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MICHEL LEGRAND PROHIBITED FROM ENTERING TURKEY
Tert.am
15:11 ~U 05.02.10
French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist of Armenian
descent Michel Legrand, while in Krasnodar for a performance, had an
interview in which he publicly criticized Turkey.
As reported by Armenian monthly Khatchkar ("cross-stone") published in
Russia, Legrand, turning his attention to Armenia-Turkey relations,
said: "That which happened in 1915 is intolerable and unbelievable,
and that, which Turkey doesn't wish to recognize as Armenian
Genocide, means that that country will never be integrated into
European society. Currently, relations between Armenia and Turkey
are being ironed out. That's good; however, it would be better if
Turkey returns Armenia's territories which it has stolen. However,
I completely understand how complex that is."
Legrand also stated that the Turkish authorities didn't allow him
to visit his ancestors' village, which is found in Turkey's current
borders.
"Turkey's authorities mockingly explained that it's not allowed now,
but it might be possible later," said the composer, emphasizing that
their treatment of him was connected with his Armenian roots.
Tert.am
15:11 ~U 05.02.10
French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and pianist of Armenian
descent Michel Legrand, while in Krasnodar for a performance, had an
interview in which he publicly criticized Turkey.
As reported by Armenian monthly Khatchkar ("cross-stone") published in
Russia, Legrand, turning his attention to Armenia-Turkey relations,
said: "That which happened in 1915 is intolerable and unbelievable,
and that, which Turkey doesn't wish to recognize as Armenian
Genocide, means that that country will never be integrated into
European society. Currently, relations between Armenia and Turkey
are being ironed out. That's good; however, it would be better if
Turkey returns Armenia's territories which it has stolen. However,
I completely understand how complex that is."
Legrand also stated that the Turkish authorities didn't allow him
to visit his ancestors' village, which is found in Turkey's current
borders.
"Turkey's authorities mockingly explained that it's not allowed now,
but it might be possible later," said the composer, emphasizing that
their treatment of him was connected with his Armenian roots.