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Aram Khachaturian Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Aram Khachaturian, a People’s Artist of the Soviet Union, stood out for a style that conveyed ethnic traditions and unique values.

He won numerous awards, including the Lenin Prize, and was also highly regarded for his work in film music.

In Japan, he is also known as the composer of the “Sabre Dance.”

Here, we present a ranking of Aram Khachaturian’s most popular pieces—enjoy the energetic music of a composer hailed as a leading figure of socialist realism.

Aram Khachaturian Popular Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)

‘Sabre Dance’ from the ballet GayaneAram Khachaturian15rank/position

Sabre Dance (Khachaturian) Pianist Yuki Kondo / Khachaturian Sabre Dance (Gayane) Piano Solo, Yuki Kondo
'Sabre Dance' from the ballet GayaneAram Khachaturian

Aram Khachaturian is an Armenian composer who epitomized the Soviet era.

The excerpt Sabre Dance from his signature ballet Gayane captivates audiences with its unrelenting energy and tension.

Composed in 1942, the piece gained popularity in the West after World War II.

It exists in numerous arrangements for different instruments and has been used as background music in films and television shows.

Of course, it’s frequently performed on piano as well and is a favorite for recitals.

Brimming with passion and imbued with an homage to Armenian folk music and dance, this piece is highly recommended for anyone interested in ballet or folk dance.

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Flute Concerto, Movement IAram Khachaturian16rank/position

This is a masterpiece that highlights the flute’s elegant tone.

Originally composed as a violin concerto in 1940, it was arranged for flute in 1968.

Featuring melodies influenced by Armenian folk music and vivid harmonies, it brings out the flute’s full appeal.

Known as a challenging work that allows the soloist to showcase their virtuosity, it has been recorded by world-renowned flutists such as Jean-Pierre Rampal and James Galway.

It’s a recommended piece not only for classical music fans but also for those interested in folk music.

You’ll be amazed by the flute’s wide expressive range.

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Waltz from the suite “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturian17rank/position

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Waltz from the suite “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturian

Incidental music based on the play Masquerade by the great Russian writer Mikhail Lermontov.

After the premiere, Khachaturian himself arranged it into an orchestral suite of five pieces: Waltz, Nocturne, Mazurka, Romance, and Galop.

Masquerade is set in the aristocratic society of late Imperial Russia and tells the story of a marital scandal that unfolds after a visit to a masquerade ball.

This piece is the waltz that Nina, the protagonist’s wife, danced for the last time in her life.

It vividly conveys both the splendor and the mysterious, shadowy atmosphere of the masquerade.

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