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Composer of the Week Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) Episodes

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  1. Life after Stalin

    5/5 Donald Macleod focuses on Khachaturian's activities following Stalin's death.

  2. A Fall from Favour

    4/5 Donald Macleod focuses on the time when Khachaturian was denounced by Stalin for formalism

  3. War Years

    3/5 Donald Macleod focuses on the time when Khachaturian's Masquerade waltz became a big hit.

  4. Sabre Dance

    2/5 The story behind the writing of Khachaturian's famous work, the Sabre Dance from Gayane.

  5. Khachaturian Arrives in Moscow

    1/5 Donald Macleod on how Khachaturian's life changed dramatically when he moved to Moscow.