Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-24 17:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Paco de Lucia, a name synonymous with the flamenco guitar, transformed the genre’s landscape with his unparalleled skill and innovative approach. His legacy, ten years after his passing, continues to reverberate through the halls of music history, marking him as a pivotal figure in bringing flamenco to the global audience. Born Francisco ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-24 13:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Notes that transport. Music that bewitches. Aleph enchanted the stage of the Casino du Liban during “Dance of Sands,” his exceptional concert on February 23. Ingeniously merging Western and Eastern music, he presented his audience with a complete symphony for the five senses. By infusing his music with vitality, energy, and sensuality, ...
2024-02-24 12:45 - Reading : less than a minute
aleph abi saad Casino du Liban
The famous Lebanese pianist Aleph Abi Saad transported his audience Friday evening at the Casino du Liban to another world with his performance. His show was able to integrate its audience to create a unique moment suspended in time. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/culture/229677"]
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-24 10:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In an evening charged with emotion and advocacy, Anatomy of a Fall emerged as the grand victor of the César Awards 2024, clinching the prestigious Best Film award among its six accolades. Triet’s victory is notably significant as she ascends to be the second female ever to win the Best Director César, marking a historic moment for the ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-02-23 20:22 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
One concert lost, ten found. Despite inclement weather, the recital on February 18th at Beit Tabaris delighted the audience with compositions exploring Orientalist exoticism and culminating in a beautiful interpretation of the “Quatuor des muses," before concluding masterfully with a lesser-known work by Puccini. On Sunday, February 18th, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-23 15:16 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia 2024, presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Lebanese Visual Art Association (LVAA), offers a multidimensional and artistic exploration through Mounira Al Solh’s installation Dancing With Her Myth. This work ...
2024-02-23 13:39 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the heart of Manhattan, within the prestigious confines of the Rockefeller Center where Christie's headquarters reside, an auction of significant magnitude unfolded, dedicated to the memorabilia of British music icon Elton John. This memorable evening, marking the beginning of a series of events devoted to the artist, succeeded in amassing ...
2024-02-23 10:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the towering Lebanese actor, playwright, and director Antoine Moultaka passed away at the age of 91. The esteemed figure was renowned for his adaptations and translations of illustrious masterpieces of the sixth art, in collaboration with his wife, Latifé Moultaka, and for his grand-scale performances. Why is he ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-02-22 18:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
While Lebanon faces multiple crises, the Al Bustan Festival stood up to adversity this year by celebrating a highly symbolic double anniversary: its 30th year of existence and the centennial of Puccini’s passing. It was in this challenging context that the lights turned on Wednesday night on the stage of the Emile Bustani auditorium, ...
Béatrice Moreau 2024-02-22 15:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Singapore has taken a significant step to become the exclusive Southeast Asian host for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, marking a monumental event for the city-state’s entertainment and tourism sector. In a move that underscores Singapore’s ambition to solidify its position as a premier destination for international entertainment, the government, ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-22 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In the spirit of fostering cultural exchange and communal joy, Guimarães Rosa Institute Beirut (IGR Beirut) recently announced an exhilarating event that promises to transport attendees to the vibrant heart of Brazil's most iconic celebration, the Carnival. This festivity, emblematic of fraternity, equality and hope, is scheduled to unfold in ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-21 22:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Renowned actor Antoine Moltaka, known for his significant contributions to the Lebanese theater scene, has died. He was 87. Born in Wadi Shahrour, Lebanon, Moltaka was four years old when he went on stage for the first time. He played a peasant. Over the years, his passion for the arts blossomed, leading him to create scenes with neighborhood ...