On the motives of Narekatsi’s work: The Estonian choir’s album claims Grammy

News.am, Armenia

Dec 1 2021

17:45, DECEMBER 1

The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir's Schnittke: Choir Concerto; Three Sacred Hymns; Pärt: Seven Magnificat-Antiphons is nominated for a Grammy Award.

According to Estonian World, the musical composition is based on the texts of "Book of Tragedy" by one of the Armenian giants of the 10th century, Grigor Narekatsi.

The album was released in 2021 and is available on streaming platforms. It will compete for the prestigious Grammy award in the Best Choir Performance category.

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS