The Pasdeloup Orchestra under the direction of Venezuelan conductor Christian Vasquez with the talented violinist Arnaud Nuvolone as soloist. (Photo courtesy of the artist)
The Paris Philharmonic hosted the world premiere of Noir sur l’horizon, a piece for violin and orchestra by Lebanese composer Bechara al-Khoury. Dedicated to the victims of the Aug. 4, 2020, Beirut port explosion, the work was performed as part of a concert by the Pasdeloup Orchestra, conducted by Venezuelan maestro Christian Vasquez. Violinist Arnaud Nuvolone, a first violin of the Paris Opera Orchestra and a close friend of Lebanon, played as the soloist.The piece, composed in 2021, reflects on one of many tragedies that have shaped Lebanon. Khoury, who was born in Lebanon, said he waited a year after the explosion to begin writing, needing time to process the emotional weight of the event.Described as “contemplative and lyrical,” the work centers the violin while incorporating subtle orchestral effects. Unlike some of Khoury’s other...
The Paris Philharmonic hosted the world premiere of Noir sur l’horizon, a piece for violin and orchestra by Lebanese composer Bechara al-Khoury. Dedicated to the victims of the Aug. 4, 2020, Beirut port explosion, the work was performed as part of a concert by the Pasdeloup Orchestra, conducted by Venezuelan maestro Christian Vasquez. Violinist Arnaud Nuvolone, a first violin of the Paris Opera Orchestra and a close friend of Lebanon, played as the soloist.The piece, composed in 2021, reflects on one of many tragedies that have shaped Lebanon. Khoury, who was born in Lebanon, said he waited a year after the explosion to begin writing, needing time to process the emotional weight of the event.Described as “contemplative and lyrical,” the work centers the violin while incorporating subtle orchestral effects. Unlike some of Khoury’s...
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