Walid Gholmieh

Dr. Walid Georges Gholmieh is the director of the "Le Conservatoire libanais national supérieur de musique" or The Lebanese National Higher Conservatory of Music. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/crossing_continents/238049.stm BBC NEWS | Programmes | Crossing Continents | Website Exclusive: Beirut Rebuilds a Culture ] ] He is considered one of the most prominent Arab conductors and composers. [ [http://www.admaf.org/April06.htm] ] Born in Marjeyoun, Lebanon, he initially studied Mathematics at the American University of Beirut before dedicating his education and life to music.

Established in 2000, the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Dr. Gholmieh was able to prove itself both locally and regionally. In a period of 25 months, the Orchestra presented more than 60 performances in different cities, including a varied international repertoire by world-renowned classical music composers.

On August 2, 2002, Dr. Gholmieh lead the Lebanese National Symphony Orchestra at the Baalbeck International Festival.

On April 17, 2006, Dr. Gholmieh lead the Lebanese National Orchestra for Oriental Arabic Music in a captivating evening of Arabic music classics at the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation annual festival. [ [http://www.admaf.org/Newsletter0106.htm] ]

He has also headed the panel of judges on the Lebanese, television talent show, "Studio el Fan," which is credited for launching the careers of many Lebanese and Arab artists.

Dr. Gholmieh composed the Iraqi national anthem, "Ardulfurataini Watan" (Land of Two Rivers) that was in use from 1981 until 2003. [ [http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Namedrill;jsessionid=9B2767C62AAC16F0178DFC70A6B762F2?&name_id=124957&name_role=1 National Anthems Of The World | ArkivMusic] ]

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