KRZYSZTOF PENDERECKI PLANS TO COMPOSE ARMENIAN SPIRITUAL MUSIC

ETCHMIADZIN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin
II on April 10 received Krzysztof Pendrecki in the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin. Welcoming the world-famous composer, His Holiness said in
his speech: "We are familiar with your works and today we are glad to
meet you and express our appreciation for your services to mankind".

K. Penderecki told His Holiness about the history of his family,
speaking about his Armenian roots and childhood memories.

NT was informed by the press services of the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin that the interlocutors also spoke about resemblance of K.
Pendereski’s works to the Armenian spiritual music. In the words of the
composer, he has a desire to write Armenian spiritual music.