Walid Gholmieh
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Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
وليد غلمية ) (1938 – 7 June 2011) was the director of the Le Conservatoire libanais national supérieur de musique
Conservatoire Libanais
Le Conservatoire libanais national supérieur de musique or The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music was founded in the 1930s by Wadih Sabra, composer of the national anthem of Lebanon. Sabra's goal was to establish an institute of higher learning for music. The Conservatoire, which is...
or The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music. He was considered one of the most prominent Middle-Eastern conductors and composers.
Born in Marjeyoun, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, Gholmieh initially studied Mathematics at the American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
The American University of Beirut is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionaries in 1866...
before dedicating his education and life to music.
He was the founder of both the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra
Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra
L’Orchestre symphonique national du Liban or The Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra was founded in late 1999 in Beirut under the guidance of Dr. Walid Gholmieh and the management of Le Conservatoire libanais national supérieur de musique or The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music...
and the Lebanese National Arabic Oriental Orchestra.
Established in 2000, the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra
Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra
L’Orchestre symphonique national du Liban or The Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra was founded in late 1999 in Beirut under the guidance of Dr. Walid Gholmieh and the management of Le Conservatoire libanais national supérieur de musique or The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music...
, under the leadership of Dr. Gholmieh, was able to prove itself both locally and regionally. In a period of 25 months, the Orchestra presented more than 60 performances in different cities, including a varied international repertoire by world-renowned classical music composers.
On August 2, 2002, Dr. Gholmieh led the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra at the Baalbek International Festival.
On April 17, 2006, Dr. Gholmieh led the Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music in a captivating evening of Arabic music classics at the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation annual festival.
He has also headed the panel of judges on the Lebanese, television talent show, "Studio el Fan
Studio el fan
Studio El Fan was a Lebanese talent show broadcast on Télé Liban during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s in Lebanon and throughout the Arab world. Like the Olympics, the show ran every four years for an entire calendar year. Contestants from all over Lebanon competed. The best contestants in the...
," which is credited for launching the careers of many Lebanese and Arab artists.
Dr. Gholmieh composed the Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
i national anthem
National anthem
A national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
, "Ardulfurataini Watan
Ardulfurataini Watan
"Ardulfurataini Watan" is the old national anthem of Iraq.The anthem was adopted in 1981, written by Shafiq Alkamali with music by Walid Georges Gholmieh. After the ousting of the Saddam Hussein government in 2003, the Iraqi government selected a new national anthem, Mawtini.-External links:** * *...
" (Land of Two Rivers) that was in use from 1979 until 2003.
Walid Gholmieh, was featured on the latest album by Damon Albarn's virtual band, Gorillaz. The album, 'Plastic Beach,' was released on March 9, 2010,With a track called White Flag
Walid Gholmieh died in Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, on 7 June 2011 after a long illness.
Awards and prizes
- Peter and Paul (Medal) (exclusive medal)
- Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Cèdre (Lebanon)
Symphonies
- 1st Symphony: C. Major (Al Qadissiya) “The Symphony of Faith”
- 2nd Symphony: B.Flat Major (Al Mutanabbi) “The Symphony of Will”
- 3rd Symphony: G. Major (Al Yarmouk) “The Symphony of Freedom”
- 4th Symphony: E. Flat Major (Al Chahid- the martyr) “The Symphony of Devotion”
- 5th Symphony: G. Major (Al Mawakeb- the processions) “dedicated to Jibran Khalil JibranKhalil GibranKhalil Gibran Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān,Jibrān Khalīl Jibrān, or Jibrān Xalīl Jibrān; Arabic , January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) also known as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese American artist, poet, and writer...
” - 6th Symphony: “Al Fajr” (The Dawn).
Musical compositions for theater
- “ Majdaloun” - Director Roger Assaf
- “O’rob Ma Yali” - Director Yaacoub Chedraoui
- “Al- Sitara” - Director Michel Nabaa
- “Mikhael Neihmé” - Director Yaacoub Chedraoui
- “Charbel” - Director Raymond Jebara
- “Al-Tartour” - Director Yaacoub Chedraoui
- “Bala laeb ya wlad” - Director Yaacoub Chedraoui
- “Ya Iskandaria Bahrek Ajayeb”- Director Yaacoub Chedraoui
- Caracalla Dance group. (Several programs).
Musical compositions for Cinema
- “Secret of life” - documentary - Director Hikmat Saba
- “The South” - documentary- Director Samir Nasri
- “Kingdom of the poor” - feature - Director Phillip Akiki
- “Passport to Oblivion” - feature - Director David Nevin- MGM.
- “Mawal” - feature - Director Mohammed Salman
- “Kafarqassem”- feature - Director Burhan Alawiyya.
- “Beirut Ya Beirut” - feature - Director Maroun Baghdadi
- “Al- Qadissiya”- feature - Director Salah Abu Seif
- Educational films for the United NationsUnited NationsThe United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
.
Program music
- ”Marjeyoun”
- “Beirut”
- “Maraya El-Hanin” ( the life story of the well-known writer Mikhael Naimi)
- “أنا الألف” (Ana Al Alifu) first pedagogical concerning the Arabic Alphabet.
- Birthstone
- Ethereal
Discography & Publications
- Odessey “the green train” - 2 hours and 20 minutes- 1st canto - epic in the history of the Lebanese and Arabic music, published by Philips International company.
- ”Marjeyoun” - published by Philips International company and Polydisc company
- “Beirut”- published by Philips International company and Polydisc company
- “Maraya El-Hanin” (the life story of the well-known writer Mikhael Naimi)- published by Philips International company and Polydisc company.
- “أنا الألف” (Ana Al Alifu) first pedagogical concerning the Arabic Alphabet.
- Birthstone- published by Polydisc.
- Ethereal- published by Polydisc.
- 1st Symphony: C. Major (Al Qadissiya) “The Symphony of Faith” published by Philips International company and Polydisc company
- 2nd Symphony: B.Flat Major (Al Mutanabbi) “The Symphony of Will” published by Philips International company and Polydisc company
- 3rd Symphony: G. Major (Al Yarmouk) “The Symphony of Freedom” published by Philips International company and Polydisc company.
- 4th Symphony: E. Flat Major (Al Chahid- the martyr) “The Symphony of Devotion” published by Philips International company and Polydisc company.
- 5th Symphony: G. Major (Al Mawakeb- the processions) “dedicated to Jibran Khalil JibranKhalil GibranKhalil Gibran Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān,Jibrān Khalīl Jibrān, or Jibrān Xalīl Jibrān; Arabic , January 6, 1883 – April 10, 1931) also known as Kahlil Gibran, was a Lebanese American artist, poet, and writer...
” published by Philips RecordsPhilips RecordsPhilips Records is a record label that was founded by Dutch electronics company Philips. It was started by "Philips Phonographische Industrie" in 1950. Recordings were made with popular artists of various nationalities and also with classical artists from Germany, France and Holland. Philips also...
company and Polydisc company. - 6th Symphony: “Al Fajr” (The Dawn).
- The first five Symphonies were digitally recorded with the Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra under the BATON of Vladimir Cyrenko in the year 2005.
Research, Treateses
- On the Lebanese music
- On the Syrian music
- On the Libyan music, (Ministry of Culture of Libya from 1965 to 1968)
- On the Iraqi music, (Iraqi Ministry of Culture from 1975 to 1985).