General education career works life stance personality connections. Among his notable duets was one with khalife in the 1995 album jadal. And often he puts them in different contexts, like the armenianflavored ourakhoutyoun, which bounces around gleefully with an accordion, or forward. The twais quartet is a syrian group of talented musicians, founded. Charbel rouhana, khaled muhammad ali, saed sharibi and issa boulos. Simon shaheen and friends world music canceled maverick. Charbel rouhana is one of the finest oud players in lebanon. The oud is the arabic lute and is actually the etymological source of the word lute al oud. Home accessories books books arabic charbel rouhana oud method from 4th till 8th grade view larger. Trumpeter kenny warren makes abundantly clear why he is a rising star in the ny creative jazz scene, his improvisations showing a rare range and depth, exploring a wide. Apr 24, 2020 charbel rouhana s recently published oud method includes many traditional as well as more contemporary compositions. After playing number 2 oud with marcel khalife for years on the jadal album and others, charbel struck out on his own. With the subtitle new perspectives on traditional maqams, its obvious that oud player charbel rouhana plans on using the arabic scales known as maqams in a slightly different manner.
This method was published in seven volumes and was adopted by the national conservatory of music in lebanon and the faculty of music in the holy spirit. The art of the middle eastern oud electronic resource. Lebanese oud master, musician and singer charbel rouhana delivered a concert at the opening night of this years 2016 hayy festival. Nov 21, 2019 by chosic charbel rouhana is a composer, singer and contemporary oud player arabic oud. Anthem of petra and scene of kings departure to the war 632 3. Charbel rouhana was drawn to the oud because it reflected the oriental ambience of his beloved homeland. This method was published in seven volumes and was adopted by the national conservatory of music in lebanon and the faculty of music in the holy spirit university, where he has been teaching since 1986. The publication unit at the esncm is engaged in publishing new books that will.
The complete theatral play by the rahbani brothers. Charbel rouhana was drawn to the oud because it reflected the oriental ambience of his beloved homeland, reads the short description section on rouhana s official facebook page. Condition new charbel rouhana oud methode from fifth sixth. The two volumes some 450 pages in all cover all aspects of technique from beginner level to advanced. Oud fusionista, charbel rouhana view product x close. Listen to the handmade concert live by charbel rouhana on apple music. In 1990, he won the first prize in the hirayama competition in japan for best composition entitled hymn of peace, followed by the murex dor award in the musician of the. A journey into the past on the notes of ancient music uae. New perspectives on traditional maqams, giving it a simultaneously accessible and pedagogical quality.
From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia charbel rouhana arabic. This, said by lebanese oud player rouhana in the notes, is a good shorthand description of the music. Charbel rouhana s big band with 20 musicians on the stage of beirut jazz festival. I think that the oud method of charbel rouhana maqam alud might serve your needs well. A journey into the past on the notes of ancient music. Oct 08, 2017 ajami 2003 charbel rouhana not long after it first appeared, the lebanese oud master charbel rouhana rerecorded his vice versa album with the crafty new title the art of the middle eastern oud.
Take a journey with lebanese oud master charbel rouhana al. I seem to recall that a maronite church in virginia was selling it at one point, but i cant seem to find the contact information now. Charbel rouhana art of the middle eastern oud arc music,2004 there is still room for original, authentic music that anchors us in our roots, preserves our musical identity, and inspires meditation, contemplation, and elation. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. This cd is really titled the art of the middle eastern oud and is performed by charbel rouhana of lebanon. Andre msann oud book level 2 andre msann oud book level 2. Log in once logged in, you can add biography in the database. Rouhana develops the traditional forms of oriental music with elements of contemporary music. Simon shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional arabic sounds to jazz and western classical styles. Charbel rouhana from lebanon is one of the most innovative oud players and composers in the arab world today. My favorite dance song of all time, just like that not a fan of the name is on this cd. Oud forum celebrates heritage, cultivates contemporary. Best sellers deals store help new releases coupons gift ideas gift cards home books sell computers electronics registry music vinyl records todays deals new releases best sellers canadian artists classical. Astaza middle eastern ensemble showcases musical skill the.
