KIRKOROV DECIDED TO WITHDRAW
Philipp Kirkorov refuses from concerts in Yerevan, the singer stated
it Thursday. He was to perform his show April 7 and 8 on the occasion of
the Day of Maternity and Beauty, which is widely marked in Armenia.
However, 30 youth organizations of the country have sent a collective
letter to the organizers of the tour, asking not to admit the concerts.
They ground their demand saying that "Kirkorov holds an obvious
anti-Armenian stand, he is even Turkish-minded, besides he lately publicly
abused an Armenian female journalist." In the singer's words, he has always
been trying "not to intrude himself upon anyone." "If they do not want to
see me and hear me in Yerevan, it will not happen," the singer assured.
However, he did not conceal the Armenian blood in him makes the case
special. "Ten years ago we performed concerts with Alla Pugachova in
Armenia," - Philipp reminded. "This time I was to give a solo concert for
the first time. However under the circumstances available!
I will not be able to take advantage of the opportunity," Kirkorov noted.
"It is at least ridiculous to explain that a singer's repertoire is not
being composed based on the national principle - clever people anyway
understand it," the singer said. As of the incident with Irina Aroyan, in
Kirkorov's opinion, he has already apologized and considers the matter
settled. Kirkorov is convinced that that "art should not be politicized,
its mission is to bring goodness, beauty and peace to people." It looks
like many Yerevan residents hold the same stand. As it was reported,
tickets for the concert of the singer are bought up. "However, the concerts
will not take place," Kirkorov confirmed. "I even did not suppose I am such
a significant person to Armenia," the singer confessed. "I thought I will
arrive in Yerevan, I will sing and please the audience, but it turned out
that I cannot be admitted to the republic - especially on the eve of the
90-th anniversary of the Armenian Genoc!
ide. And if something awful happens, I can be accused. So I thought: I
will not stir up passions and I will merely withdraw - to get out of
harm's way. Thus, I will not go on tour to Yerevan," the singer concluded.
it Thursday. He was to perform his show April 7 and 8 on the occasion of
the Day of Maternity and Beauty, which is widely marked in Armenia.
However, 30 youth organizations of the country have sent a collective
letter to the organizers of the tour, asking not to admit the concerts.
They ground their demand saying that "Kirkorov holds an obvious
anti-Armenian stand, he is even Turkish-minded, besides he lately publicly
abused an Armenian female journalist." In the singer's words, he has always
been trying "not to intrude himself upon anyone." "If they do not want to
see me and hear me in Yerevan, it will not happen," the singer assured.
However, he did not conceal the Armenian blood in him makes the case
special. "Ten years ago we performed concerts with Alla Pugachova in
Armenia," - Philipp reminded. "This time I was to give a solo concert for
the first time. However under the circumstances available!
I will not be able to take advantage of the opportunity," Kirkorov noted.
"It is at least ridiculous to explain that a singer's repertoire is not
being composed based on the national principle - clever people anyway
understand it," the singer said. As of the incident with Irina Aroyan, in
Kirkorov's opinion, he has already apologized and considers the matter
settled. Kirkorov is convinced that that "art should not be politicized,
its mission is to bring goodness, beauty and peace to people." It looks
like many Yerevan residents hold the same stand. As it was reported,
tickets for the concert of the singer are bought up. "However, the concerts
will not take place," Kirkorov confirmed. "I even did not suppose I am such
a significant person to Armenia," the singer confessed. "I thought I will
arrive in Yerevan, I will sing and please the audience, but it turned out
that I cannot be admitted to the republic - especially on the eve of the
90-th anniversary of the Armenian Genoc!
ide. And if something awful happens, I can be accused. So I thought: I
will not stir up passions and I will merely withdraw - to get out of
harm's way. Thus, I will not go on tour to Yerevan," the singer concluded.
