*NOTE:* The original cut of this video is three minutes longer, but was given a copyright claim. That version of the video, which features a score excerpt of Khachaturian’s _Trio,_ is available over on Patreon [ www.patreon.com/classicalnerd ]. Speaking of Patreon, I’d like to thank and welcome new patron *Forrest Barnum.*
@DavidA-ps1qr
4 жыл бұрын
Khachaturian was a fantastic orchestrator. The orchestration in his Violin Concerto is one of the finest I've ever heard (opinion only).
@merekr439
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful summary of Khachaturian. He was a gruff personality but deeply passionate. Having met him and doing a Master class with him for a week was an apex for a young composer.
@aayyiss
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! Yes! Thank you very much for this. The longer videos have been really nice.
@spencerrobinson5386
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, these longer videos are really informative
@vartannazarian2437
Жыл бұрын
Dear Thomas, the amount of research and preparation you put in your videos is incredible. I first started with Bruckner: The Macabre Symphonist an then moved to my beloved fellow Armenian composer Khachaturian. Thank you for showing the greatness and beauty of Khachaturian's music. He was a giant representing that part of the world.
@chicolofi
8 ай бұрын
Khatchaturian is one my favorite 20th century composers.
@JasonTramm
11 ай бұрын
This is fantastic! Thank you!
@karlseminaro7824
4 жыл бұрын
Yes yes yes!!! Thank you so much!😁
@stephenwilson5043
6 ай бұрын
Should really mention that his music became very popular in the west due to being used extensively in the BBC series ‘The Onedin Line’ which was screened all across Europe for many years.
@ha3vy
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video, it made me feel genuine interest in khachaturian's music. Also would you do a video on Kalinnikov? His works are few, but most of them are great. His 1st symphony is really touching
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
You've already requested Kalinnikov, and he's 374/383 in the request pool: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@handznet
3 жыл бұрын
Oh Kalinnikov 🖤
@asa.pankeiki
4 жыл бұрын
YES IT’S FINALLY OUT (Please make a video about Elliott Carter soon!)
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@theopenmouth9695
Жыл бұрын
He made one
@user-jp8wl2nu2e
4 ай бұрын
Бог одарил его талантом и Хачатурян дастойно его применил.Вечная память❤
@saidtoshimaru1832
4 жыл бұрын
Nobody questions Copland for writing nationalist music that catered to the american government, which was doing quite awful things during the cold war, why should katchaturian be questioned for writing for the soviet state?
@paultah1
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! It takes heroic courage and determination to go through that oppressive period, 100,000 did not survive that period in soviet Union. Thank you
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think criticism of Khachaturian for what his government did is entirely fair; most of the criticisms that have been levied against him were as a result of his status as a relatively conservative composer vis-à-vis where the West had gone in art music. Nevertheless, it behooves me to bring up criticisms and what detractors say to paint a more comprehensive picture of a given composer. (Plus, as I point out, his friendship with Shostakovich alone should quell such criticisms.)
@tonylogan4092
3 жыл бұрын
Sad, the unthinking people who can only see State intervention in the fSoviet Union always don’t recognize it when it happens repeatedly in the US as well.
@tonylogan4092
3 жыл бұрын
@@paultah1 Thank you for what? Millions have not survived capitalist rule either.
@mdcatdad
2 жыл бұрын
Buben (бубень) is the Russian word for "tambourine" not just "another name" for the instrument. BTW, I met the composer when he was in Washington in 1968 and have his autograph
@DavidA-ps1qr
4 жыл бұрын
An absolutely fascinating lecture. It was a complex scenario as you so magnificently explain. I love Khachaturian's output and your upload is so very informative, I'm hit for 6 (cricket term, you wouldn't understand Ha Ha) yet again. A fantastic drawing together of what was going on historically.
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
It seems like the American equivalent would be "hitting a home run," but I'm not 100% sure ...
@guilhermetinoss
4 жыл бұрын
You could do a video on Takemitsu' compositions.I'm aware that you already did a video on his life,but I am refering on his style of composition.It would be awesome.
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@garywebster3585
4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Knew nothing about the man apart from the much played Spartacus. I think Shostakovich violin concerto no 1 conveys something of the sheer misery of that vile regime.
@ht8384
4 жыл бұрын
One of the more interesting aspects of khachaturian’s life...well I mean death...is the story about where he was to be buried. The story goes that khachaturian was going to be buried upon his death in Moscow but Armenia made such a stink about it that the Soviet leadership in Moscow conceded and allowed him to be buried in Armenia. He is still buried to this day in Armenia. Armenians are extremely proud of this composer.
