Aram Khachaturian, Soviet Armenian composer best known for his Piano Concerto and his ballet Gayane, which includes the popular, rhythmically stirring ‘Sabre Dance.’. His later work was influenced by a growing appreciation of folk traditions, especially those of his Armenian forebears. More @Wikipedia
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