Alan Hovhaness. A prolific legacy of East-West synthesis.

Naxos Classical Spotlight by Raymond

Jul 18, 202520:01Music

The music of Alan Hovhaness, one of America's most prolific composers, enchants with his signature synthesis of East and West. Influenced by his Armenian heritage and a fascination with nature and spirituality, Hovhaness...

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