Background
Tigranian, Nikogaios was born on August 31, 1856 in Aleksandropol’ (now Leninakan).
Tigranian, Nikogaios was born on August 31, 1856 in Aleksandropol’ (now Leninakan).
Went blind at the age of 9. Travelled widely all along the Caucasus, in Russia, and in Western Europe collecting folklore. Appeared as a pianist in Europe.
One of the biggest collectors of Armenian, Georgian, Kurdish and Iranian folk songs. Made use of these folk motives in his own music.