Titles by: KAREN KHANAGOV
KAREN KHANAGOV
Karen Khanagov, has a long-lasting music career filled with experimentations in different genres and instruments. He holds a double master's degree, from Azerbaijan State Conservatory and University of Oklahoma. His last job in USSR was as a music director/arranger for Azerbaijan State Orchestra Gaya. In the USA he began extensive violin teaching at Oklahoma City University. Many of his students became winners of various competitions and study violin for full scholarships in different schools throughout the country. Recent years were balanced more toward compositions. Among his works there is a string symphony "Symphony of Souls" dedicated to Armenian genocide, a cello concerto, violin concerto, piano concerto, and a cycle of compositions "Parade of Nations" which consists of 18 solo compositions with chamber orchestra in the music style of 18 different countries, 2 violin sonatas and various smaller works. Currently he leads "Symphonix - OKC" group that combines amplified string chamber orchestra and modern rhythm section of keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums. Unusual instrumentation leads to many variations of styles from classical to modern original and opens the door to defining the original sound of the group. After retiring from OCU he continues teaching home school groups and privately.