- 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 Medal "For Distinguished Labour" (1956), People's Artist of the Armenian SSR (1974) and People's Artist of the USSR (1979).
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
- 1956 Medal "For Distinguished Labour"
- 1974 People's Artist of the Armenian SSR
- 1979 People's Artist of the USSR
- 1990 Order of Friendship of Peoples
- 2003 Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots
- 2012 Order of the Badge of Honour
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Order of Cyril and Methodius
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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