President Armen Sarkissian expresses condolences on Michel Legrand’s demise
Armenian President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the famous composer, pianist, and singer Michel Legrand, a three-time winner of Oscar, the recipient of “The Legion of Honor” of the French Republic and “Medal of Honor” of the Republic of Armenia.
“Maestro Legrand is one of the legends of the world music - an honored and acclaimed figure whose contribution to the development of modern music is immeasurable,” the message reads in part. In his letter, the president points to Legrand’s immense input to the strengthening and expanding of Armenian-French cultural relations immense.
“I express my deepest condolences to the family of Michel Legrand, his friends, to thousands of the admirers of Legrand’s music,” the message concluded.
To remind, Michel Legrand died on Saturday aged 87.