Qateeni Gabbara: A William Daniel’s Legacy

Mr. William Warda who has been helping us with translation of Qateeni poems in the following article give us a deep insight into the story of Qateeni Gabbara. We appreciate Mr. Warda’s commitment and dedication to help us push the Qateeni Opera project ahead. We...

Michel Bosc Comments about Assyryt and Qateeni

Orchestrating «Assyryt» was difficult. It’s music for piano, with an easy level, made for pupils and familial music. It’s charming, clear and light. The question was : could I enlarge this music for orchestra without transforming it too much ? I choose to obtain...

Qateeni Piano Rehearsal Sample by Michel Bosc

The French Composer Michel Bosc who has taken on the composition of the music for the opera Qateeni has posted the following piano rehearsal sample on YouTube. Enjoy the music and come and see this important historical performance in Assyrian art in Modesto on August...

The Assyrian opera “Qateeni” to be performed in Modesto

Two years ago, The Central Valley Chapter of AAS-A took on the creation of the Assyrian opera Qateeni as part of its initiative to expand Assyrian cultural and art activities. This project now has come to fruition and on August 15th 2009, the first act of this opera...