Charles Aznavour’s museum opens in Yerevan![]() June 1, 2017 - 22:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Charles Aznavour’s house-museum opened in downtown Yerevan today (June 1), in a solemn ceremony attended by the legendary singer, his son Nicolas Aznavour, President Serzh Sargsyan and a number of guests. Minister of Culture Armen Amiryan handed the symbolic keys to the museum to Charles Aznavour. The ceremony also marked the launch of the Aznavour Foundation aiming to preserve the maestro’s cultural legacy. The foundation will also develop and implement educational and social programs. “All of our joint efforts should be targeted at the development of Armenia to enable the youth to realize their dreams in the country, surrounded by their loved ones,” Aznavour said. The singer noted that his decision to establish the foundation was prompted by seeing brilliant educational programs implemented in Armenia, historic monuments restored and new infrastructures created. President Sargsyan, in turn, stated that “it’s an honor for Yerevan to host Charles Aznavour’s House-Museum.” “Aznavour is truly a legend, a legend that belongs not only to France and Armenia, but also the humanity at large,” he added. ![]() ![]() Charles Aznavour Charles Aznavour was born in Paris on May 22, 1924, the son of Armenian immigrants from Turkey. His artistic parents introduced him to the world of theater at an early age. He dropped out of school at the age of nine, already aspiring to the life of an artist. He began to perform at this time, and soon took the stage name "Aznavour". His big break came when the singer Edith Piaf heard him sing and arranged to take him with her on tour in France and to the U.S. ![]() ![]() Dubbed France’s Frank Sinatra, Aznavour is known for his unique tenor voice and has enjoyed a career spanning over 70 years. Director Fatih Akın said he has not visited Turkey after the premiere of his film, “The Cut,” which depicts the Armenian Genocide. Nine-year-old Jake, for example, seems buttoned up and somewhat timid, but loved SOAD from first listen. Given the phenomenal success of GoT, Francesca Orsi said “it feels like corporate malfeasance to not continue it.” ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |