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Festival International De Musique Symphonique D'El Jem
The Festival international de musique symphonique d'El Jem ( ar, المهرجان الدولي للموسيقى السمفونية بالجم) is a symphonic music festival held every summer in the Tunisian town of El Jem since 1985. It is held in the Amphitheatre of El Jem, El Jem amphitheater, built in the third century, with a capacity between 27,000 and 30,000 spectators. Since its inception, the festival has attracted many orchestras who come to give performances, including the Algerian National Symphony Orchestra, the Rome Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tunisian Symphony Orchestra, the Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra for the first time in Africa and the Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma led by Francesco La Vecchia. See also *List of classical music festivals *List of festivals in Tunisia References Music festivals in Tunisia Classical music festivals in Tunisia Music festivals established in 1985 El Djem Summer events in Tunisia 1985 establishments in Tunisia {{Tunisia-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Jem
El Djem or El Jem (Tunisian Arabic:, ') is a town in Mahdia Governorate, Tunisia. Its population was 21,576 during the 2014 census. It is home to Roman remains including the "Amphitheater of El Jem". History The Roman city of Thysdrus was built, like almost all Roman settlements in ancient Tunisia, on former Punic settlements. In a less arid climate than today's, Thysdrus prospered as an important center of olive oil production and export. It was the seat of a Christian bishopric, which is included in the Catholic Church's list of titular sees. By the early 3rd century, when the amphitheater was built, Thysdrus rivaled Hadrumetum (modern Sousse) as the second city of Roman North Africa after Carthage. However, following the abortive revolt that began there in AD238 and Gordian's suicide in his villa near Carthage, Roman troops loyal to the emperor Maximinus Thrax sacked the city. The town is shown on the 4th-century Peutinger Map. Sights Amphitheater The Amphitheatre of El ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amphitheatre Of El Jem
The Amphitheatre of El Jem is an oval amphitheatre in the modern-day city of El Djem, Tunisia, formerly Thysdrus in the Roman province of Africa. It is listed by UNESCO since 1979 as a World Heritage Site. History The amphitheatre was built around 238 AD in Thysdrus, located in the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis in present-day El Djem, Tunisia. It is one of the best preserved Roman stone ruins in the world, and is unique in Africa. As other amphitheatres in the Roman Empire, it was built for spectator events, and it is one of the biggest amphitheatres in the world. The estimated capacity is 35,000, and the sizes of the big and the small axes are respectively and . The amphitheatre is built of stone blocks, located on a flat ground, and is exceptionally well conserved. The amphitheatre of El Jem is the third amphitheatre built on the same place. The belief is that it was constructed by the local proconsul Gordian, who became emperor as Gordian III. In the Middle Ages, it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algerian National Symphony Orchestra
Algerian may refer to: * Something of, or related to Algeria * Algerian people This article is about the demographic features of the population of Algeria, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population. Ninety- ..., a person or people from Algeria, or of Algerian descent * Algerian cuisine * Algerian culture * Algerian Islamic reference * Algerian Mus'haf * Algerian (solitaire) * Algerian (typeface) See also * * Languages of Algeria * List of Algerians {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome Philharmonic Orchestra
The Accademia Filarmonica Romana is a musical institution based in Rome, Italy. It was established in 1821 by a group of upper class amateur musicians led by the Marquis Raffaele Muti Papazzurri (1801–1858) in order to encourage the performance of chamber music and symphony, and to perform in concert operas whose representation was hampered by censorship. In 1824 it became an official institution of the Papal States with the aim of "training students to the exercise of the vocal and instrumental music."Gaetano Moroni. "Accademie di Roma e Pontificie". ''Dizionario di erudizione storico-ecclesiastica, Vol. I''. Dalla Tipografia Emiliana, 1840. The Academy suspended its activities between 1849 and 1856 for economic difficulties, and in 1860 it was disbanded by the papal government, as many of its members were accused of having liberal ideas. It resumed its activities in 1870. Gaetano Donizetti collaborated with the institution by composing a part of a cantata which was commissi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tunisian Symphony Orchestra
