Alan Hovhaness
1911 - 2000
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Biography
Alan Hovhaness was an American composer of Armenian and Scottish descent. He was prolific, composing over 500 works in a wide range of genres, including symphonies, chamber music, and operas. Hovhaness' music is known for its spiritual and mystical elements, often incorporating Eastern influences and modal scales. He received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime for his contributions to classical music.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Music is the inner vision of the spiritual world.
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I think music is an expression of the universe itself with its beauty and order.
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I compose music because I must give expression to my feelings, just as I talk because I must give utterance to my thoughts.
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The whole universe is music and has a mind that hears music.
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The deeper mystery of my own existence becomes more and more present in sound.