The Opera Qateeni: The Liberetto

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:...

Tears from Tigris and Euphrates

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.

The Tears of William Daniel

        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...

QATEENI GABBARA: AN ASSYRIAN OPERA

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...

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...

A Sample from Assyryt

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...