khachaturian

     

Aram Khachaturian (Armenian: Արամ Խաչատրյան, Aram Xačatryan; Russian: Аpaм Ильич Xaчaтypян, Aram Il'ič Hačaturjan) (June 6, 1903–May 1, 1978) was a Soviet-Armenian composer whose works were often influence by Armenian folk music.

Trivia about khachaturian

  • This composer of Armenian heritage won a 1959 Lenin prize for his ballet "Spartacus"