Highly talented and skillful musicians such as Marcel Khalife were, however, able to free the instrument from those constraints and thus greatly expanding its possibilities | One of his recent works, Sharq, a choral symphonic composition was performed by the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Piacenza Choir |
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From 1972 to 1975, Marcel Khalife taught at the Beirut National Conservatory of Music, public Universities and other local private music institutions | Following are some of the awards and recognition that Marcel Khalife has received throughout the years |
His creativity, innovations and his educational and humanitarian concerns and contributions to the promotion of arts and Culture in the Arab world has earned him tens of awards in the Arab World and Internationally.
18Marcel Khalife was born on June 10, 1950 in Amchit, Lebanon | Accompanied by his musical ensemble, Marcel Khalife began a lifelong far-reaching musical journey, performing in Arab countries, Europe, the United States, Canada, South America, Australia, and Japan |
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This language elevates him to the level of an ambassador of his own culture and to the vanguard of Arabic music in search of innovators | Enriched by the previous ensemble's musical experiences, Al Mayadine's notoriety went well beyond Lebanon |
In June 2005 Marcel Khalife was named UNESCO Artist for Peace for his artistic achievement and humanitarian contributions.
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