Byblos Festival’s opening night is a celebration of Lebanon’s greatest living legend Wadih El Safi, revisiting 70 years in music with 2 Lebanese superstars: Najwa Karam and Wael Kfoury.
This once in a lifetime reunion with grand orchestra, traditional dances and video projections, will be a unique tribute to a unique artist.
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The flamboyant tradition of flamenco and rumba music is getting world recognition with charismatic Canadian guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook.
A fiery, passionate and highly energetic live performance that will sweep the audience off its feet.
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After just one album, Mashrou’ Leila have become Beirut’s hottest young band. Their style, a unique blend of sharp Lebanese lyrics and Mediterranean pop music, sounds instantly familiar yet completely original.
Their performance at Byblos, eagerly awaited by fans, will take place in a surprise setup and will include several new songs.
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One of the most influential Brazilian artists of all times, winner of 5 Grammy Awards, this superb singer and composer has taken Brazilian music to new heights, from the early days of tropicalismo to bossa nova and pop rock.
A timelessly elegant artist for an unforgettable evening.
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World’s most successful virtual band gets real at Byblos for one exceptional night. Along with Gorillaz’ spectacular video characters, Damon Albarn will be joined on stage by Mick Jones and Paul Simonon from The Clash, Mos Def, Bobby Womack, De La Soul, ...
Gorillaz might well be the most exciting live band of 2010.
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This cult UK rock band formed in 1995 explores sounds ranging from trip hop to electronica and progressive rock.
Renowned for their explosive live shows, combining epic soundscapes and spectacular visuals, Archive’s set at Byblos promises to be memorable.
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Appearing for the first time in the Middle East, Riverdance is the world’s biggest Irish dance production. Since its creation in 1994, the show has been seen by over 22 million people.
For 5 consecutive nights, 40 dancers and live musicians will deliver the ultimate family entertainment show.
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Mozart’s timeless masterpiece becomes a wonderful example of Lebanese and Italian collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute and the Antonine University Choir. Directed by Luca Valentino and conducted by Francesco Cilluffo, this full opera production features Samar Salamé as Susanna, Toufic Maatouk as Figaro, Raymond Ghattas as The Count, and Caroline Solage as The Countess.
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 Sun 22-08-10, 20:00
Piano Recital by Frederic Vaysse-Knitter
on the occasion of Chopin's Bicentennial
French pianist of Polish origin, Frédéric Vaysse-Knitter who at age 17 has obtained a first prize in piano and chamber music, was Laureate of several festivals.
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