Aram Khachaturian Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Children’s Album, Volume 2: ‘Echoes of Boyhood’ — Two Funny Old Ladies Had a FightAram Khachaturian8rank/position

Khachaturian: Children's Album, Second Series “Echoes of Childhood,” No. 6: Two Funny Old Ladies Had a Quarrel.

Even the storybook-like title, “Two Funny Old Ladies Had a Fight,” packs a punch! This piece is included in Soviet composer Aram Khachaturian’s collection Children’s Album, Book II: Echoes of Childhood, well known for the Sabre Dance.

In under two minutes, it contains phrases that evoke a clash of emotions, bursts of anger, resignation, and more.

To bring out the contrasts to the fullest, be creative with your staccato articulation, tempo rubato, and pedal usage.

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Children’s Album, Book I: A Picture Book of Boyhood – No. 1, Little SongAram Khachaturian9rank/position

A Little Song (Andantino) / Khachaturian Piano Cover, Children's Album, First Series: 'Album for the Young,' No. 1

Although it’s a short piece of about one minute, its gently paced, nostalgic, and somewhat wistful melody is truly beautiful.

This “Little Song” is included in “Album for Children, Book 1: Pictures of Childhood” by Aram Khachaturian, one of the leading composers of the Soviet Union in the 20th century, and it’s a piece I highly recommend for beginner-level children’s recitals.

While it’s in C minor with a fair number of accidentals and frequent use of black keys—so at first glance the score may look daunting—no advanced technique is required: the left hand provides chordal accompaniment and the right hand plays a single-line melody.

Practice with the goal of clearly recognizing the roles of both hands and singing the melody beautifully.

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SpartacusAram Khachaturian10rank/position

Khachaturian: Spartacus: Ballet Suite No. 2: 1. Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia

Aram Khachaturian, a musician from Georgia in the Russian Empire.

Unusually for a serious classical musician, he was also actively involved in film scores, and from the 1930s to the 1960s he appears to have had considerable media exposure.

Today, however, Aram Khachaturian is best known as a composer of ballet music, having produced numerous masterpieces such as Gayane and Spartacus.

Spartacus is especially recommended among his works, beautifully conveying the sorrowful atmosphere of a story about slaves.

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GayanehAram Khachaturian11rank/position

Gayaneh (Highlights from the Ballet) : Storm

Aram Khachaturian, a musician from Georgia in the Russian Empire who had a major impact on modern music, produced numerous masterpieces and was active from the 1930s through the 1960s.

Among his works, Gayaneh is his most famous ballet score, known in Japan as “Gaine.” Although the story of Gayaneh is somewhat complex, the music’s craftsmanship and the choreography make it accessible.

As a result, it may be difficult for beginners to grasp, but those who have some experience watching ballet will find it enjoyable—so be sure to check it out.

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Waltz from “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturian12rank/position

Khachaturian: Suite “Masquerade” – No. 1, Waltz

It is a composition by Aram Khachaturian.

Khachaturian is known for his bold and intense style, and he also composed the “Sabre Dance” used in the ballet Gayane.

This piece is one of the numbers from the incidental music for Masquerade, which premiered in 1941.

It was later arranged by Khachaturian himself into a suite for orchestra, and today it is familiar to Japanese audiences not only through orchestral concerts but also because many figure skaters—including Nobunari Oda and Mao Asada—have used it in their programs.

Album for Children 1 “A Boy’s Album of Paintings” ‘Wooden Horse’Aram Khachaturian13rank/position

Khachaturian: The Little Horse (from Children's Album 1 “Pictures of Childhood”) | A. I. Khachaturian: The Little Horse

For those who have just started playing the piano, a cool classical piece I recommend is this work by Aram Khachaturian.

It vividly captures a child’s playfulness and imagination, and is characterized by a light, rhythmic feel.

Its unique rhythms and melodies, infused with elements of folk music, are captivating and leave a fresh impression on listeners.

For piano learners, it also serves as an excellent study piece that helps develop rhythmic accuracy and expressive skills.

Composed in 1926, the piece remains widely loved and frequently performed today.

It’s a popular choice in children’s piano studies as well, so why not add it to your repertoire?

Violin ConcertoAram Khachaturian14rank/position

Khachaturian: Violin Concerto in D minor – Oistrakh / Khachaturian / Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra

Khachaturian was an Armenian conductor and composer from Georgia who was active in the 20th century.

The city where he was born and raised, Tbilisi, means “the city of song,” and growing up surrounded by Georgian bands and Armenian street performances, he won fame by bringing enchanting, untamed rhythms and melodies into the orchestra.

In this piece as well, powerful rhythms and dance-like violin vitality weave in Romani earthiness and an Arabian wistfulness, creating a singular presence.

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HATSUMI

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