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Konstantin Orbelyan
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| Born | July 29, 1928 Armavir, North Caucasus Krai, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Died | April 24, 2014 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Title | People's Artist of the USSR (1979) |
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Konstantin Orbelyan (born July 29, 1928 – died April 24, 2014) was a famous Armenian musician. He was a talented pianist and composer. He also led the State Estrada Orchestra of Armenia, which was a very important music group.
Orbelyan was given the special title of People's Artist of the USSR in 1979. This award was a high honor for artists in the Soviet Union. He also held important positions in music organizations. He was a board member of the Union of Soviet Composers and the secretary of the Armenian Composer's Union starting in 1983. He was also the Vice-President of the All-Soviet Musical Society of the USSR. His nephew, also named Constantine Orbelian, is also a well-known musician.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Konstantin Orbelyan was born in Armavir, Russia, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. From a young age, he showed a great talent for music. He became skilled at playing the piano, which was his main instrument.
Leading the Orchestra
Orbelyan became famous for leading the State Estrada Orchestra of Armenia. An "estrada orchestra" plays popular and light music, often with elements of jazz. Under his leadership, the orchestra became very popular. They performed many concerts and helped share Armenian music with a wider audience.
Music and Compositions
As a composer, Orbelyan wrote many pieces of music. His compositions included jazz, chamber music, and estrada music. He created songs that were loved by many people.
One of his known compositions is "Birch Whispers" (in Russian, Шум берёз). This song was sung by the famous baritone singer Dmitri Hvorostovsky. It was featured on a music collection called "Moscow Nights" in 2005.
Legacy and Recognition
Konstantin Orbelyan's work had a big impact on Armenian music. He helped to develop and popularize different music styles. His awards and leadership roles showed how much he was respected in the music world. He passed away in Los Angeles, California, in 2014.