Tunisian Symphony Orchestra is the national symphony orchestra of Tunisia, based in Tunis. The orchestra was established in 1969 by the Ministry of Culture. It was led by Ahmed Achour from 1979 until 2010, when after falling ill, he was replaced by Sem Slimane. History The creation in 1969 of the Tunisian Symphony Orchestra was an initiative of the Ministry of Culture. It is placed under the direction of Salah El Mahdi. At the beginning, the orchestra uses the recruitment of some Bulgarian teachers-instrumentalists - Mr. Hovanes and Minef and Mrs. Tiffilova and Beleve - to a French conductor - Jean-Paul Nicollet - and several Italian musicians, among which the violinist Guezeppe Venesia, the cellist Bonora, the double bassist Valenti and Mrs. Tescuba Perla. Among the first directors of the orchestra is Fernand Depa, followed by Nicollet, Ahmed Achour becomes the main conductor from 1979. The greatest Tunisian performers have performed with him, including Sem Slimane, Hichem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra
Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra is a Hungarian symphony orchestra of Romani (Gypsy) musicians. It emphasizes works by composers inspired by Hungarian folk and urban music including Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms, Vittorio Monti, Piotr Tchaïkovski, Johann Strauss and Johann Strauss II. The orchestra has been performing for 30 years as a classical symphony orchestra. Recognition The orchestra was awarded the Hungarian Heritage Prize and it was entered in the Golden Book and the Invisible Museum of the Hungarian Spirit. In 2000 the Orchestra entered the Guinness Book of Records. In 2014 the Orchestra, both commonly referred to as Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra and One Hundred Gypsy Musicians () was designated a "hungaricum", a national treasure recognized by the Hungarian Parliament. History In 1984, soloist and Hungarian Romani conductor, the primas ( first violin and leader) Sándor Járóka ('The Primas of kings and the king of Primases') died. At his funeral, the Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orchestra Sinfonica Di Roma
Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma is an orchestra based in Rome. It was established in 2002, and is conducted by Francesco La Vecchia Francesco La Vecchia (born September 10, 1954) is an Italian classical conductor. Biography and career La Vecchia was born in Rome, and began studying music with his grandfather, who taught him theory, harmony and composition. His first instru .... References External linksOfficial site Musical groups established in 2002 2002 establishments in Italy Musical groups from Rome Italian orchestras {{Italy-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francesco La Vecchia
Francesco La Vecchia (born September 10, 1954) is an Italian classical conductor. Biography and career La Vecchia was born in Rome, and began studying music with his grandfather, who taught him theory, harmony and composition. His first instrument was the classical guitar. He gave his first performance at age 9, and continued studying with Alirio Diaz. In 1972, he founded the Boccherini Quintet, and played hundreds of concerts with this ensemble in Europe, America and Asia. In 1978, La Vecchia founded the Accademia Internazionale di Musica Arts Academy. In 1982 he began his career as conductor, and was named Permanent Conductor of the Symphonic Institution of Rome. Since then, La Vecchia has conducted more than one hundred orchestras around the world. In 1993 La Vecchia founded the New World Young Orchestra in Latin America. In 2001 he was made Director of the Professional Training Course for Orchestral Conductor Professors, and at this time launched the Ottorino Respighi Yout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Classical Music Festivals
The following is an incomplete list of classical music festivals – music festivals focused on classical music. Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western music (both liturgical and secular), and has long been played at festival-like settings. It encompasses a broad span of time from roughly the 11th century to the present day. The major time divisions of classical music are as follows: the early music period, which includes the Medieval (500–1400) and the Renaissance (1400–1600) era, played at early music festivals; the common practice period, which includes the Baroque (1600–1750), Classical (1750–1830), and Romantic eras (1804–1910), which included opera festivals and choral festivals; and the 20th century (1901–2000) which includes the modern (1890–1930) that overlaps from the late 19th-century, the high modern (mid 20th-century), and contemporary classical music festivals or postmodern (1975–2000) eras, the last of which ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Festivals In Tunisia
A list of festivals in Tunisia * International Instrumental Festival – Tunis. Focuses on North African traditions. (February) * Octopus Festival – Kerkennah Islands (March) * Sousse Spring Festival. International arts festival including concerts, shows and theatre (March) * Mawjoudin Queer Film Festival - