Excellent depiction of a productive life during a dangerously frightening era…
Once again the viewer bows to the genius or a legend” ARAM KHACGATOURye
Eric Boghosian;s narraton is PURRRRRRRRRRRRR -fect
This multi-part documentary is based on the memoirs of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978).This multi-part documentary is based on the memoirs of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978). Rare archival materials have been gathered from Russian archives in Moscow and Armenia, family members have been interviewed on camera, and research is underway for a film that will be the first in the West to document the life and music of one of the world’s most loved composers. Khachaturian was the President of the powerful Composer’s Union of the Soviet Union, and as a communist party functionary wielded great influence over the course of Russian music. However, he was also a comrade and personal friend to the dissident composers of the time – Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and others. This film is about the fine line a man had to tread between being a loyal party functionary on the one hand, and a fighter for artistic freedom on the other.  Aram Khachaturian
Release Year: 2003 Duration: 84 min Availability: Worldwide Related: International, Life & Culture, Music & Arts This multi-part documentary is based on the memoirs of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978). Rare archival materials have been gathered from Russian archives in Moscow and Armenia, family members have been interviewed on camera, and research is underway for a film that will be the first in the West to document the life and music of one of the world’s most loved composers. Khachaturian was the President of the powerful Composer’s Union of the Soviet Union, and as a communist party functionary wielded great influence over the course of Russian music. However, he was also a comrade and personal friend to the dissident composers of the time – Shostakovich, Prokofiev, and others. This film is about the fine line a man had to tread between being a loyal party functionary on the one hand, and a fighter for artistic freedom on the other. Music Performed by Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Loris Tjeknavorian Executive Producer Dora Serviarian-Kuhn Narrated by Eric Bogosian Produced and Directed by Peter Rosen Edited by Aaron Kuhn Written by Bill Van Horn Script Consultant Solomon Volkov Associate Producer Zareh Tjeknavorian Music Composed by Aram Khachaturian Courtesy of ASV/Sanctuary Classics Report a Technical Issue If you're having any difficulties viewing the film or have any playback-related technical questions, contact us using our general feedback page.
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Posted 08/26/09 by karineh lima
utterly fascinating, I was spellbound for almost hour and half (and I am not a calm and patient person).
Posted 08/05/09 by haaryy mardirossian
Whoever was the inspiration of this wonderful film must live long.
I met this music giant Aram as a kid in Venice visiting the Mekhitarist monastery, after his triumphant Spartacus, during the years of Khruchef in ‘63, I also cherish a photo with him. As this presentaion claims, he was inspired by his forefather’s soul and he stayed on that timeless path, for this he will live… |
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