Stretched
(over a period of 25 months) between February 2000 and April 2002, there
is hardly enough time for a national orchestra to prove itself both locally
and regionally.
Nevertheless,
the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra, was able during this short period,
and in spite of its young "age", to gain great success.
First,
it presented more than 60 performances in different places aside from
Beirut, always followed by a faithful audience, of around 60 thousand
spectators.
Second
it played a most varied international repertoire by world renown classical
music composers.
Ranging
from the easy to the difficult, from classic to modern, from simple to
complicated, the orchestra could always perform with utmost precision
due to exhaustive exercise.
Third,
the orchestra played host to well known soloist such as polish guitar
player Vladimir Gromolak, Dutch violonist Werther Vosn, Spanish guitar
player José del Ray, Lebanese violonist Zareh Tcheroyan, polish pianist
Radivonovitch, the trio Sterioni (cello, piano, violin), american singers
on a special show...
Fourth,
it was led under the baton of famous conductors who testified for its
professionalism and high level. To name but a few: the Syrian Salhi el
Wadi, the Egyptian Ahmad al Saïdi, the Italian Paolo Olini and Michelangeli,
the Finland Thomas Rossi, etc.
The
orchestra accompanied the Prague choir to present Rossini's "Stabbat Mater".
Fifth,
it participated in the programme of the Al Bustan winter festival in playing
on more than one occasion.
And
last but not least, the orchestra could, in a short period of time, play
great symphonies never performed before. Through its work schedule it
helped include Lebanon in the world's cultural agenda as a country owning
a proud national orchestra.
Baalbeck
has received on its steps many world renown great orchestras. It is happy
to receive this summer our highly acclaimed national orchestra under the
leadership of its founder Dr Walid Gholmieh. The event is scheduled for
August 2, 2002.
In
announcing this event, the Baalbeck Committee is been on turning this
evening into a festive celebration for the whole of the Bekaa.
This
summer, the rose of the Bekaa Baalbeck, will introduce great classical
music to every household in the region, making it a part of the heritage.
Similarly
the Lebanese Symphony orchestra has worked on its Beirut audience to make
classical music part of everyday living. This big success was guided by
Dr Walid Gholmieh .
This
summer a Lebanese and international public will flood Baalbeck's majestic
temples to enjoy a unique experience: the proud performance of the Lebanese
National Symphony Orchestra.
Information provided by: http://www.baalbeck.org.lb