Oussama Rahbani during the press conference presenting the oratorio "Ousafer wahdi malikan," at the National Library of Beirut. (Photo provided by the Culture Ministry)
It was at the National Library that a new highlight of the centenary of Mansour Rahbani was unveiled during a press conference: the announcement of the creation of an oratorio inspired by a collection comprised of a single poem in 34 parts. Far from being a static or purely commemorative tribute, the project is presented as a passing of the torch, a work meant to extend the voice of the poet well beyond his own era.Under the patronage of President Joseph Aoun, and in the presence of Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh, Oussama Rahbani, son of Mansour Rahbani, revealed the outlines of the epic symphonic oratorio "Ousafer wahdi malikan" (I travel alone as king). Always impressive Carmen at Baalbeck: Celebrating passion, resilience and determination This creation is rooted in both a familial relationship and artistic...
It was at the National Library that a new highlight of the centenary of Mansour Rahbani was unveiled during a press conference: the announcement of the creation of an oratorio inspired by a collection comprised of a single poem in 34 parts. Far from being a static or purely commemorative tribute, the project is presented as a passing of the torch, a work meant to extend the voice of the poet well beyond his own era.Under the patronage of President Joseph Aoun, and in the presence of Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh, Oussama Rahbani, son of Mansour Rahbani, revealed the outlines of the epic symphonic oratorio "Ousafer wahdi malikan" (I travel alone as king). Always impressive Carmen at Baalbeck: Celebrating passion, resilience and determination This creation is rooted in both a familial relationship and artistic...
