When Marcel Khalife returned from his study of classical music in Russia, he created the operatic masterpiece, 'Ahmad al 'Arabi'. His is the music, but the words were written by Mahmoud Darwish. Translation into English words printed on a page is woefully inadequate to convey the magnificent power of the operatic work, which bridges classical traditions of East and West and embodies all the passion and longing of Arab Nationalism.
Ahmad al 'Arabi is available now on CD. As a cri de coeur of Arab Nationalism but more than that, as an incredible musical achievement, I would recommend it to every one. The text in three languages, Arabic, French and English is included with the recording.
Tracks:
1. Hands of Thyme and Stone 3:28
2. Let the Seige Come 1:32
3. The Wedding 3:31
4. Ahmad emerges from the Ancient Wounds 3:50
5. Let the Siege come 1:19
6. I am Arab Ahmad 2:20
7. My Song 2:32
8. Ahmad Counts his Limbs 1:19
9. Ahmad Awaits 1:31
10. Resist 1:13
11. Among Small Details 1:21
12. Haifa Started Here 4:59
13. Rise to your Dream 0:59
14. Rise 3:06
15. We Shall Remain 2:19
16. Ahmad the Refugee Camp 3:18
17. Ahmad the Wind 3:54
18. Go Deep 2:29
19. You will Die Near My Blood 1:20
20. Oh Arab Ahmad 2:56
21. Curves of Autumn 3:23
22. Ahmad My Brother 0:56
Ahmad Al Arabi 1- poetry Mahmoud Darwish... door OCCITANECORSENADINE
