Mel Bay presents My Very Best Christmas: Flute & Oboe Edition--17 Solos, Duets and a Play Along CD on Christmas Favorites
Karén Khanagov, Armenian by origin, was born in Baku, Russia. Demanding Russian teachers and the influence of J. Heifitz, D. Oistrach and L. Kogan formed his high musical standards. His most recent work in Russia, for the Azerbaijan State Orchestra "Gaya," included combined positions of solo/orchestra performer, arranger and musical director. After becoming a refugee and settling in Oklahoma City, he began intensive violin teaching, mixing both traditional Russian and Suzuki methods. Currently teaching at Oklahoma City University and freelancing as an orchestral violinist, he also composes, arranges and records. A big part of his work is devoted to Christian music. "My students are frequent winners of violin competitions. I am teaching them how to think and feel the spirit of the music that lives in every note and without which music is dead.