Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-02-02 15:47 - Reading : less than a minute
A performance organized by the Zaki Nassif Program for Music, featuring soprano Louise el-Khoury and contralto Natasha Nassar, accompanied on the piano by Olga Bolun, mesmerized audiences on Thursday evening at AUB's Assembly Hall.
2024-02-02 13:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Emma Stone, acclaimed for her memorable portrayal in La La Land, has once again distinguished herself in the intricate role of Bella, a young woman resurrected by a distinguished scientist in Poor Things, a fusion of science fiction and drama. At the Golden Globe Awards 2024, she was awarded the Best Actress prize for her performance in this film, ...
Elie-Joe Bassil 2024-02-02 12:23 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Tucked away on the outskirts of the city of Shkodër, in northern Albania, the Venice Art Mask workshop emerges as the epicenter of a globally reaching artistic industry one would not expect to find outside the city of Venice. In a hidden street in Shkodër, northern Albania, a sign bearing the name Venice Art discreetly hangs on a gate leading ...
2024-02-01 21:22 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
On January 25, Elissa launched on Netflix a documentary about her professional and personal journey titled It’s OK, consisting of three episodes and produced by ‘Different Production.’ The series could have been called ‘The Confessions of Elissa,’ but the title It’s OK immediately immerses us in the life of the singer with a ...
2024-02-01 18:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
At the Grammy Awards’ forthcoming ceremony, an unprecedented majority of the nominations for Album and Record of the Year have been awarded to female or gender-fluid artists, including notable figures such as Taylor Swift, SZA, and Olivia Rodrigo. This shift is perceived by many observers of the industry as a long-overdue rectification. Billie ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-01 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
'Dust', the latest dance performance by Nada Kano, portrays a pas de deux that, like a trail of powder, moves from life to death and from death to life. How to cope with the tragedy and its aftermath? The dancers’ bodies embody the memory of the August 4th incident in Beirut and attempt to find their salvation. On stage, they dance and play with ...
2024-02-01 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The forthcoming American biographical musical drama, Bob Marley: One Love, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and penned by a team of writers including Green, Terence Winter, Frank E. Flowers, and Zach Baylin, is poised to bring the illustrious life of reggae icon Bob Marley to the silver screen. The film will be released in mid-February ...
This Is Beirut 2024-02-01 11:32 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In February 2024, the Beirut Art Film Festival is set to captivate audiences with a diverse selection of thought-provoking documentaries that delve into the realms of poetry, culture, and artistic rivalry. This month, the festival proudly presents two exceptional films: The Poetess, a powerful documentary about Saudi poetess Hissa Hilal, and ...
Alain E. Andrea 2024-01-31 19:29 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
Mozart is undeniably a musical genius whose depth is often masked behind an appearance of lightness. French musicologist Bernard Fournier emphasizes the true greatness of the Austrian master, explores the emotional richness of his work and reveals a composer of many facets. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), or simply Mozart: one can never say ...
This Is Beirut 2024-01-31 16:58 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Zaki Nassif Program for Music at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is set to enchant audiences with a special concert titled "Daughters of This Aged Stream," featuring an evening of captivating duets that traverse the rich tapestry of music history. Scheduled for February 1, 2024 at the AUB Assembly Hall, this concert promises to be a ...
2024-01-31 15:49 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon is set to be serenaded by the harmonious blends of Sufi jazz, thanks to Station Beirut, a nexus for both Lebanese and international contemporary artists. This cultural hub is launching its winter program with a remarkable Sufi jazz concert. The legendary tenor Mounir Troudi, accompanied by his Sufi Jazz Trio, will embark on a tour across ...
Zeina Nader 2024-01-31 14:22 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
The latest Jacquemus fashion show, titled “Les Sculptures,” took place in the artistic and inspiring environment of the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-De-Vence. This event marked a remarkable fusion of fashion and art, showcasing the creator’s new collection amidst the iconic works of Giacometti and Miró. View this post ...