The Opera Qateeni Based on the epic poem Qateeni Gabbara By William Daniel Composer: Michel Bosc Libretto preparation by: Tony Khoshaba Translation by: William Warda Transliteration by: Avrahim Giliana Diction By: Yosip Bet Yosip Scene 1 – 1 Story Teller (Giliana):...
The following is the transliteration and the English translation of the opera Qateeni which will be performed on August 15th. Please read this text before attending the concert. The Opera Qateeni Based on the epic poem Qateeni Gabbara By William Daniel Composer:...
Recently Professor Edward Odisho sent us a video recorded in Chicago at Loyola University in 1986. This was an event held by Assyrian Academic Society in Honor of Rabi William Daniel. What was striking in this video was the “Tears of...
Victor Davoody once again has surprised us with his honest devotion to Assyrian culture and arts and his unconditional and unselfish support for the Assyrian Aid Society. Mesopotamian Night team wholeheartedly says thank you Victor! Here is Victor’s message in...
Gilgamesh, the Sumerian epic, has inspired scores of novels, plays and operas. One such work, the Assyrian opera Gilgamesh by John Craton and a work still in progress, is sung in Aramaic, the language of the Assyrians. Now comes the Assyrian oratorio Gilgamesh,...
Be sure to tune in Sunday night for a lively discussion about Mesopotamian Night 2009. Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Date: Sunday, August 2nd Channel: Appadana Satellite TV For more information call AAS-A at 209-606-5438 Proceeds from the performance and auction benefit...
