Aram Khachaturian: An Armenian In Moscow (Vocalize, Sonata And Other Piano Works) – Victoria Terekiev

Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian is one of the most iconic representatives of Soviet music. His output for the piano includes famous works such as the Toccata, but also lesser-known masterpieces such as many of those featured in this Da Vinci Classics CD. Predating Dmitri Shostakovich’s masterful Preludes and Fugues, Khachaturian’s Recitatives and Fugues blend his mastery of counterpoint with his deep knowledge of Armenia’s traditional musical heritage. His pieces for children are a fascinating compilation of musically interesting and appealing works; his Sonata and his Vocalise from Othello (a film score) also deserve greater dissemination.