A world view was incorporated into the symphonic compositions of Somerville, Massachusetts-born Alan Hovhaness (born: Alan Chakmakjian). While much of his music reflects his Armenian heritage, Hovhaness utilized elements of Indian ragas, Japanese gugaku music and natural sounds. Hovhaness' 1970 composition, "And God Created Great Whales," was composed for a full orchestra and the recorded song of ...more
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- Armenian Rhapsodies Nos. 1, 2, 3 / Symphony No. 38, Op. 314 (3rd and 4th mo
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- Requiem and Resurrection, Op. 221 for Brass Choir and Percussion (1967)/ Sy
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