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Time in Yerevan: 11:07,   29 March 2024

Charles Aznavour says working ability is his most important Armenian character trait

Charles Aznavour says working ability is his most important Armenian character trait

YEREVAN, MARCH 28, ARMENPRESS. World famous French-Armenian singer Charles Aznavour gave an interview to Chastny Korrespondent ahead of the big concert in Kremlin on April 5, by telling about his family’s story who survived the Armenian Genocide, as well as his preferences and current views, reports Armenpress.

Aznavour said in his entire life his parents had been a role model for him. “The fates and behavior of our parents who survived the Genocide served as an example for us. They often remembered the courage and kindness of Italian captain who saved them from death during their escape from Constantinople. They were already on ship when one of the Turkish soldiers heard the Armenian speech and ran to catch them. However, the captain protected my parents. I think they managed to survive due to the kindness and held of many people, that’s why they always tried to help everyone”, Aznavour said.

He said his last visit to his homeland, Akhaltsikhe, was in 2012. During that time the locals showed the place where his father’s house was supposed to be. “We had very close relations in family, that’s why for me our history, roots are important. Unfortunately, from the mother’s side almost all my relatives were killed during the Genocide”, he said.

As the most important Armenian trait of character Aznavour identified the working ability. “I don’t believe in inspiration, I believe in hard work. If I need to spend days, weeks and even months for finding the necessary expression, I am persistently searching for it”, legendary chansonnier said.

He stated that today as well, despite the age, he is ready to take risks. “Every time I take a risk when I go on stage at the age of 92 in order to hold the concert without break and a drop of water, not including the long-lasting flights to various places of the world. Sometimes during the tours I fly to four countries in a week. And till now I challenge myself. Now I want to go to the rare places where I haven’t performed yet, for example China or South Korea”, Charles Aznavour said.








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