Alan Hovhaness
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Summary
Alan Hovhaness was born on March 8, 1911[1], in Somerville[2]. He died on June 21, 2000[3], in Seattle[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], pianist[7], and organist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,083 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Haroutioun Hovanes Chakmakjian[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: Armenians[12]
- Employer: Boston Conservatory at Berklee[13], Armenian Apostolic Church[14], Voice of America[15], Eastman School of Music[16]
- Educated at: New England Conservatory[17], Tufts University[18], Arlington High School[19]
- Student: Sam Rivers[20]
- Notable work: Prelude en fuga nr. 1 (Hovhaness)[21], Harpsonate (Hovhaness)[22], Symphony No. 4[23], Symphony No. 1[24], Floating World - Ukiyo[25], Chahagir[26], The Burning House[27], Saint Vartan Symphony[28], The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyám[29], Talin[30], Symphony No. 22[31], Symphony No. 3[32], The Flowering Peach[33], Symphony No. 60[34]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[35], Arts and Letters Award in Music[36]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Genre: opera[39], symphony[40]
- Commons category: Alan Hovhaness[41]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[42], Library of Congress Music Division[43], University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives[44], Yeghishe Charents[45], Harvard University[46], University of Washington[47], Library of Congress[48]
- Residence: Arlington[49], New York City[50], Seattle[51], Boston[52]
- Family name: Hovhaness[53]
- Given name: Alan[54]
- Official website: https://hovhaness.com[55]
Why It Matters
Alan Hovhaness has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Alan Hovhaness born?
Alan Hovhaness's place of birth was Somerville[2].
Where did Alan Hovhaness die?
Alan Hovhaness passed away in Seattle[4].
Who were Alan Hovhaness's parents?
Alan Hovhaness's father was Haroutioun Hovanes Chakmakjian[10].
What did Alan Hovhaness do for work?
Alan Hovhaness worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], pianist[7], and organist[8].
Where did Alan Hovhaness go to school?
Alan Hovhaness was educated at New England Conservatory[17], Tufts University[18], and Arlington High School[19].
What awards did Alan Hovhaness receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[35] and Arts and Letters Award in Music[36].