Abdel Rahman el-Bacha, what words come to mind at this time of war in Lebanon? If only reason and humanity could leap into a place where total madness spills over now — so that our Lebanese brothers and sisters could live again... But what can we do? The words that come to me right now are: if music could bring comfort to hearts and bodies wounded by the weapons of injustice, I would offer it again and again until my last breath.This recital is organized by an association based in France that fights to protect and promote the heritage of the city of Tripoli. Is this an important cause for you? Essential. Although Tripoli seems to have been relatively spared by the prolonged war in Lebanon, I am deeply touched to see that our beautiful northern city reflects a glorious past, with traces that are still palpable and alive. Despite the...