Alan Vaness Chakmakjian, born in Somerville, Massachusetts in 1911 took the name Hovhaness to honor a grandfather. He was internationally known as one of the 20th Century's most prolific composers. He died in Seattle Washington on June 21, 2000.
Detailed biography with photos, discography, list of publishers, discussion of works, composer quotes, stylisic overview, the sixty-seven symphonies, recommended CDs, links, contact information. www.hovhaness.com
Biography with studies, evolution of style, Armenian, Korean, and Japanese influences, use of religious themes, and types of works. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio. www.wqxr.com/cgi-bin/iowa/cla/learning/grove.html?record=4366
Includes biographical data, recommended CDs, links to books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers. stevenestrella.com/../../hovhaness2000.html
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