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'La Libanaise' of independence: The revival of a forgotten masterpiece

Composed in 1944 by Georges Farah (1913-2001), the symphonic poem commemorates the Lebanese independence and the fight against the French mandate. 

'La Libanaise' of independence: The revival of a forgotten masterpiece

Illustration of the symphonic poem "La Libanaise" by Georges Farah accompanying the score published in 1988. Courtesy of the Farah family.

In the world of Lebanese classical music, rare are the discoveries that resonate like a true echo from the past. Still, Fady Jeanbart, a passionate researcher, brought to light a forgotten musical gem, only to find himself at the heart of an...
In the world of Lebanese classical music, rare are the discoveries that resonate like a true echo from the past. Still, Fady Jeanbart, a passionate researcher, brought to light a forgotten musical gem, only to find himself at the heart of an...