This Is Beirut 2023-12-19 17:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Composer Bechara el-Khoury, born in 1957, continues to astonish the Western music world. His creativity, effervescent inspiration and immense talent as an orchestrator have captivated Europe’s leading ensembles. Consequently, the National Orchestra of Lyon commissioned a concerto for horn and orchestra, which premiered at the Lyon Auditorium on ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-19 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
On Monday, Russia escalated its crackdown on dissent, targeting Boris Akunin, a prominent writer and vocal critic of Moscow’s military operations in Ukraine. Akunin, who has been living in exile, has now been placed on Russia’s list of individuals identified as terrorists or extremists. This move is part of a broader pattern of repression that ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-19 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The recent events surrounding Gerard Depardieu, a renowned figure in French cinema, have sparked considerable controversy and led to significant repercussions in both cultural and social spheres. Depardieu, celebrated for his extensive career with over 200 film titles, has found himself mired in serious allegations that have led to a reevaluation ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-18 17:59 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The celebrated French actor Gerard Depardieu, renowned for his extensive filmography including over 200 roles, is currently embroiled in a series of controversies that have sparked significant debate within France and the international film community. Depardieu, who was charged with rape in 2020, faces renewed scrutiny following the emergence of ...
2023-12-18 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Racine’s Bérénice was performed in Arabic at the IMA, Paris, in a unique theatrical experience where the Arabic and French languages intertwine. This event, part of the Arabic Language Week, featured a dramatic reading of Jean Racine's Bérénice on Friday, December 15. The performance captivated the audience with a theatrical reading in ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-18 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
For the first time in Beirut, the sound of Spanish will resound through the Metropolitan Opera, with Ailyn Pérez, dubbed the "Diva of the Amazon," in the leading role. Florencia en el Amazonas, a Spanish-language opera by David Catán, composed in 1996, is set to be showcased on Wednesday, December 20th, at 7:30 PM at the Empire Premiere, ...
2023-12-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
The Takreem Foundation, led by journalist and presenter Ricardo Karam, organizes a grand Christmas carol event, dubbed “Shining Stars of Hope,” to be held at the Casino du Liban on Thursday, December 21. The proceeds will go to struggling stars and artists. The evening will be hosted by Ronza, Fadia Tomb el-Hajj, Yuri Mrakadi, Tania Kassis, ...
2023-12-17 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
This week, a Greek art institution, the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens (EMST), embarked on an avant-garde project, dedicating its space exclusively to female artists. The groundbreaking exhibition titled "What if women ruled the world?" represents a significant shift in the museum's curatorial approach. Katerina Gregos, the ...
Bélinda Ibrahim 2023-12-17 11:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Jacques Ouaiss Gallery presents a panorama of talents, hosting an exhibition initiated by Lorraine Ouaiss as part of its “exhibition series.” This showcase of the work of eight artists and creators opened with a vernissage on December 14th, inviting art enthusiasts to explore a diverse array of works until December 31st, from 10 AM to 6 PM ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-16 18:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Warren Beatty, a towering figure in Hollywood, renowned as much for his landmark roles as for his romantic escapades, recently found himself at the center of a legal controversy. A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles last year accused him of coercive sexual conduct with a teenager five decades ago. This case was dismissed last Friday. The lawsuit was ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-16 14:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Baye-Dam Cissé, better known by his pseudonym Rakajoo, embodies a remarkable life trajectory. At 37 years old, this self-taught boxer and artist from Saint-Denis, a Parisian suburb, is holding his first solo exhibition at the prestigious Palais de Tokyo in Paris. This retrospective highlights a series of colorful and allegorical works, blending ...
Béatrice Moreau 2023-12-16 11:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The recent controversy in Germany over the Hannah Arendt Award for Political Thought, intended for journalist Masha Gessen, highlights the complex interplay of political discourse, historical sensitivity and artistic freedom. This incident reflects the challenges in balancing free expression with the nuances of historical and contemporary ...