Last weeks events:

Jessy Norman: Amazing Performance at Beit Eddine - Julia Botros at Arnoun - Jarash International Festivals Inaugurated - Nawal Zoughbi… The Golden Lion Trophy - Walid Toufique at Bellevue - The Inauguration of Khiyam Al-Hana -The Inauguration of Mawardi’s Garden - Fairouz at Beit Eddine - Opera "Toska" at Baalbeck

Baalbeck International Festivals 2000 - Jarash International Festival - George Wassouf and Kadhim Assaher - Majeda El Roumi - George Wassouf will be singing at Al-Mona Restaurant - Tyre Rest House - Hassan Al-Hashem - Zad Al-Kheir - Najwa Karam - Nawal Al Zoghbi - Diana Haddad - Kadhim Assaher - Najwa Karam and Soubhi Toufique - Fahd Abdallah and his band - Four Points Sheraton Bhamdoun - Mawardi Restaurant - The Western Band - The Western Band - Blue Note Café - The Bazerkan

Last Weeks Events:  

Jessy Norman: Amazing Performance at Beit Eddine:

The American Opera singer Jessy Norman astonished the audience at Beit Eddine Festivals with her powerful yet delicate voice. Norman sang Dock Elington’s Music.
Jessy Norman’s voice was distinguished by its high pitch and its ability to stay high for a long time. The opera voice was accompanied by a dance by the dancer Marji Gilis. Norman sang for two hours the recitals (Supplicate to God), (And it was God in the Beginning), and (And God is Three Letters of Love).

Julia Botros at Arnoun:

On July 28th , the great singer Julia Botros presented an unforgettable concert on the occasion of the liberation of the south. Through her new song ( Nashid Al-Hourria),  Julia insisted on the necessity to resist the enemy until all the prisoners are free. Julia Botros was the first to sing songs about freedom and now she confirms  her belief that the resistance should not stop until all that belongs to Lebanon is handed back. 

Jarash International Festivals Inaugurated:

On July 26th, Jarash 19th International Festivals were inaugurated to give life to that silent monument. Although queen Rania did not attend the opening night, because of the tragedy of the military airplane that crashed just two days before the opening, the festival regained its usual elegance as queen Rania attended its third night while artist Kadhim Assaher sang. Furthermore, about thirty thousand people attended Assaher’s concert.  

Nawal Zoughbi… The Golden Lion Trophy:

Artist Nawal Zoughbi was given the trophy for best singer for the year 2000 by the Egyptian Press Minister Safwat Asharif at Cairo’s International Conference Center.Zoughbi was also given the prize for shooting the best video clip for the year 2000. The Lebanese Press Minister Anwar Al-Khalil was present.

Walid Toufique at Bellevue:

Artist Walid Toufique presented  a very beautiful night at Bellevue Hotel-Brommana. Toufique even repeated most of the songs upon the audience’s request.

The Inauguration of Khiyam Al-Hana:

Khiam Al-Hana was inaugurated last week to receive a large number socialites and all nightlife fans. Artist Hadi Khalil provided the best music entertainment.

The Inauguration of Mawardi’s Garden:

Mawardi’s Garden was inaugurated last week as the Emirati singer Mohammad Al-Mazem sang with his beautiful voice. Many socialites attended the opening night to enjoy the magnificent entertainment and food at Mawardi’s Restaurant.

Fairouz at Beit Eddine:

Fairouz highlighted Beit Eddine's Palace as she unleashed her voice to enchant the audience. After the warm welcome, Fairouz stood firmly as usual and started singing (Madih Athill Al-Aalli) that is written by Mahmoud Darwich and Khaled Al-Habr and composed by Ziad Rahbani. Afterwards, Fairouz sang (La Inta Habibi), (Indi Thika Feek), (Faik Allay), (Kifak Inta), and (Ishtaktillak). Furthermore, Ziad Rahbani's print is obvious in all the songs; the old as well as the new, besides Fairouz's magnificient voice and performance. The orchestra included 52 players including Ziad Rahbani on the piano. The orchestra was led by Karen Dorgryan and controlled by Nika Babayan, and thousands of fans from all Lebanese regions and from all socio-economic levels attended the three concerts.

