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UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Alan Hovhaness International Research Centre recordings (Tribute to Alan Hovhaness), 2006
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alan Hovhaness International Research Centre
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Alan Hovhaness International Research Centre recordings (Tribute to Alan Hovhaness)
- Dates
- 200620062006
- Quantity
- 1 videotapes : EC - 1 vct (VHS (NTSC), sp, color); Duration: 00:22:00
- Collection Number
- 2006026
- Summary
- Documentary produced by the Alan Hovhaness International Research Centre, Yerevan, Armenia
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access is restricted.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) was a composer, researcher, and organist from Somerville, Massachusetts. He composed his first composition, an Italian style cantata inspired by Franz Schubet, at age four. During high school, he composed two operas and caught the attention of contemporary composers. In 1929, he attended the New England Conservatory of Music and studied under Leo Rich Lewis and Frederick Converse. From 1959 to 1963, he traveled around the world to research ancient traditional music and get inspiration for later compositions. Hovhaness published 67 symphonies and 434 opus numbers during his lifetime. His music was described as a mix of Armenian traditions--which came from his Armenian father--as well as a blend of musical traditions from around the world.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Contents: Documentary about Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness and the establishment of the Alan Hovhaness Internatonal Research Centre in Yerevan, Armenia
Garik Khachikyan, producer; Alexan Zakyan, director; Sargis Najaryan, narrator.
Total duration: 22:00.
Documentation: Printed tape insert
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2006026-0001
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
Contents: Documentary about Armenian-American composer Alan Hovhaness and the establishment of the Alan Hovhaness Internatonal Research Centre in Yerevan, ArmeniaGarik Khachikyan, producer; Alexan Zakyan, director; Sargis Najaryan, narrator. Total duration: 22:00.
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2006-07-17 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Armenia
- North American Armenians--North America--Regional and Ethnic Cultures
- United States
Form or Genre Terms
- Sound Recordings
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Hovhaness, Alan, 1911-2000 (performer)
