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Aram Ilich Khachaturian (Armenian: Արամ Խաչատրյան) (June 6, 1903 – May 1, 1978) was a composer of classical music.
His works include concertos for violin, cello and piano (the latter originally including an early part for the flexatone), concerto-rhapsodies for the same instruments, three symphonies the third containing parts for fifteen trumpets and organ, and the ballets Spartak (Spartacus), Masquerade and Gayane, the latter featuring in its final act what is probably his most famous movement, the "Sabre Dance". He also composed some film music. The cinematic quality of his music for Spartacus was clearly seen when it was used as the theme for a popular BBC drama series, The Onedin Line, during the 1970s. Since then, it has become one of the most popular of all classical pieces for UK audiences.
He died in Moscow, short of his 75th birthday.
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Aram Khachaturian Signed Photo (Click on picture to enlarge)
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SProg* -- $168
#: C002
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Here is a complete program from February 12, 1968 signed by Georgian composer Aram Khachaturian. The program was for a performance of Khachaturian's works by the Hartfort (CT.) Symphony Orchestra, a performance that Khachaturian himself conducted. A long-time collector of classical music autographs in Hartfort got Khachaturian to autograph this program after the performance. Khachaturian wrote only his first name, but this autograph is rare in that he used the letters of the Roman alphabet, which are used in the English language (not the alphabet in which most Khachaturian autographs were written). He included a stave with a treble clef and other musical symbols. The program is also signed by that night's performer, acclaimed cellist Karine Georgian. This is a truly rare combination of autographs. The condition of the program is excellent, although there is some discoloration of the page on which the autographs are located, which was probably caused by a yellowing newspaper clipping kept within the program (not included). The staining is not on the other pages of the program. The program measures 6 x 9 in. and is in better condition than it appears in the scanned picture. Don't pass up this unique item. A program signed by pianist Vladimir Ashkenazy, Item Number C003, comes from the same autograph collection.
The Sanders Price Guide to Autographs: The World's Leading Autograph Pricing Authority, Sixth Edition
values for Aram Khachaturian's autograph:
Signature: $135 / ALS: $938 / SP: $650** / AMQS $300-$1275
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