piece or the composer though... I really like it.
@@uzefulvideos3440 Thank you! It's one of my oldest pieces but it has served me well as the theme. There's a recording on my personal channel from way back :)
@@ClassicalNerd Found it :)
34:38 when you say you like dissonance, you mean you pray at the shrine of Ives while listening to his third Violin Sonata, right?
I mean, I was quoting my old theory teacher ... but also yes
@@ClassicalNerd will you remake the video about Ives?
Patience-I have a lot of projects right now, including my first actual real-life teaching position. (Well, it'll mostly be online, but it's an actual aural skills class with actual undergrads.) As a result, I don't know how often I can make videos for this upcoming academic year.
You condensed the books!!!
This was my quarantine set! I was away from my apartment with my parents for a few months and this was literally all I had to work with.
@@ClassicalNerd All good! It looks great anyways. Bookshelves full of books or with a few books bring peace.
Enjoy it for the next few episodes!
@@davidschreiter3513 The Berkowitz was one of the three books used in my undergraduate aural skills curriculum and it was by far everyone's least favorite.
No mention of 2001?? In a film filled with spectacular music, Khatchaturian's more than holds its own. Very interesting tho...thx.
Wow! The creator of Chicken Khachaturian!
Please make a video about Ahmet Adnan Saygun
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6:20
you must demonstrate more of musik.
Komitas would be worth taking a look at, re: Armenian composers.
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I got bored by a video of Terry Rilley in other channel i came to the Classical Nerd
its weird because my name is aram and you are pronouncing it the way my dad says my name and its freaking me out lmao
I'm sorry to the soviets, but the firstmost soviet composer whose music sounds like propaganda is Shostakovich. He's one of my favorites, but you can't deny the way his sound can be misinterpreted.
Tiflis was part of Great Armenia,and Tiflis was Built by Armenians
I looked this up to see how Americans pronounce my name
Ha, paintbrush aids