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09, 2009
President Serzh Sargsyan received the world famous composer and pianist Michel Legrand
President Serzh Sargsyan received the world famous composer and pianist Michel Legrand, who will give a unique performance today in Yerevan.
Welcoming the renowned composer, the President of Armenia said, “I am greatly honored to meet with you, one of the most venerated sons of our nation, who has made a significant contribution to the musical art of the second half of the 20th century. Brilliant individuals such as you make our nation even more recognizable in the world. We love you and we are proud of you.”
The celebrated composer told Serzh Sargsyan about his impressions on his trips to Armenia, “Each time, when there is an opportunity to visit Armenia, it is like coming back to my national origins. Armenian music is close to my heart and it is in my blood,” said Michel Legrand.
The President of Armenia and Michel Legrand discussed also pan-Armenian issues.
President Serzh Sargsyan decorated Michel Legrand with the Order of Honor. The decree on awarding the great composer with the Order was signed by the President of Armenia on the previous day.
Welcoming the renowned composer, the President of Armenia said, “I am greatly honored to meet with you, one of the most venerated sons of our nation, who has made a significant contribution to the musical art of the second half of the 20th century. Brilliant individuals such as you make our nation even more recognizable in the world. We love you and we are proud of you.”
The celebrated composer told Serzh Sargsyan about his impressions on his trips to Armenia, “Each time, when there is an opportunity to visit Armenia, it is like coming back to my national origins. Armenian music is close to my heart and it is in my blood,” said Michel Legrand.
The President of Armenia and Michel Legrand discussed also pan-Armenian issues.
President Serzh Sargsyan decorated Michel Legrand with the Order of Honor. The decree on awarding the great composer with the Order was signed by the President of Armenia on the previous day.