Komitas

This 10.000 dram-denominated gold coin issued by the Central Bank of Armenia is dedicated to Komitas. Komitas (Soghomon Soghomonyan, 1869-1935) is the brightest devotee to Armenian musical culture, a founder of national classical composer school. As a Vardapet (archimandrite), he created a choir and performed concerts in many countries. He was one of the pioneers to launch thorough studies of khaz (musical notes). As a member of international music society, Komitas successfully introduced Armenian folk and clerical songs in a number of European cultural centers. The music of Komitas had a noticeable input on the development of music of the East and largely contributed to overall recognition and expansion of the Armenian popular song.
Komitas
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AM98CM1
Krause ID: 
KM# 130
Value: 
€500
Mintage: 
1000
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Purity: 
0.999
Weight: 
8.6g
Diameter: 
22mm
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