Which city's ultra-conservative clergymen caused Komitas to leave?
Etchmiadzin
Constantinople
Berlin
Paris
Answer
**Etchmiadzin**, the religious center of Armenia, is known for its conservative clergymen who opposed Komitas's innovative approach to Armenian church music. Komitas, seeking a more progressive environment for his work, left Etchmiadzin and moved to Tiflis, Georgia, in 1895. There, he flourished as a composer, conductor, and musicologist, making significant contributions to Armenian music.
Uncovering the Legacy of Komitas: An Engaging Quiz on the Ottoman Armenian Composer and Religious Figure
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