Quote by: Alan Hovhaness

My mother's background was Scottish. She came from an old family, some of whom lived in upper New York State and some of whom had come over from Scotland.


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Author Bio


  • NameAlan Hovhaness
  • DescriptionArmenian-American composer
  • BornMarch 8, 1911
  • DiedJune 21, 2000
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionComposer; Conductor
  • Works; ; Symphony No. 4
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship