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n. - Russian composer (born in Armenia) whose works are romantic and reflect his interest in folk music (1903-1978).

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  • The Syphonic Dances, like the Khachaturian, is one of those later-romantic messes that cries out for someone to step in to temper the histrionics.
  • Mostly classical, dammit, and heavy on Khachaturian.
  • Khachaturian loved musical display, and those who solo in his knuckle-busting concertos must labor for their glory.
  • The Richard Strauss, Khachaturian, and Ligeti excepts are used in an “obvious” way, the Blue Danube still throws me for a loop.
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