Opera "Toska" at Baalbeck:

The magnificient decorations at Jupiter Temple in Baalbeck were so natural and seemed to be a part of that historical place. A huge audience including queen Nour, the first lady Andre Lahoud, Mrs. Mona Al-Hrawi,and Mrs. Nazik Al-Hariri welcomed the seven singers,  the Italian Philarmonic Orchestra and its maestro Pierre Georgio Morandy, and the Ambroziano Milano choir. The first surprise of the evening was that the orchestra was celebrating its 100 anniversary. And the second surprise  was embodied by Mario Cafaradouci's role. Although there were two huge side screens that translated the script to English, the audience understood the play from the passionate feelings the performers conveyed.

Coming Up:

Baalbeck International Festivals 2000

This year the Baalbeck International Festivals will commence on July 7th according to the following schedule:

August 10-11-12: Wadih Safi: with Fahd Abdullah Folk Dance Group, with Rafic Ali Ahmad and Siham Safi (Tradition and Nostalgia).
August 18 & 19: Kennedy Group and distinctive voices in classical Arabic singing (Sabri Mudallal, Hamzeh Shakour, and Omar Sarmini).

Jarash International Festival that commences on July 26th and ends on August 11th, will include an Arabic and artistic show that will be presented by a group of the most famous Arab singers such as: Kadhim Assaher, Assala Nasri, Samira Saaid, Ihab Toufique, Nabil Shua’yl, Ilham Maadfaai, and the Iraqi National Folklore Band; artists Angham and Ali Hajar will present their musical play (A Bullet in the Heart).

The great artists George Wassouf and Kadhim Assaher will participate in two concerts. The first concert is on August 12 at Casino Piscine Alley and the second is on August 13 at the Academy Club (Al-Hadath-Baabda). 

Artist Majeda El Roumi will be singing at Cairo’s International Conference Center on September 20th instead of July 27th. El Roumi also announced that she will be staying in Cairo for the month of October where she will present three concerts at Cairo’s Opera House.

George Wassouf will be singing at Al-Mona Restaurant in Spain and Mariba on August 18, 2000. The Iraqi artist Sabah Sanati, The Lebanese artist Madeline Matar, and Egyptian Singer Saad Shalife will also be singing with Wassouf.

Tyre Rest House presents Fadel Shaker on August 12.

Singers Hassan Al-Hashem and Anwar Al-Amir sing at Petit Café.

Zad Al-Kheir announces the launching of its Gulf nights with singer Michal Ashkar and singer Najwa Kiwan featuring dancer Rayan every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Artist Najwa Karam will be singing at Atlal Plaza (Tabarja) on August 11th.

Four points Sheraton presents Nawal Zoughbi on August 12th.

Artist Diana Haddad will be singing at Atlal Plaza (Tabarja) on August 12.

Summerland Hotel presents Kadhim Assaher on August 11.

Ferdouse Restaurant presents Najwa Karam and Soubhi Toufique on Saturday, August 12,2000.  

Artist Fahd Abdallah and his band will present four concerts in Baalbeck. The first concert is on August 8th and the invitation is for Baalbeck’s people only. As for the other three concerts, they will be presented on August 10, 11, 12 in Baalbeck.

Four Points Sheraton Bhamdoun presents Singer Elie Haddad, featuring Dancer Donna every Friday and Saturday.

Mawardi Restaurant at Royal Park Hotel presents Bachar Darwiche.

The Western Band plays at Janna Restaurant.

Blue Note Café presents jazz music every Friday and Saturday.

The Bazerkan presents Bassem Othman and Tarabeesh every weekend.

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