Celebrated composer Krzysztof Penderecki dies aged 86March 29, 2020 - 13:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Poland’s Krzysztof Penderecki, one of the world’s most celebrated composers, died on Sunday at the age of 86, said state-controlled news agency PAP. “After a long and serious illness, Krzysztof Penderecki - one of the greatest Polish musicians, a world authority in the field of classical music died,” Poland’s Ministry of Culture said in a tweet, according to Reuters. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” and David Lynch’s “Wild at Heart”, for his Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima and the largely atonal St Luke’s Passion. He won four Grammy awards for his music, most recently for best choral performance in 2016. Penderecki visited Armenia many times and revealed on one such occasion that he has Armenian roots. In 2015, he composed the psalm Domine quid multiplicati sunt on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The work premiered in May 2015 at Carnegie Hall with Armenia's Hover State Chamber Choir conducted by Sona Hovahnnisyan. 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. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Տhe European Film Market is the world’s third biggest industry meeting for the international film circuit. 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. |