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'''Mansour Rahbani''' ({{lang-ar|منصور الرحباني|Manṣūr Al-Raḥbāni}}; 17 March 1925 – 13 January 2009) was a [[Lebanese people|Lebanese]] [[composer]], [[musician]], [[poet]], [[philosopher]], [[Intellectual|thinker]] and [[Record producer|producer]], known as one of the [[Rahbani brothers]], and the brother-in-law of the singer [[Fairuz]]. |
'''Mansour Rahbani''' ({{lang-ar|منصور الرحباني|Manṣūr Al-Raḥbāni}}; 17 March 1925 – 13 January 2009) was a [[Lebanese people|Lebanese]] [[composer]], [[musician]], [[poet]], [[philosopher]], [[Intellectual|thinker]] and [[Record producer|producer]], known as one of the [[Rahbani brothers]], and the brother-in-law of the singer [[Fairuz]]. |
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== Musical studies == |
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He received his first musical education on the hands of Father Paul el Achkar, following which he studied Eastern music, musical scores, melodies, Harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and musical analysis. Rahbani was also thoroughly acquainted with rare and valuable references such as the [[Kamel el Khalay]] book, the compositions of [[Al-Kindi]] and [[Al-Farabi]], and the [[Shehabiya]] research in Arab musical melodies. Rahbani studied for nine years under the guidance of [[Bertrand Robillard]], who is considered to be the main catalyst which allowed the young Rahbani’s talent to shine through. In the words of composer [[Mohamed Abdel Wahab]], Mansour’s musical gift changed the fate of Eastern music and song.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}} |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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During his musical education he collaborated with his brother Assi in creating the [[Rahbani brothers]]. They took their new artistic direction to the Lebanese Radio in 1945. The delivery of a ‘Rahbanian’ song was not an easy task;{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} however, it had faced up to the strong current of the traditional song and heritage, which dominated the entirety of the Eastern World since the beginning of the twentieth century, through Salama Hegazi and Abdou El-Hamouli.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}} |
During his musical education he collaborated with his brother Assi in creating the [[Rahbani brothers]]. They took their new artistic direction to the Lebanese Radio in 1945. The delivery of a ‘Rahbanian’ song was not an easy task;{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}} however, it had faced up to the strong current of the traditional song and heritage, which dominated the entirety of the Eastern World since the beginning of the twentieth century, through Salama Hegazi and Abdou El-Hamouli.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}} |
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The two brothers went on to join the ranks of the Near East Radio, where they composed many artistic works as well as a series of sketches entitled “Sabeh and Makhoul”. When Assi married Nouhad Haddad (also known as [[Fairuz]]) in 1955, the two brothers formed a new Rahbani trio with her. They composed poems and songs, which Fairuz would sing with great prowess. |
The two brothers went on to join the ranks of the Near East Radio, where they composed many artistic works as well as a series of sketches entitled “Sabeh and Makhoul”. When Assi married Nouhad Haddad (also known as [[Fairuz]]) in 1955, the two brothers formed a new Rahbani trio with her. They composed poems and songs, which Fairuz would sing with great prowess. |
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===Poetry=== |
===Poetry=== |
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== Theatre == |
== Theatre == |
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The Rahbani singing theatre is considered as a unique form, which differs somewhat from the international standard for operas. It focuses on the values of dignity, truth, gracefulness, and the depth of its philosophical subjects in order to concentrate on the three main subjects of God, the Human Being, and the Land. |
The Rahbani singing theatre is considered as a unique form, which differs somewhat from the international standard for operas. It focuses on the values of dignity, truth, gracefulness, and the depth of its philosophical subjects in order to concentrate on the three main subjects of God, the Human Being, and the Land. |
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The writings of the Rahbani Theatre are concerned with history, the country, the land, the future, and of course the fate of the poor and common people, with special emphasis on [[Lebanon|Lebanese]] folklore. The Rahbani Theatre also tackles the various socio-political problems of the Arab world, as shown in the Brothers’ numerous songs about the crises of Palestine and Algeria. The Rahbani Theatre has succeeded in introducing a new generation of singers, who went on to become famous stars in the Arab world. |
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The Rahbani Brothers have also extended their activities to the world of cinema, and composed the music for three illustrious films: [[Biyaa el Khawatem]] (The Ring Seller), [[Safar Barlik (film)|Safar Barlek]] (Exile), and [[Bent el Hares]] (The Guardian’s Daughter). |
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== Death == |
== Death == |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Rahbani brothers]] |
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*[[Assi Rahbani]] |
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*[[Fairuz]] |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Mansour Rahbani منصور الرحباني | |
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| Born | 17 March 1925 Antelias, Lebanon |
| Died | 13 January 2009 (aged 83) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Occupation | composer, poet, writer, producer, musician |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Children | Oussama Rahbani (son) |
| Relatives | Assi Rahbani (brother) Elias Rahbani (brother) Fairuz (sister-in-law) Ziad Rahbani (nephew) |
Mansour Rahbani (Arabic: منصور الرحباني, romanized: Manṣūr Al-Raḥbāni; 17 March 1925 – 13 January 2009) was a Lebanese composer, musician, poet, philosopher, thinker and producer, known as one of the Rahbani brothers, and the brother-in-law of the singer Fairuz.
Career
During his musical education he collaborated with his brother Assi in creating the Rahbani brothers. They took their new artistic direction to the Lebanese Radio in 1945. The delivery of a ‘Rahbanian’ song was not an easy task;[citation needed] however, it had faced up to the strong current of the traditional song and heritage, which dominated the entirety of the Eastern World since the beginning of the twentieth century, through Salama Hegazi and Abdou El-Hamouli.[citation needed]
The two brothers went on to join the ranks of the Near East Radio, where they composed many artistic works as well as a series of sketches entitled “Sabeh and Makhoul”. When Assi married Nouhad Haddad (also known as Fairuz) in 1955, the two brothers formed a new Rahbani trio with her. They composed poems and songs, which Fairuz would sing with great prowess.
Poetry
Mansour wrote four Diwans in his life as a poet:
- Al-Quṣur Al-Mai'yyah, القصور المائية (The Aquatic Castles)
- Osafer Waḥde Malekan, أسافر وحدي ملكاً (Traveling Alone as a King)[1]
- Ana Al-Ġareeb Al-Aḫar, أنا الغريب الأخر (I am the Other Stranger)
- Baḥar Al-shete, بحار الشتي (The Winter's Sailor)
Theatre
The Rahbani singing theatre is considered as a unique form, which differs somewhat from the international standard for operas. It focuses on the values of dignity, truth, gracefulness, and the depth of its philosophical subjects in order to concentrate on the three main subjects of God, the Human Being, and the Land.
The Rahbani Brothers have also extended their activities to the world of cinema, and composed the music for three illustrious films: Biyaa el Khawatem (The Ring Seller), Safar Barlek (Exile), and Bent el Hares (The Guardian’s Daughter).
Death
Rahbani was admitted to the "Hôtel-Dieu de France" hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, following a severe case of pneumonia. He spent three days in intensive care after which he died on 13 January 2009, at the age of 83.[2]
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