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Alan Vaness Chakmakjian, born in Somerville, Massachusetts in 1911 took the name Hovhaness to honor a grandfather. He was internationally known as one of the 20th Century's most prolific composers. He died in Seattle Washington on June 21, 2000.
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Alan Hovhaness
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Brief filmography with the Internet Movie Database includes biographical sketch.
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Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000)
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Vocal works, some with English texts, from the Lied and Art Song Texts Page at REC Music.
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Alan Hovhaness
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Detailed biography with photos, discography, list of publishers, discussion of works, composer quotes, stylisic overview, the sixty-seven symphonies, recommended CDs, links, contact information.
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Alan Hovhaness on Crystal
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Reviews of recordings by Rob Barnett from Classical CD Reviews-Feb 2000: Music on the Web(UK).
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Hovhaness, Alan
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Biography with studies, evolution of style, Armenian, Korean, and Japanese influences, use of religious themes, and types of works. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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Hovhaness, Alan (1911 - 2000)
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Includes biographical data, recommended CDs, links to books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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New Classical Net: Alan Hovhaness
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Includes biography and discography with recommended listening.
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