- Born
- 29 July 1928
Armavir - Died
- 24 April 2014
Los Angeles - Country
- Russia
Biography
Konstantin Orbelyan was a jazz musician who played piano. Konstantin Orbelyan was born on 29 July 1928 in Armavir and died on 24 April 2014 in Los Angeles. Honours include Order of the Badge of Honour, People's Artist of the USSR and People's Artist of the Armenian SSR.
Konstantin Aghaparonovich Orbelyan (Armenian: Կոնստանտին Օրբելյան; Russian: Константин Агапаронович Орбелян; July 29, 1928 – April 24, 2014) was an Armenian pianist, composer, head of the State Estrada Orchestra of Armenia. He was awarded People's Artist of the USSR in 1979. Other positions held by him included the board member of the Union of Soviet Composers, Armenian Composer's Union secretary since 1983, and the Vice-President of All-Soviet Musical Society of the USSR. He was the uncle of his namesake Constantine Orbelian.
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Awards
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- People's Artist of the USSR
- People's Artist of the Armenian SSR
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
- Medal "For Distinguished Labour"
- Order of Cyril and Methodius
- Order of Friendship of Peoples
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Konstantin Orbelyan play?
Konstantin Orbelyan is known for playing piano.
When and where was Konstantin Orbelyan born?
Konstantin Orbelyan was born 29 July 1928 in Armavir.
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