Four of the best Khachaturian recordings

We choose a selection of some of the finest discs featuring works by the Soviet composer, Khachaturian

Khachaturian best recordings

Freya Parr

Published: May 1, 2019 at 8:14 am

Tocatta; Sonatina; Sonata etc. Murray McLachlan (piano) Regis RRC 1184

An excellent overview of Khachaturian’s career through a fine selection of his piano works.

Violin and Cello Concertos Arabella Steinbacher (violin), Daniel Müller-Schott (cello); City of Birmingham Symphony Ochestra/Sakari Oramo Orfeo C 623041 A

These beautiful concertos reflect Khachaturian’s fine understanding, as a former cello player, of the expressive potential of string instruments.

Symphonies Nos 1 & 3 Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra/Loris Tjeknavorian ASV CD DCA 858

No. 1 is full of engaging ideas, and No. 3 is a splendid noise-fest for 15 trumpets and organ.

Gayane & Spartacus Highlights London Symphony Orchestra/Aram Khachaturian Classics for Pleasure 393 2292

These zestful and atmospheric performances are a fine introduction to Khachaturian’s ballets.

Freya Parr

Digital Editor and Staff Writer, BBC Music Magazine

Freya Parr is BBC Music Magazine's digital editor and staff writer, editing and writing on all styles of music across both the website and print magazine. She has also written for titles including the Guardian, Circus Journal, Frankie and Suitcase Magazine, and runs The Noiseletter, a fortnightly arts and culture publication. Freya's main areas of interest and research lie in 20th-century and contemporary music. She's a regular sea shanty singer, folk obsessive and occasional flautist, pianist, organist and musical theatre director.
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