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Michel Jureidini 
Michel Jureidini PortraitBorn May 31, 1975 Residence Beirut, Lebanon Occupation Guitarist, Composer, musician. Spouse Jumana Antoun (married 2007). Website Michel Jureidini Michel Jureidini, a Lebanese guitarist from Beirut, was born in 1975.
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Early life
- At the age of 10 years, Jureidini started taking guitar lessons with Spanish teacher Emilio Conal. He later pursued his studies in music theory, harmony, and counterpoint with Dr. Nabil Jaafar.
- In 1992, he graduated specializing in classical and flamenco guitar music. In Spain, he took a number of master classes with important flamenco guitarists.
- In 1994, Jureidini started composing his own music. Four years later, he published his first book that consisted of both flamenco and classical guitar pieces.
- In 2000, he produced his second book that included lessons for advanced guitar students. The renowned guitarist, José María Gallardo del Rey, signed his second book.
- In 2004, he released his first album, El Mundo de Guitarra.
- Currently, he teaches music at Mouseitbeh Adventist Secondary School (MASS). He also organizes its musical events and festivals.
- He is a member of the Syndicate for Professional Musicians in Lebanon.
- Jureidini, with a number of young guitarists, started a band called Pasión Gitana. They were considered the first band to have played flamenco music in Lebanon. The band performed a number of concerts all over Lebanon. Their most important concerts were those held in the Riad El-Solh area (attended by 3,000 spectators), in the Kaslik area (attended by 2,000 spectators), and at the Verdun 730 center.
Musical career
- December 18, 2007: Christmas at MASS—Jureidini conducted a musical event performed by the students of MASS in celebration of Christmas.
- September 2007: UNESCO Concert—Despite the harsh political situation in Lebanon, Jureidini insisted on performing a concert (sponsored by the Lions Club) whose proceeds were donated to children with kidney disease.
- 2006: Lions Club Concert—In celebration of the Lions Club anniversary, Jureidini performed a few guitar pieces.
- October 2004: El Mundo De Guitarra Album Release—Jureidini released his first Album, El Mundo de Guitarra, which contained several pieces like: Tarantas, Miguel, Maria, Fandango de Huelva, etc.
- February 20, 2005: Flamenco Night—Jureidini and his band performed a concert entitled Flamenco Night at Sagesse University.
- March 4, 2004: Release of Third Book—Jureidini released his third book of flamenco and classical guitar pieces.
- December 31, 2002: New Year's Eve at Sheraton Hotel—Jureidini and his band Pasión Gitana performed on New Year's Eve at the Coral Beach Sheraton Hotel.
- May 9, 2002: Concert at American University of Beirut (AUB), Assembly Hall -- "Jureidini turns Assembly Hall into a gipsy tent" (OUTLOOK, Tuesday, May 14, 2002).
Books and Albums
Jureidini has published three books containing flamenco and classical guitar pieces:
- First book: Veintiún Estudios para Guitarra
- Second book: Arte Clásico Flamenco para Guitarra
- Third book: Año de Guitarra
Jureidini released his first Album, El Mundo de Guitarra, in October 2004.
1. Rumba (Improvisation) ............... 2:15 2. Soleá ....................................... 2:59 3. Farruca .................................... 3:17 4. Rumba Re m ............................ 2:33 5. Tarantas ................................... 4:41 6. Alegrías .................................... 4:02 7. Maria ....................................... 2:56 8. Fandango de Huelva .................. 2:49 9. Tango ....................................... 3:49 10. Rumba Si m ............................ 2:41 11. Miguel .................................... 3:18 12. Bulerías .................................. 2:40 References
External links
Categories:- 1975 births
- Lebanese musicians
- Living people
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