Anitiunian, Alexander

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Anitiunian, Alexander

Anitiunian, Alexander, Armenian composer; b. Yerevan, Sept. 23, 1920. He studied at the Yerevan Cons, and with Litinsky in Moscow. In some of his works, he utilized elements of popular genres of his native Armenia.

Works

DRAMATIC Opera -.Sayat-Nova (1963–68). ORCH.: Piano Concerto (1941); Trumpet Concerto (1950); Piano Concertino (1951); Sym. (1957); Chronicle of the Armenian People, symphonic poem (1961); Horn Concerto (1962); Concerto for 5 Winds and Orch. (1964); Sinfonietta (1966); Cello Concertino (1971); Theme and 6 Variations for Trumpet and Orch. (1972); Our Old Songs, rhapsody for Piano and Orch. (1975); Oboe Concerto (1977); Armenia–88, violin concerto (1988); Trombone Concerto (1991); Tuba Concerto (1992). CHAMBER: Armenian Scenes for Brass Quintet (1984); Sonata- Retro for Viola (1984); Dance for the Young Trombonist for Trombone Quartet (1989). VOCAL: Cantata of the Fatherland (1948); Ode to Lenin, cantata (1967); Hymn to Brotherhood, cantata (1970).

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