Aug 18, 2009
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:...
Aug 10, 2009
The legendary singer and song writer Ashur Bet Sargis sent us this beautiful poster that we would like to share it with you. Let’s reflect some more on the tears of late mentor and teacher Rabi William Daniel.
Aug 8, 2009
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...
Jul 27, 2009
by: Obelit Yadgar French composer Michel Bosc can easily see Qateeni Gabbara, a work still in progress, becoming the first Assyrian National Opera. “It’s a very melodic and colorful opera that also has a universal appeal,†he says. Scores of great European...
Jul 5, 2009
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...
May 29, 2009
The following slide show is a two minute sample from Assyryt No. 1. Mesopotamian Night 2009 will present two 10-minute Symphonic Suites named Assyryt No.1 and Assyryt...