Ode to a Homeland [Import]

About the Artist
Marcel Khalife was born in 1950 in Amchit, Lebanon. He studied the Near Eastern lute, known in Arabic as the oud at the National Academy of Music in Beirut. Although at that time playing the oud was governed by very strict technical rules, Marcel Khalife and other musicians have since expanded the rules and developed the oud's potential. Khalife taught at the National Conservatory of Music and other institutions from 1970 to 1975. During that time, he also performed solo concerts throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and North America. In 1972, Khalife formed a group of musicians in Amchit, the town where he was born. The group, which then performed throughoutLebanon, wanted to revive Arabic music and its choral heritage. The Amchit group was an experience Khalife built upon to launch Al-Mayadine Ensemble in 1976, which soon won high renown. He and Al-Mayadine Ensemble continue to perform in concerts in the Arab world, Africa, Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, and Japan. Starting in 1974, he has collaborated to write music for the dance shows of the Caracalla Dance Troupe. The powerful combination of Khalife's music and the troupe's dance has given birth to a new style of Near Eastern ballet with a popular appeal. He has also written soundtracks for documentaries and films directed by the late Maroun Baghdadi, Sophi Sayhf Eddin, and Sami Zikra. The Arabic musical library has been enriched by scores of Marcel Khalife's works, surpassing 20 productions. Khalife's musical scholarship, particularly his mastery of the oud, express themselves in a seminal work the composer started writing in 1982, a six-part Anthology of Studying the Oud. In this work, he dwells on the theory and application of studying the instrument. A set of chapters are devoted to oud duo, trios, and quartets.

Marcel Khalife has received many honors and awards throughout his long and highly acclaimed career, including:

1. Medal of Cultural Merit, Tunisia
2. Star of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism
3. Golden Dagger of the United Arab Emirates
4. Citation of Merit of the Cultural Lebano-Australian Club, Sydney
5. Ivory Medal - Abidjan
6. An honor from the Venezuelan Cultural League - Maracaibo
7. Citations of Merit from Berlin, Cuba, Bulgaria, and Yemen
8. Certificates and Letters of Appreciation from the Cities of Los Angeles, San$

Product Description
With a Background in Classical Music and a Clear Understanding of Western Composition, Khalife Fuses the Silky, Droning Melodies of Middle-eastern Music with Shorter Western Song Structures. When in Many Cases Music from the Middle East Might Sound F Ormless to the Untrained Ear, Khalife Creates a Brilliant and Joyous Fusion, Always Evoking the Traditional Sounds of his Native Lebanon Yet Very Melodic and Accessible.

Ode to a Homeland,Marcel Khalife

Average customer rating: Flawless, relaxing, uplifting! It will move you!

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Tracks:

1. Sunrise (Also Sprach Zarathustra) (Opening) - David Bell
2. Montegues And Capulets (Dance Of The Knights) - The Philadelphia Orchestra
3. Vision - Richard Souther
4. Toccata & Fugue In D Minor - VANESSA MAE
5. Ode To Joy - Westminster Choir
6. Jupiter, The Bringer Of Jolity - Philharmonia Orchestra
7. The Mission - Ennio Morricone And His Orchestra
8. Au Fond Du Temple Saint - Nicolai Gedda
9. The Heart Asks Pleasure First - Michael Nyman
10. II. Allegretto (Openin) - Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
11. Lacrimosa - David Bell
12. Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis - Opening - London Philharmonic Orchestra
13. Te Deum - Philharmonia Orchestra
14. Adagio In G Minor (Realised Giazotto)(Extrac) - Sir Neville Marriner
15. Song Of Our Homeland (Prince Igor) - Izzy
16. Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusticana) - Philharmonia Orchestra
17. Nessun Dorma (Turandot) - Jose Carreras
18. Celebration (Standing Stone) - Lawrence Foster

Tracks:

1. Fanfare For The Common Man - Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra
2. the Ride Of The Valkyries (Die Valkyrie) - Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor I:Allegro Ma Non Tanto (Opening) - Mikhail Rudy
4. O Fortuna (Carmina Burana) - Franz Welser-Most
5. Casta Diva (Norma) - Maria Callas
6. Adagio For Strings - Eugene Ormandy
7. The Eternal Knot - Pamela Thorby
8. Sarabende - Academy Of St Martin In The Fields
9. A German Requiem - Roger Norrington
10. Nimrod ('Enigma Variations') - London Symphony Orchestra
11. Summer (The Four Seasons) III: Presto - Riccardo Muti
12. Facades - John Harle
13. March And Canzona (Muisc For The Funeral Of Queen Mary) - Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
14. Bolero (Conclusion) - Andre Previn
15. March To The Scaffold (Symphonie Fantastique) - Andre Previn
16. 'Unfinished' Symphony I Allegro Moderato (Opening) - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
17. The Lamb - Jeremy Backhouse

Customer Reviews:

Flawless, relaxing, uplifting! It will move you!.......2005-10-02

So far this my favorite classical CD of the year. I never tire of listening to it (over and over on my iPod). It contains some really beautiful renditions of very moving classical pieces, both modern and ancient. All in all an emotional and dramatic presentation. The overall effect is relaxing but it will definitely never bore you!

Average customer rating: best singer Anthem of Life

Ode to a Homeland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Peace Be With You Promises of the Storm Magic Carpet (Bissat el-Reeh) JADAL (Oud Duo) Caress/Mouda'aba ASIN: B00003GO1E Release Date: 1990-08-01

Tracks:

1. Ode to a Homeland
2. You Were on My Mind
3. My Home
4. Anthem of Bread & Roses
5. Childhood
6. Afraid of the Moon
7. Dance of the Gypsies
8. Praying for Him

Album Details

With a Background in Classical Music and a Clear Understanding of Western Composition, Khalife Fuses the Silky, Droning Melodies of Middle-eastern Music with Shorter Western Song Structures. When in Many Cases Music from the Middle East Might Sound F Ormless to the Untrained Ear, Khalife Creates a Brilliant and Joyous Fusion, Always Evoking the Traditional Sounds of his Native Lebanon Yet Very Melodic and Accessible.

Customer Reviews:

best singer.......2003-11-02

hello, i'am a fun of Marecl Khalife. I advice all people to buy the Marcel's CDs. He's the best arabic singer in the world...believe me.

If you want more information, you can contact me to: ilyes3333@yahoo.fr , or the web site: www.marcelkhalife.com.

thank you.

ilyes ouertani.

Anthem of Life.......2000-02-26

Anthem of Bread and Roses must be among the most moving parts of this CD. It describes the relationship between oneself and the 'other'. Marcel does it again!

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PAS D'ACIER, Op.41(Complete ballet)/RUSSIAN OVERTURE, Op.72/ODE TO THE END OF WAR, Op.105/FLOURISH MIGHTY HOMELAND, Op.114 (Second Version) Gennadi Rozhdestvensky , The USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra (Gennadi Rozhdestvensky) , and The USSR Ministry of Culture Chamber Choir (Valeri Polyansky) Manufacturer: Melodiya ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000003JJC Release Date: 1994-04-20

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