Lev Atovmyan

**Lev Atovmyan** was a Soviet composer, music administrator, and collaborator closely associated with Dmitri Shostakovich. Though not a household name himself, Atovmyan played a key behind-the-scenes role in shaping Shostakovich’s legacy. He’s best known for compiling and arranging many of Shostakovich’s film and theater scores into the concert suites that keep this music alive today—like *The Gadfly Suite* and *The Fall of Berlin Suite* featured in recent recordings. As a savvy administrator within the Soviet Composers’ Union, Atovmyan also helped facilitate performances and promote Shostakovich’s work during complex political times. His knack for reimagining Shostakovich’s music into standalone orchestral works made these pieces more accessible, ensuring their enduring popularity in concert halls and recordings.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Avant-garde

Minimalism

Chamber Music

Latest Release

Shostakovich, D.: Young Guard Suite (The) / Zoya Suite

Lev Atovmyan•

Dmitri Shostakovich

Album - 12 Tracks - Released February 23, 2010