Aram Khachaturian gained an international reputation as a result of the fiery Sabre Dance from his ballet Gayaneh. Whether on the concert stage or as an effective accompaniment to classic films such as 2001 – A Space Odyssey or Alien, the Armenian composer’s works are characterized by distinctive rh
Aram Khachaturian gained an international reputation as a result of the fiery Sabre Dance from his ballet Gayaneh. Whether on the concert stage or as an effective accompaniment to classic films such as 2001 – A Space Odyssey or Alien, the Armenian composer’s works are characterized by distinctive rhythm and colourful melodies inspired by the oriental folklore of his homeland – stirring, captivating and explosive.