Armenia feels a lot like home: Krzysztof PendereckiFebruary 13, 2018 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia feels a lot like home, Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki said in Yerevan on Tuesday, February 13. Considered one of the greatest musicians of our time, Penderecki is now in Armenia for a festival dedicated to his 85th birthday. Penderecki said holding such a festival in Armenia is important for him. “I always come to Armenia with great pleasure. I hear amazing music performed at a high level and meet wonderful people here. It feels like home here. I'm sorry that I do not speak Armenian,” he said. Asked about his pieces on Armenian themes, the composer spoke of his Armenian roots and revealed that his grandmother was from Isfahan. A few years ago the Polish musician wrote “The Third Psalm”, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The festival will be held from February 13 to 17, with performances by the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra, The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Hover State Chamber Choir, as well as famous foreign artists. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |