Charles Aznavour to have concert in Dubai

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 9, ARMENPRESS. French-Armenian legendary singer Charles Aznavour will have a concert in United Arab Emirates. As “Armenpress” reports, citing Aznavour’s official website, the concert will take place on February 12, 2016 in Dubai World Trade Centre’s Sheikh Rachid Hall.

Dubai.platinumlist.netwebsite reports that Dubai Classics presents for the first time in UAE, the Living Legend Mr.Charles Aznavour at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the French singer originally Armenian and Ambassador of Armenia in Switzerland.

Aznavour’s official Facebook page also published the concert’s wallpaper.

Charles Aznavour, bornShahnour Varinag Aznavourianon 22 May 1924,is a French and Armenian singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Aznavour is known for his uniquevoice: clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes. He has written more than 1,200 songs, sung in eight languages, sold more than 180 million records. He is one of France's most popular and enduring singers.He has been dubbed France'sFrank Sinatra,while music criticStephen Holdenhas described Aznavour as "French pop deity.He is also arguably the most famousArmenianof his time.In 1998, Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century byCNNand users ofTime Onlinefrom around the globe. He was recognized as the century's outstanding performer, with nearly 18% of the total vote, edging outElvis Presley andBob Dylan. He has sung for presidents, popes and royalty, as well as at humanitarian events. In response to the1988 Armenian earthquake, he founded the charitable organizationAznavour for Armenia. In 2009, he was appointed ambassador of Armenia toSwitzerland, as well as Armenia's permanent delegate to the United Nations atGeneva. He had a concert in Armenia on October 10, visited different places during the visit and gave an interview to “Armenpress”.