Khachaturian
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Born / died
1920-2011
Movement
20th-century classical
Location
Born in Moscow
Friends / contemporaries
Alexander Melnikov, Alexander Vedernikov, Gidon Kremer +3 more
role: unknown · 20%era: Modernmovement: 20th-century classical1920–2011
Movement
20th-century classical
How this movement sounds
new harmoniesnew rhythmsneoclassicismatonalityminimalismsharp contrasts
20th-century classical listening cues: variety and experimentation. Some music keeps older forms (neoclassicism) but with sharper harmonies, leaner textures, and motoric rhythms.
Other strands move toward atonality (no clear tonal center) or explore new scales and sonorities; rhythm can become more complex, more mechanical, or more jagged.
Timbre and texture are often treated as structural elements: changes in sound color can function like 'harmonic' events.
A practical way to listen: instead of expecting a 'tune', track motives (tiny cells), rhythm, and register. Modern pieces often build form by transforming small units rather than by long melodies.
Minimalism is another common thread: repetition, gradual change, and a focus on pulse and process over long spans.
How Khachaturian sounds
new harmonyrhythmic bitecolor & textureminimal patternsextended techniques
Modern/contemporary music varies wildly, but you will often hear experimentation with harmony, rhythm, and sound color as primary material.
Some strands emphasize rhythmic bite and sharp contrasts; others explore timbre and atmosphere; minimalism builds from repeating patterns and gradual change.
If the music feels less about singable melody and more about texture, pulse, or color, you are probably hearing a modern idiom.
Wikipedia
Karen Surenovich Khachaturian (Russian: Карэн Суренович Хачатурян, Armenian: Կարեն Խաչատրյան; 19 September 1920 – 19 July 2011) was a Soviet and Russian composer of Armenian ethnicity, the nephew of composer Aram Khachaturian.Wikipedia
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Play videoYouTube · published 2026-04-30 · 52m
Zhang Haoya – Final | 19th Khachaturian International Violin Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2026-04-30 · 51m
Zeng Nige Demu – Final | 19th Khachaturian International Violin Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2026-04-30 · 50m
Bobirjon Eshpulatov – Final | 19th Khachaturian International Violin Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2026-04-30 · 50m
Zhao Yinan – Final | 19th Khachaturian International Violin Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2026-04-23 · 45m
Zou Meng – Semi-Final Round II | 19th Khachaturian International Violin Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2025-12-31 · 31m
王王乐乐 Wang Wanglele (1st Round) - 22nd Khachaturian International Cello Competition (Beijing)
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Play videoYouTube · published 2025-12-30 · 27m
李淑钰 Li Shuyu (1st Prize) - Haydn Cello Concerto No.2 in D major - 22nd Khachaturian Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2024-08-26 · 17m
Khachaturian Concerto by Natalie Bateman WWU Concerto competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2023-08-29 · 50m
Andrey Kurbet - XIX Khachaturian Piano Competition Round II (9 June 2023)
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Play videoYouTube · published 2023-08-27 · 37m
Andrey Kurbet - XIX Khachaturian Piano Competition Round I (7 June 2023)
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Play videoYouTube · published 2023-08-13 · 42m
The 19th Khachaturian International Piano Competition First Round
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Play videoYouTube · published 2022-08-29 · 1h 13m
Award Ceremony and Gala Concert of the 18th Khachaturian International Competition
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Play videoYouTube · published 2020-08-29 · 24m
Aram Khachaturian International Competition
202024m
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Play videoYouTube · published 2019-08-30 · 1h 46m
Opening Ceremony of the 15th Khachaturian International Competition
20191h 46m
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Play videoYouTube · published 2019-08-30 · 24m
Aram Khachaturian International Competition
201924m
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Play videoYouTube · published 2019-08-23 · 1h 14m
Closing Ceremony of the 15th Khachaturian International Competition
20191h 14m
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Play videoYouTube · published 2018-08-30 · 1h 49m
Khachaturian International Competition - 2018 First Round
20181h 49m
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Play videoBerlin Philharmonic · published 2018-05-19 · 2m
Khachaturian: Sabre Dance / Ozawa - Berliner Philharmoniker
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Play videoYouTube · published 2018-03-15 · 27m
Bach Transcriptions performed by Hayk Melikyan | Recital at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall
Performed by Hayk Melikyan
201827m
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Play videoYouTube · published 2017-08-30 · 1h 41m
Khachaturian International Competition 2016 Conducting, Award Ceremony & Gala Concert
20161h 41m
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Play videoBerlin Philharmonic · published 2015-05-20 · 2m
Khachaturian: Sabre Dance / Rattle · Berliner Philharmoniker
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Play videoYouTube · 33m
Khachaturian Piano Concerto in D-flat major - JY Thibaudet
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