Global Black Diamond will present a long-awaited concert by Lebanese artist Elias Rahbani in Dubai on April 25.

A family member of the coveted Rahbani’s, Elias Rahbani is a Lebanese composer, arranger, lyricist, conductor and producer. Elias is one of the three Rahbani brothers and is probably the most prolific in terms of recordings. The musical adviser and chief of occidental music for Radio Lebanon, from 1962 until 1970, Rahbani produced numerous recordings for the Philips, Parlophone, Polydor, Decca, Capitol, and SLD labels.

Elias Rahbani has composed over 800 pieces, not including musical scores for film and theatre. He has also composed ballet music, classical pieces for piano, and soundtracks of over 25 films. Elias has received many accolades in his career span of over five decades.

The concert will also feature the famous Rania Al Haj, a passionate performer in the Lyrics Theater; Johnny Aouad, an Italian opera singer; Bassima, a Lebanese pop star; and Gilbert Jalkh, a famous star in Al Rahbani plays; and  GhassanRahbani, a Lebanese socio-political activist, singer, musician, composer, producer, actor and TV presenter.

Abir Al Jundi, founder and CEO of GBD, said: “Elias Rahbani’s concert is a must attend for all fans and music lovers. This is a great challenge for GBD and we are really proud that we are organizing Al Rahbani’s first concert in Dubai. We would like to invite everyone to attend this memorable concert which will showcase exclusive shows and musicals.”

The event will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. - TradeArabia News Service