Commentary on David Elian and the Poem “Mam Shallou”

Commentary on David Elian and the Poem “Mam Shallou”

The poem “Mam Shallou” is used as the basis for the creation of an Operatorio with the same name for Mesopotamian Night 2017 production in San Jose.  In the article below, Mr. Marcel Josephson gives a historical and literary review of the poem. Mr. Marcel...
Rabi David Elian Assyrian Poet, Writer, and Translator

Rabi David Elian Assyrian Poet, Writer, and Translator

We are delighted to announce that the Mesopotamian Night team is making good progress in bringing to life the work of prolific Assyrian writer David Elian (1910-2001) called “Maam Shallou” The article below first appeared in Melta Magazine in 2000 in Moscow. The...
Elena Akopova to perform at Mesopotamian Night 2016

Elena Akopova to perform at Mesopotamian Night 2016

Our program inspires individuals such as pianist Elena Akopova who came to the US to continue her piano studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music under professor Mack McCray, and in the process reignited her passion for Assyrian history, culture, and...