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Alexander Arutiunian (1920-2012)

Biography

Alexander Arutiunian

Born in 1920 in Erevan, Armenia, he is one of the best known and highly esteemed composers of Armenia. He studied composition and piano at the Komitas Conservatory in the city of his birth, and then perfected his composition skills with H. Litinsky in Moscow (1946-1948). He directed the composition class at the Erevan State Conservatory. His works have won many prizes, both nationally and internationally. He enjoys an international reputation, and his works are frequently performed throughout the world. Alexander Arutiunian died in March 2012.

Audio

Elegy
for trumpet and string orchestra

Elegy

Concerto
for violin and string orchestra or piano

I. Andante sostenuto
II. Allegretto (Scherzando)
III. Adagio recitativo
IV. Allegro molto

Concerto
for tuba and wind band

I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante sostenuto
III. Allegro ma non troppo

Concerto
for tuba and symphony orchestra or piano

I. Allegro moderato
II. Andante sostenuto
III. Allegro ma non troppo

Concerto
for trombone and orchestra or piano reduction

I. Adagio maestoso e andante
II. Allegretto
III. Allegro

Concert Scherzo
for trumpet and brass band

Concert Scherzo

Concert Scherzo
for trumpet and piano

Concert Scherzo

Armenian Scenes
for brass quintet

I. Morning Song
II. Drinking Song
III. Song of Grief
IV. Wedding Procession