Charbel rouhana demonstrates the arabic ud for composers. Oud master charbel rouhana s concert in elgenaina theatre. Charbel rouhana born 1965, lebanese musician world. The oud a shortnecked, half pearshaped, plucked, instrument is a direct ancestor of the european lute and the most popular string instrument in middle. Born in 1965 in aamchit a town north of beirut, charbel pursued his music. The handmade concert live by charbel rouhana on apple music. Buy lebanese music cds, traditional, modern, albums, songs. Charbel rouhana was drawn to the oud because it reflected the oriental ambience of his beloved homeland, reads the short description section on rouhanas official facebook page. Now you can learn the oud with charbel rouhana oud method from primer to the fourth grade recommended by royal conservatoire buy this book at hawa. Featuring 8 original compositions by the bands leader, oud player brian prunka, the album will immediately engage fans of arabic music, jazz, and masterful oud playing. You see, this twoword titletarab safarcould be discussed in a whole book, explains rouhana. Another was on doux zen with elie khoury, which has a classical feeling followed by discord in a.
Rouhana arose from the crowd and walked to the front of the room. What i like is the courage to try new things and new ideas using the oud, he said. Does anyone know where i can purchase charbel rouhanas oud method book al oud, a modern method. He described the arab oud house ensemble itself an example of such innovation. Buy oud fusionista online at low price in india on. Apr 18, 2018 finally, the time came for the performances by charbel rouhana. He joined marcel khalifes first band mayadeen and created an ud method used at the national conservatory. Charbel rouhana a lebanese composer, singer and musician, charbel rouhana is one of the few masters who shaped the oriental lute or the oud and its techniques. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a. The music is very graceful and artistic, and has change within the songs to make them interesting to listen to and dance to.
Im a big fan of oud music, but charbel rouhana is my favorite oud player. Rouhana, charbel art of the middle eastern oud amazon. Born in 1965 in aamchit a town north of beirut, charbel pursued his music education at the holyspirit university in kaslik and obtained his diploma in oud instrumentation in 1986 and his m. Print charbel rouhana oud method from 4th till 8th grade. Yes, brian, it was great a number of good ones published a while back are now unfortunately either out of print or very hard to find. Buy charbel rouhana s album titled oud fusionista to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Middle eastern books in english, in french and in arabicthe oud. Buy oud fusionista online at low prices in india amazon. Charbel rouhana, one of the finest ud players in lebanon. Because it seemed like every other oud player at the retreat was playing an.
Lebanese national conservatory plans jazz fest the arab. It is that familiar somewhat hollowsounding stringed instrument in much of middle eastern music. Brian prunka is a brooklynbased composer, jazz guitarist, and oud player. Born in 1965 in aamchit a town north of beirut, charbel pursued his music education at the. Charbel rouhana established a new method in playing the oud. Even some of the longer songs are still great for dancing. The oud is the arabic lute and is actually the etymological source of the word lute aloud. Astaza middle eastern ensemble showcases musical skill. Take a journey with lebanese oud master charbel rouhana. Box contains 1 audio cd and 1 dvd pal, zone 2 recording internationally known for her famous islamochristian ave an ave maria to the sound of the muezzin allah akbar, enjoy tania kassis unforgettable concert at the legendary olympia venue in paris, where she was the first lebanese singer to perform on this prestigious stage since 1998. The power of each piece from the oud to the kemanche similar to the violin, rubab lute, and tabla local drums cast a spell in the room.
A journey into ones own self with lebanese oud master. And often he puts them in different contexts, like the armenianflavored ourakhoutyoun, which bounces around gleefully with an accordion, or forward, with its very jazz fusion touches. Stream songs including ya rouhi live, oud prelude hayartee albi live and more. He is the principal oudist and composer of all the pieces. Arabic classical music journey with charbel rouhana songs. Abdel karim bader, a cosmopolitan oud performer and teacher, was born in the arab.
Born in 1965 in aamchit a town north of beirut, charbel pursued his music education at the holyspirit university in kaslib and obtained his diploma in oud instrumentation in 1986 and his m. Charbel rouhana is a lebanese oud player in lebanon. Jul 25, 2020 simon shaheen, oud, violin firas zreik, kanun tareq rantisi, percussion. Charbel rouhana official page was drawn to the oud because it reflected the oriental ambience of his beloved homeland. Fares, the director of the ensemble, studied under rouhana when learning the oud. The text is in english as well as arabic and includes detailed guidance, with many accompanying exercises. Buy lebanese music cds, traditional, modern, albums. Sep 19, 2010 for rouhana, the space this exchange provides for experimentation, innovation and artistic growth is essential for the craft to flourish in years to come.
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