Alan Vaness Chakmakjian, born in Somerville, Massachusetts in 1911 took the name Hovhaness to honor a grandfather. He was internationally known as one of the 20th Century's most prolific composers. He died in Seattle Washington on June 21, 2000.
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- Alan Hovhaness Detailed biography with photos, discography, list of publishers, discussion of works, composer quotes, stylisic overview, the sixty-seven symphonies, recommended CDs, links, contact information.
- Hovhaness, Alan (1911 - 2000) Includes biographical data, recommended CDs, links to books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
- Alan Hovhaness on Crystal Reviews of recordings by Rob Barnett from Classical CD Reviews-Feb 2000: Music on the Web(UK).
- Alan Hovhaness Brief filmography with the Internet Movie Database includes biographical sketch.
- Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) Vocal works, some with English texts, from the Lied and Art Song Texts Page at REC Music.
- New Classical Net: Alan Hovhaness Includes biography and discography with recommended listening.