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.
Playlist
| Aram Khachaturian Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Sword DanceAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Khachaturian “Sabre Dance” four-hand piano version |
| 2 | Masquerade Ball ‘Waltz’Aram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Waltz. Used in a movie and the Olympics. |
| 3 | Children’s Album, Volume 1: “Album of My Boyhood,” No. 5: EtudeAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | The strikingly staccato 1-minute-30-second miniature is… |
| 4 | Waltz from MasqueradeAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Introduction to Khachaturian’s Masquerade Waltz |
| 5 | ToccataAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Commentary on Khachaturian's Toccata |
| 6 | Children’s Album, Volume I: ‘Album of My Childhood’ No. 5: EtudeAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Aram Khachaturian, best known for "Sabre Dance," ... |
| 7 | Children’s Album, Volume 1, “Picture Book of Boyhood”: No. 7, Hobbyhorse (Cavalry)Aram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | A piece filled with children’s playfulness and spirit of adventure, love… |
| 8 | Children’s Album, Volume 2: ‘Echoes of Boyhood’ — Two Funny Old Ladies Had a FightAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Pieces from Khachaturian’s collection of works for children |
| 9 | Children’s Album, Book I: A Picture Book of Boyhood – No. 1, Little SongAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Beginner-level piano piece composed by Khachaturian |
| 10 | SpartacusAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Khachaturian, the master of ballet music |
| 11 | GayanehAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Khachaturian’s ballet music Gayane |
| 12 | Waltz from “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Aram Khachaturian’s famous orchestral piece |
| 13 | Album for Children 1 “A Boy’s Album of Paintings” ‘Wooden Horse’Aram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | For those who have just started playing the piano, cool... |
| 14 | Violin ConcertoAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | An Armenian from Georgia who was active in the 20th century... |
| 15 | ‘Sabre Dance’ from the ballet GayaneAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | Sabre Dance by Khachaturian |
| 16 | Flute Concerto, Movement IAram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | A famous flute piece with an Armenian-style melody |
| 17 | Waltz from the suite “Masquerade”Aram Khachaturian |  play_arrow | The play by the great Russian writer Mikhail Lermontov… |