ArmInfo.Armenian President Armen Sarkissian and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Charles Aznavour Center. They were met by Nicolas Aznavour, the son of the world famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour, who gave a brief speech at a presentation dedicated to the Aznavour Center - the last grand project of the great chansonnier.
According to Nicolas, Charles Aznavour really wanted to be present at the presentation of the project, on which they had worked together for two years. "I feel deep sadness that he is not here today. At the same time, I feel deep gratitude because the center will perpetuate the memory of my father," Nicolas Aznavour said. As the website of the Foundation informs, the Center will house technological and interactive museum of the legendary artist, and a cultural and educational center for youth. Recently Nicola Aznavour in an interview to Le Journal du Dimanche told about the last initiative of the legendary chanconnier, in particualr ''Aznavour'' center, which will be established in Armenia. "This idea came to my father many years ago, and we thought about it together. His desire was to share with people the most precious things for him: French, music and cinema. Let me quote the President of France Emmanuel Macron:" French culture will shine in Armenia in the center of "Aznavour", - he said. The son of the chansonnier noted that part of the center will be devoted to the works of Aznavour, but it will be presented more interactively than in a regular museum. "Visitors to the center will be greeted by the voice of the father, who will introduce them to the most important stages of his life, from the emigration of his parents to his victory on the stage. The center will also be a territory of educational and cultural exchange. In particular, we will offer a method of learning French based on the texts of my father's songs, " Nicolas said. He said that the concept of the center will be fully presented on October 11 as part of the 17th Francophonie Summit. Also, Nicolas expressed hope that he would be able to settle in Armenia in order to devote himself to the projects that his father implemented in his homeland.
French singer, composer, writer and actor of Armenian descent Charles Aznavour died on the night of October 1 in France at the age of 94. He was the Ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland and the representative of the republic to UNESCO.