Georgian music stars died at age 74

Here are 3 famous musicians from Georgia died at 74:

Aram Khachaturian

Aram Khachaturian (June 6, 1903 Tbilisi-May 1, 1978 Moscow) a.k.a. Արամ Խաչատրյան, Aram Chatschaturjan, Amar Khachaturian, Aram Katchatourian, Aram Khatchatourian, Aram Kachaturian, Aram Il'Yich Khachaturian, Aram Khatschaturian, Khatchaturian, Khatschaturian, Аpaм Ильич Xaчaтypян, Aram Ilich Khachaturian , Aram Khatchaturian, Amar Khatchaturian, Aram Khachaturyan, Aram Xačatryan, Khachaturian, Aram Il'ič Hačaturjan, Chatjaturjan, Khachaturian Gayne Ballet, A. Khachaturian, 아람 하차투리안, Khachaturian, Aram Ilich, Aram Ilyich Khachaturyan, A. Khachaturyan, Aram Jachaturián, Emin Khachaturian, Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) or Khatchaturin was a Georgian composer, conductor and film score composer.

His albums: Ballet Music, Piano Concerto in D-flat / Sonatina / Toccata (London Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Loris Tjeknavorian, piano: Alberto Portugheis), Aram Khachaturian (1903 - 1978), Gayaneh (USSR RTV Large Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Djansug Kakhidze), Spartacus / Gayaneh / The Seasons, Symphony No. 2 “The Bell” / “Battle of Stalingrad” – Suite (Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra feat. conductor: Loris Tjeknavorian), Gayaneh (USSR Radio and TV Large Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Djansug Kakhidze), Piano Concerto / Violin Concerto / Masquerade Suite / Symphony no. 2, Violin Concerto / Concerto-Rhapsody (National Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine, feat. conductor: Theodore Kuchar, violin: Mihaela Martin) and Spartacus (Rias-Kammerchor & Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin feat. conductor: Michail Jurowski). Genres he performed include Ballet, 20th-century classical music, Chamber music, Incidental music, Film score and Ballet.

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Zurab Kapianidze

Zurab Kapianidze (April 1, 1937 Racha-July 4, 2011 Georgia) also known as Zura Qapianidze was a Georgian actor.

He graduated from the Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University and began his career as an actor in 1963. He quickly rose to fame with his impressive performances in both dramatic and comedic roles on stage, television, and film.

Kapianidze was a versatile actor who could convincingly embody a wide range of characters. Some of his popular roles include the comedic character "Mimino" in the 1977 film of the same name, and the elder brother in the 1979 film "Small Towns' Chronicle".

Throughout his career, Kapianidze won several awards, including the Shota Rustaveli State Prize for his contribution to Georgian theatre.

Kapianidze was also a noted humanitarian and philanthropist. He served as the chairman of the Georgian AIDS Union and actively supported HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns.

He passed away on July 4, 2011, at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy as one of Georgia's most beloved actors.

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Elene Akhvlediani

Elene Akhvlediani (April 18, 1901 Telavi-December 30, 1975 Tbilisi) a.k.a. Yelena Akhvlediani was a Georgian costume designer, artist and visual artist.

She is best known for her colorful and whimsical paintings depicting Georgian life and culture. Akhvlediani studied at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts and worked as a costume designer for the Georgian State Theater. She also travelled extensively throughout Georgia, capturing scenes of everyday life in her paintings. Her work was well received and exhibited in many galleries throughout the Soviet Union. Akhvlediani continued to paint and create until her death in 1975, leaving behind a legacy as one of Georgia's most beloved artists. Today, her works can be found in museums and private collections around the world.

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