This is Beirut 15/10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Raina Kabaivanska was one of the greatest sopranos of her generation — arguably the greatest Tosca after Maria Callas. And even at 89, the Bulgarian singer remains a force in opera. Although she gave her last stage performance a decade ago, her influence continues through the young stars she mentors in her annual masterclass in Sofia. “When my ...
Alain E. Andrea 15/10 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Leif Segerstam, the Finnish maestro, passed away on October 9 at the age of 80. Known for his unconventional approach to conducting and boundless energy, he leaves behind a rich and vibrant musical legacy. Born on March 2, 1944, in Vaasa, Finland, Segerstam made a significant impact on the world of Western art music through his passionate ...
This is Beirut 15/10 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Kylie Minogue, a true icon of the music world, invites her fans to immerse themselves in the rhythm of her latest creations, Tension II, while also announcing an exciting tour set for 2025, with stops in France, including Paris and Lyon. A year ago, Kylie left the French audience buzzing with her electrifying album Tension, featuring the hit ...
Béatrice Moreau 14/10 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
"This is an exceptionally rare discovery. In two centuries of archaeological research in Petra, nothing like this has been found before," says Josh Gates, host of the show Expedition Unknown on Discovery Channel, who announced the discovery during the broadcast of the show's first season on Wednesday, according to CNN. In the heart of Petra, ...
This is Beirut 14/10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Raina Kabaivanska, one of the greatest sopranos of her generation and arguably the finest Tosca after Maria Callas, remains a formidable force in opera at 89. Although it has been a decade since her last stage performance, her influence endures through the young stars she mentors at her annual masterclass in Sofia. "When my career ended, I felt a ...
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During the opening night at the IMA, Jack Lang, the president of the institute, emotionally declared: "Faced with an unacceptable situation, regardless of the reasons, I will not make a political speech. But how can one harm this country that is so dear to me? I was fortunate to know Lebanon early in my life. It has marked my youth and my ...
This is Beirut 13/10 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lying in bathtubs filled with dried flowers, finding yourself with long hair above your head… The exhibition in Shanghai by Serbian artist Marina Abramovic, her first in Asia, offers a “completely immersive” experience. Marina Abramovic, 77, is globally renowned for her performances, such as her 90-day-long walk on the Great Wall of China ...
This is Beirut 13/10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As a young girl growing up in the Atlas Mountains, Hannou Mouloud's family took her to have her chin tattooed with the cherished lines that generations of Moroccan Amazigh tribeswomen wore. "When I was six, they told me tattoos were pretty adornments," recalled the 67-year-old from Imilchil village, referring to the once-common practice among ...
This is Beirut 13/10 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
American director Charlie McDowell got the idea to adapt The Summer Book, the novel by Finnish author Tove Jansson, for the screen during the height of the COVID pandemic. He wanted to highlight what truly matters in life: love, grief, aging, and nature. This book, a classic of international literature, was published in 1972 and tells the story ...
This is Beirut 12/10 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Immortal, or almost: Queen, Dire Straits, Pink Floyd, Abba, and other legendary artists are brought back to life through “tributes,” these acts that let audiences relive “something impossible” by taking them back in time and through hit songs. “Freddie, I love you!” shouts a Mercury fan, as “We Are the Champions” echoes through ...
This is Beirut 12/10 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In a striking revival of Baghdad’s cultural landscape, an Iraqi professor led a group of students on a walking tour of the city's historic center, highlighting centuries-old landmarks once deemed unsafe to visit. The tour paused at a formidable stone wall built to protect the city from Mongol invaders, a testament to Baghdad's rich ...
This is Beirut 12/10 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
AndyWarhol Culture Exhibition PopArt
A Dutch museum recently unveiled a rare collection of prints by Andy Warhol, depicting female royalty, crafted shortly before the pop art icon's untimely death 36 years ago. Titled Royal Edition, the exhibition at the stately Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn showcases 16 prints of reigning queens. The portraits include that of the former Dutch queen, ...