Symphony No. 1 (Khachaturian)
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| Symphony No. 1 | |
|---|---|
| by Aram Khachaturian | |
| Form | Symphony |
| Composed | 1934 |
| Duration | 43 minutes |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 20 March 1935 |
| Location | Moscow, Soviet Union |
| Conductor | Eugen Szenkar |
| Performers | Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra |
The Symphony No. 1 in E minor is a 1934 composition by Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian. It was written as a thesis piece for his graduation from the Moscow Conservatory in 1934.[1][2] The piece was premiered by German conductor Eugen Szenkar and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra on 20 March 1935, in Moscow. He later revised the piece in 1960 and re-published it in 1962.[3]
The piece was composed in commemoration of Armenia's 15th year under Soviet rule and is in 3 movements.[4] Movement I is Andante maestoso con passione, Movement II is Adagio sostenuto, and Movement III is Allegro risoluto.[5] The piece is considered the "first Armenian symphony".[1]
