Grand Opening: In the steps of Marco Polo على خطى ماركو بولو
A Musical Journey on the Silk Road رحلة موسيقية على طريق الحرير
A Beiteddine Festival production
Alain Weber, Artistic Director
Dr. Kyriakos Kalaitzidis, Musical Director
June 21 & 22
This musical journey illustrates the trade route from China to Venice. The road bears the name of the most precious merchandise that transited: Silk. This historical trade route gave people the chance to exchange ideas, goods, and religious beliefs; countless artistic influences were transmitted. Lebanon was at the very heart of this journey. More than 70 musicians, singers and dancers from Lebanon and the world will share the stage; Rafik Ali Ahmad, Abir Nehmé, Charbel Rouhana, Lubnan Baalbaki, Mohammed Motamedi, Sima Dance Company, Indian Dance troupe Gair and Ensemble Venice.
USD: 150, 90, 60, 33
LBP: 225.000, 135.000, 90.000, 50.000
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The China National Acrobatic Troupe - SPLENDID Circus
June 26, 27, 28, 29
The most spectacular circus in China! The China National Acrobatic formed of 80 outstanding artists and acrobats is finally coming to Lebanon after touring the world! The Troupe integrates music, dance, drama and Chinese Kung fu into acrobatics and implements modern techniques into traditional acrobatic art. The show includes ballet, hand balancing, plate spinning, air jumping and catching, ball juggling, glass balancing, poles moving, diabolo, trapeze and much more. The troupe has won more than 48 Gold medals. Four nights of breathtaking acrobatic shows for all the family. Don’t miss it… It is truly Splendid!
USD: 130, 90, 60, 33
LBP: 195.000, 135.000, 90.000, 50.000
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Kadim Al Sahir
يعود كاظم الساهر الى بيت الدين لإحياء ليلتين من روائع نزار قبّاني
July 4 & 5
Kadim Al Sahir returns to Beiteddine upon popular demand. The public will once again fall under the spell of the legendary Arab icon for two unforgettable nights of Nizar Kabbani timeless poems.
Tarab and romance at their best!
USD: 180, 120, 90, 60, 33
LBP: 270.000, 180.000, 135.000, 90.000, 50.000
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Dee Dee Bridgewater & Ramsey Lewis
July 17
The American jazz diva Dee Dee Bridgewater is accompanied by the legendary American jazz composer and pianist Ramsey Lewis who has recorded over 80 albums and has received seven gold records and three Grammy Awards. Dee Dee’s talent is widely recognized as a singer, songwriter and stage actress winning her several Grammy and Tony awards.
Jazz at its best!
USD: 120, 90, 60, 33
LBP: 180.000, 135.000, 90.000, 50.000
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Echoes from Syria
July 19
Kinan Azmeh, the famous Clarinetist and his Ensemble
Ibrahim Keivo, the voice of Ancient Syria beholder of its musical heritage
Rasha Rizk, in a classical Arabic repertoire.
This concert aims to showcase the different colors and richness of Syrian music from traditional to classical and contemporary.
أصداء من سوريا "حيِّ على الياسمين"
مع كنان عظمة و فرقته للموسيقى السورية الحديثة والتجريبية
ابراهيم كيفو للموسيقى الفولكلورية التراثية السورية
رشا رزق للموسيقى الشرقية الكلاسيكية السورية
إن فكرة هذا الحفل الموسيقي، تتمحور حول عرض للطيف الموسيقي السوري المنتوع و الملون، يشمل الموسيقى السورية الحديثة والقديمة، بين الموسيقى الآشورية والسريانية والكردية والأرمنية، وصولاً إلى موسيقى المدن دمشق، حلب، حمص وحماه
وأخيراً إلى الخيط الممتد منها إلى الموسيقى المعاصرة السورية.
USD: 100, 60, 30
LBP: 150.000, 90.000, 45.000
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Flamenco, María Pagés Compañía
July 26
Don’t miss Utopía, María Pagés Compañía s’ latest show, a complete Flamenco ballet inspired by the works of Baudelaire, Benedetti and Cervantes’ Don Quixote as well as by the universe of the great Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
Utopía is an emotional reflection on the yearning, the imagination and the instinct that human beings possess, empowering themselves to dream of living in a better future.
Please Visit: www.mariapages.com and www.facebook.com/Maria.Pages.Cia
USD: 130, 90, 60, 33
LBP: 195.000, 135.000, 90.000, 50.000
Patricia Kaas in “Kaas chante Piaf”
August 10
Patricia Kaas celebrates Edith Piaf in a world tour singing the great Piaf’s iconic titles. With Kaas’ distinctive and smoky voice, an innovative stage design, this superb show includes a video and never seen images of Piaf, one of France's greatest international stars of all time.
Only Kaas can sing Piaf!
USD: 180, 120, 80, 40
LBP: 270.000, 180.000, 120.000, 60.000
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Exhibitions
June 21 – August 10
Anachar Basbous - Sculptures
From Rachana, the open air sculpture village, to the silk factory-Art Lounge Beiteddine and the Palace of Beiteddine, Anachar Basbous presents his metal sculptures. “My forms pierce space like big astral machines caught in a perpetual dialogue with the sun. Using a play of shadows, the eternal star creates their movements”
Exhibitions
June 21 – August 10
A tribute to Maroun Baghdadi
In collaboration with Fondation Liban Cinema and Nadi Likol Lnas
Baghdadi was known for his vivid portrayal of Lebanon's civil war. He is internationally the best-known Lebanese filmmaker of his generation. He worked with American producer/director Francis Coppola and made several films in French that were acclaimed worldwide. In 1991, he won the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival for Out of Life (Hors La Vie).
This photo exhibition is accompanied by video projection of his films and documentaries.
Exhibitions
June 21 – August 10
Lebanon on rails
The first railway was built in Lebanon while it was part of the Ottoman Empire. The French-established Société des Chemins de fer Ottomans économiques de Beyrouth- Damas-Hauran was granted a concession in 1891. In the beginning of August 1895 the first train took off from the port of Beirut to Rayak railway station. In 1942 this railway got connected with the rest of the Arab world, Europe, and Africa. It served as a basic means of transportation at that time. The railway became a part of the Intercontinental rail circle transporting people and goods, rulers and their armed forces.
Photos:
Eddy Choueiri
Archives of NGO Train/Train Lebanon
