Culture

And Aleph Created Musical Alchemy!
And Aleph Created Musical Alchemy!

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, ...

Aleph Delivers Performance of a Lifetime in Lebanon
Aleph Delivers Performance of a Lifetime in Lebanon

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"]

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Triumphs at César 2024, Nolan Honored
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Triumphs at César 2024, Nolan Honored

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 ...

Opposites Meet at Beit Tabaris
Opposites Meet at Beit Tabaris

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, ...

'Dancing With Her Myth:' Lebanon Shines in Venice
'Dancing With Her Myth:' Lebanon Shines in Venice

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 ...

Elton John's Legacy: A Stellar Auction in New York
Elton John's Legacy: A Stellar Auction in New York

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 ...

Remembering Antoine Moultaka: Luminary of Lebanese Theater
Remembering Antoine Moultaka: Luminary of Lebanese Theater

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 ...

Al Bustan Festival and Puccini: 130 Candles Blown Out Together
Al Bustan Festival and Puccini: 130 Candles Blown Out Together

  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, ...

Singapore Backs Taylor Swift Show With Exclusive Grant
Singapore Backs Taylor Swift Show With Exclusive Grant

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, ...

An Invitation to Cultural Festivity: Brazil Carnival in Beirut
An Invitation to Cultural Festivity: Brazil Carnival in Beirut

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 ...

Theater Giant Antoine Moltaka Passes Away
Theater Giant Antoine Moltaka Passes Away

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 ...

‘Coup de Cœur’ at Rebirth Beirut
‘Coup de Cœur’ at Rebirth Beirut

A “coup de cœur” in art is offered to us at the Rebirth Beirut Gallery in Gemmayze from February 19 to 28, 2024. In this exhibition, a series of unprecedented artworks is unveiled in collaboration with Art Centuries, owned by Johnny Chartouni, an art collector and dealer. This highly eclectic collection gathers works from a plethora of ...