@armenkhatchatrian8748
Жыл бұрын
As they should be
@slowness65
4 жыл бұрын
Brother, I have been so entranced by your videos i felt compelled to request, to plead that you do a profile of Arvo Pärt! You’re incredible! Thank you for this beautiful space. 🙏🏽💜
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Unfortunately, while Pärt is commonly requested, I feel uncomfortable about doing career retrospectives of composers whose careers are still ongoing. Sorry!
@slowness65
4 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd I'm going to throw in Gurdjieff, Scriabin and Holst for my last gamble!
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Votes for Gurdjieff and Holst have been added [ lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html ]. I have an ancient video on Scriabin which I plan on remaking at some point this year if my schedule allows.
@SeadogDriftwood
4 жыл бұрын
"A few international hits, like the Piano Concerto, Sabre Dance, and *to a lesser extent, the Violin Concerto* " Ouch. I'd go as far as to say that Khachaturian's violin concerto is one of the most memorable of the 20th century. Experimental it isn't, but tuneful it most certainly is - and above that, it sounds playful, especially the last movement, which always makes me think of otters for some reason.
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
I mean, yeah, it's a fantastic piece-my point was that it hasn't stuck around in the repertoire the way that the others I mentioned have (but is still remembered more than, for instance, the late concerto-rhapsodies).
@paultah1
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for such nice short biography of Aram Khachaturian. His world famous Violin concerto and Cello Concerto needed some comments. I follow your biographies on TV youtube and are very educational. Thank yoagain.
@jbiwer32
6 ай бұрын
@ClassicalNerd Just wanted to say LOVE your stuff. I've learned so much about my favorite composers that I never knew. Suggestion: have you considered adding in a little excerpt here and there of some of the composer's work? So the viewer has a baseline for their composiitons.
@ClassicalNerd
6 ай бұрын
The original cut for this episode did have more excerpts. The issue is really KZitem's draconian copyright system: it doesn't understand fair use, relies heavily on algorithms that result in false strikes, and likes to severely limit international visibility. Some composers are more affected than others.
@EdNeyBraga
4 жыл бұрын
OMG I need a video as long as this one about Rautavaara, the first one is so short haha
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Rautavaara isn't high on my list of remakes to do, but I'll keep it in mind!
@pianomanhere
4 жыл бұрын
Oh what a great idea ! I love Einojuhani Rautavaara's music, especially the piano sonatas and symphonies numbers 6 and 7.
@CharlesAustin
2 жыл бұрын
Khachaturian: simply great reveal !! A great composer indeed !!
@autsni
4 жыл бұрын
Your friend Peyton is one lucky man
@joseleon7660
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, can you do Ornette Coleman or Ivan Wyschnegradsky? It would be Amazing
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@joseleon7660
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Greetings from Venezuela!
@cyprianbeecroft569
7 ай бұрын
Could you do my favourite composer Nikolai Myaskovsky next? He was Khachaturian's teacher!
@freyashaw9958
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and please make a vid on Miguel Llobet
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@maxalaintwo3578
3 жыл бұрын
It's always fascinating to learn about composers that somehow manage to sail the dangerous waters of Soviet oppression.
@jansmejkal6846
4 жыл бұрын
Had to google what you call Georgia in English (I've learnt it as Gruzie). Nice vid!
@spiritualneutralist2597
4 жыл бұрын
You should make a video about Kapustin
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@tyr4489
2 жыл бұрын
i wrote a huge paper on the zhdanov decree in college! i took a shot at investigating whether the named composers had actually done anything particularly radical in their music around the time of the decree, or whether there were any other reasons why they may have been targeted (shocker: basically every composer was targeted for political reasons)
@liamcawley6570
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have Alan Hovhaness on your list? As a fan of classical music without much of any musical background, I love these videos and find them very accessible and informative!
@ClassicalNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Check for yourself: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@liamcawley6570
3 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd What a list! We obviously have many good videos in store for us. I noticed, though, that you have Ned Rorem on there, albeit low down. Do you know he is still alive?
@ClassicalNerd
2 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/qIGNz6mhcJtlgqw
@1adamwood1
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you think you can do a video on Johann Strauss the II ?
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@DavidA-ps1qr
4 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't take long.......he wrote the same rubbish again and again and again for tea rooms and not concert halls.
