Anis Fuleihan, though of Lebanese descent, was born and raised in Cyprus and spent most of his life in the USA, where he gained recognition as a pianist, conductor, and composer.
Album & Artwork
This album, 'Lebanese Piano Music', explores three generations of Lebanese music, showcasing a blend of Eastern and Western influences.
Compositional Technique
Toufic Succar developed polyphonic techniques for the ūd and qānūn, which are traditionally monophonic instruments, and combined twelve-note sequences with oriental rhythms.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Toufic Succar, a Lebanese composer and former principal of the Conservatory in Beirut, aimed to reconcile Eastern and Western musical worlds throughout his work.
Composer Biography
Georges Baz, a Lebanese composer, pursued a dual career, rising to head the central bank of Lebanon while also teaching at the Conservatory in Beirut and writing for the newspaper L'Orient.
Historical Context
Lebanon was a French mandate from 1920, and this historical connection led to a strong French cultural influence, with many Lebanese still speaking French and the educational system being French-based.
Composer Biography
Boghos Gelalian, a Lebanese composer, stoically continued teaching piano and counterpoint during the Lebanese civil war, even by candlelight during power outages.
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