MICHELE LEGRAND: TURKEY SHOULD RETURN THE STOLEN LANDS

Armradio.am
04.02.2010 17:30

"What happened in 1915 is unbearable and impossible," world-known
French composer Michele Legrand when hosted in the South Russia
Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

"The fact that Turkey does not wish to recognize the Armenian Genocide
means that it will never be accepted to the European community.

Currently the relations between Armenia and Turkey are normalizing.

It’s good, but it would be better if Turkey returned the territories
it has stolen from Armenia. However, I understand how hard it is,"
the composer said, Yerkramas newspaper informs.

Asked whether he feels being an Armenian, Mr. Legrand said: "Yes, I
feel myself an Armenian. Although I was born in Paris and spent most
of my life in Europe, part of me is Armenians. It is the intellectual
part of me, because I’m familiar with Armenian culture and Armenian
music. I have read a lot about the history of my ancient and wonderful
country, a sad history full of horrible events, which continues into
a new, prospering Armenia."