@itamarbar9580
8 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to the soviets, but the firstmost soviet composer whose music sounds like propaganda is Shostakovich. He's one of my favorites, but you can't deny the way his sound can be misinterpreted.
@qwaqwa1960
4 жыл бұрын
No mention of 2001?? In a film filled with spectacular music, Khatchaturian's more than holds its own. Very interesting tho...thx.
@FREDGARRISON
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, I have been watching some of your videos here on KZitem. I like them a lot. Have you or are you planning to do a video on RODION SHCHEDRIN? Stay Well !!!!!!!!!!!
@ClassicalNerd
2 жыл бұрын
I mean ... he's behind 350+ other subjects for videos, but I just put him on the list: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@FREDGARRISON
2 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd MUCH THANKS !!!
@jbradleymusic
2 жыл бұрын
Komitas would be worth taking a look at, re: Armenian composers.
@ClassicalNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@emanuel_soundtrack
4 жыл бұрын
I would love a program of you on Hans Pftzner! interesting figure to talk about politically
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@mikonatt
3 жыл бұрын
May I ask if you could make a video of Josef Joachim Raff, also if you are interested I made a list of Compositions by him.
@ClassicalNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@gonzostick
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! The creator of Chicken Khachaturian!
@georgtrakl8319
7 ай бұрын
you must demonstrate more of musik.
@kneza96BG
4 жыл бұрын
do you plan on remaking the Bach episode, seeing how short it is compared to almost all the newer episodes?
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Certainly, but I have no definite time frame other than ”some time this year.” I've been pressed into service in an actual teaching position this academic year, so I don't really know what my free time will look like once fall arrives.
@michaelwoods1576
4 жыл бұрын
Are you doing a special at 25k?
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Probably not, but I'm open to ideas.
@michaelwoods1576
4 жыл бұрын
Classical Nerd face reveal?
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
How about a reverse face reveal where I just wear my mask all the time? :P
@neo-eclesiastul9386
4 жыл бұрын
34:38 when you say you like dissonance, you mean you pray at the shrine of Ives while listening to his third Violin Sonata, right?
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
I mean, I was quoting my old theory teacher ... but also yes
@neo-eclesiastul9386
4 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd will you remake the video about Ives?
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Patience-I have a lot of projects right now, including my first actual real-life teaching position. (Well, it'll mostly be online, but it's an actual aural skills class with actual undergrads.) As a result, I don't know how often I can make videos for this upcoming academic year.
@Bazeingstone
2 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on Fritz Kreisler?
@ClassicalNerd
2 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@oliverwelles5366
2 жыл бұрын
Could you add Otar Taktakishvili to the list?
@ClassicalNerd
2 жыл бұрын
I did a video on him many years ago. So not nearly as in-depth as this one, but out there-and I'm not likely to revisit him, sorry.
@aram285
3 жыл бұрын
its weird because my name is aram and you are pronouncing it the way my dad says my name and its freaking me out lmao
@TheRealDannAlexander
4 жыл бұрын
You condensed the books!!!
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
This was my quarantine set! I was away from my apartment with my parents for a few months and this was literally all I had to work with.
@TheRealDannAlexander
4 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd All good! It looks great anyways. Bookshelves full of books or with a few books bring peace.
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it for the next few episodes!
@ClassicalNerd
4 жыл бұрын
@@davidschreiter3513 The Berkowitz was one of the three books used in my undergraduate aural skills curriculum and it was by far everyone's least favorite.
@emanuel_soundtrack
4 жыл бұрын
I got bored by a video of Terry Rilley in other channel i came to the Classical Nerd
@uzefulvideos3440
3 жыл бұрын
What is that music playing at the very end?
@ClassicalNerd
3 жыл бұрын
All the music I use for videos may be found in the description of said video.
@uzefulvideos3440
3 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd I guess it's the piece by Thomas Little then, can't find anything about the piece or the composer though... I really like it.
@ClassicalNerd
3 жыл бұрын
@@uzefulvideos3440 Thank you! It's one of my oldest pieces but it has served me well as the theme. There's a recording on my personal channel from way back :)
@uzefulvideos3440
3 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicalNerd Found it :)
@Narragorth
3 жыл бұрын
6:20
@Umurhan999
3 жыл бұрын
Please make a video about Ahmet Adnan Saygun
@ClassicalNerd
3 жыл бұрын
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
@aramvdbent
2 жыл бұрын
I looked this up to see how Americans pronounce my name
@zarapapazyan4580
7 ай бұрын
Tiflis was part of Great Armenia,and Tiflis was Built by Armenians
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