ARAM KHACHATURYAN

By Victor Yuzefovich, translators Nicholas Kournokoff and Vladimir Bobrov

This book is about the life of Aram Ilych Khachaturyan, his meditations about his work, his most important compositions, the powerful influence exerted by Soviet reality on his artistic development, and his recollections of meetings with writers, actors and musicians. In addition to his many personal conversations with Khachaturyan, the author bases his narrative on articles written by Khachaturyan, his many interviews and letters taken from government archives and personal collections, impressions by outstanding musicians who knew Khachaturyan well, and his works.

Sphinx Press (1985)