Aram Khachaturian

During the centennial of composer Aram Khachaturian’s Maya Pritsker wrote in ‘The New York Times’: “Khachaturian’s leap from musical illiteracy to international prominence, made possible by a huge talent, was aided by an artistically gifted family, a beneficial environment, excellent teachers and, above all, perfect timing. He was a true son of his era, a man who came into maturity when the great utopia of Soviet society, energetic and optimistic, was beginning to take shape. He sincerely belied in its ideals and illusions, and he had reasons to do so.”

During the centennial of composer Aram Khachaturian’s Maya Pritsker wrote in ‘The New York Times’: “Khachaturian’s leap from musical illiteracy to international prominence, made possible by a huge talent, was aided by an artistically gifted family, a beneficial environment, excellent teachers and, above all, perfect timing. He was a true son of his era, a man who came into maturity when the great utopia of Soviet society, energetic and optimistic, was beginning to take shape. He sincerely belied in its ideals and illusions, and he had reasons to do so.”