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Alan Hovhaness

Armenian-American composer (1911-2000) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89

Alan Hovhaness was an American composer. He was one of the most prolific 20th-century composers, with his official catalog comprising 67 numbered symphonies and 434 opus numbers. The true tally is well over 500 surviving works, since many opus numbers comprise two or more distinct works.

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Awards

Guggenheim Fellowship1953
Arts and Letters Award in Music1951

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 2000 · aged 89

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