Alexander Shahverdyan

Armenian musicologist (1903–1954)
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Summary

Alexander Shahverdyan was born on June 22, 1903[1], in Sighnaghi[2]. He died on March 2, 1954[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], music historian[6], music critic[7], opinion journalist[8], and music educator[9]. He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[11], Soviet Union[12]
  • Ethnic group: Armenians[13]
  • Field of work: musicology[14], history of music[15], music criticism[16], music education[17]
  • Employer: USSR All-Union Radio[18], Moscow Conservatory[19]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg Conservatory[20], Moscow Conservatory[21]
  • Award received: Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR[22]
  • Member of: Union of Soviet Composers[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Residence: Tbilisi[25]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[26], Alexander[27]
  • Work location: Soviet Union[28]
  • Student of: Hristofor Stepanovič Kušnarev[29]
  • Instrument: piano[30]
  • Described by source: Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[32]
  • Name in native language: Ալեքսանդր Իսահակի Շահվերդյան[33]
  • Sibling: روبن شاهوردیان[34]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Shahverdyan born?

Alexander Shahverdyan was born in Sighnaghi[2].

Where did Alexander Shahverdyan die?

Alexander Shahverdyan passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Alexander Shahverdyan do for work?

Alexander Shahverdyan worked as a musicologist[5], music historian[6], music critic[7], opinion journalist[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Alexander Shahverdyan go to school?

Alexander Shahverdyan was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[20] and Moscow Conservatory[21].

What awards did Alexander Shahverdyan receive?

Honors received include Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10w ago · Aramokay · 2026-08-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Honored Art Worker of the Armenian SSR
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → Saint Petersburg Conservatory, Moscow Conservatory
    Ethnic group → Armenians
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    Sex or gender → male
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