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.

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