[Duduk]

Dear friends i have sad news
master of Armenia duduk Maestro MKS Karlen Matevosyan passed away

[yavalia]

My condolences to his grieving family and his close friends. We truely lost a great Armenian master musician. Let peace be upon him.

Respectfully,

Valentine Grigorians

[KennyG]

my condolences. A great man! A great master! May his memory be eternal

[Duduk]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nq2EIhOzbMc

Maestro Karlen Matevosyan {MKS}is the godfather of modern duduk making.He also pioneered different types and sizes of duduks. In the past, duduks were created in unpredictable keys. Now they represent the four tonal ranges: soprano,alto, tenor and bass. The latest of his creations is a HEGOSHU, the largest duduk, which sounds like a cross between a clarinet and a duduk. There are four in existence, one owned by Pedro Eustache.
Matevosyan Karlen Smbati {MSK} is the godfather of modern duduk making.
"People ask me if I get sick and tired of making the same instrument every day", Matevosyan says. "I thingk this is my legacy. After I'm gone this will remain - Litty Mathew {Los Angeles Times}