Chants

Beirut Chants: Resilience Through Music and Community

“No sound rises above the sound of music.”  “Beirut Chants has never been a ‘festival’ in the conventional sense. For us and our loyal fans, Beirut Chants has always been a shared space, a reflection of our diverse community's determination, solidarity, and authenticity. It is where all Lebanese come together, no matter how tough the ...

Beirut Chants: Czech Fingers Tickle the Soul of Beirut

During the eighth concert of Beirut Chants, cellist Michal Kaňka and pianist Jaromír Klepáč asserted their mastery with a somewhat smooth but convincing Beethoven, an exuberant Dvořák, a feverish Martinů and a triumphant Franck.  On Thursday, December 7, as the skies of Beirut shed silvery tears over the city, humming a gentle melody, the ...