PFA252 Lebanese Musical Theater & Song

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course provides an overview of prominent musical works and the art of theater in the Lebanese heritage from Maroun Al-Naqqash to the Rahbani brothers. It explores the intimate relationship  between song and colloquial poetry (‘Ammiyya’). It also introduces prominent lebanese song writers such as Omar Al Zeeny, Zaki Nassif, Wadih Es Safi and others. Furhtermore, it surveys the origins and evolution of the Lebanese song and the diverse factors that contribute to forming its unique identity. 

Prerequisite(s):  Knowledge of Arabic reading and writing.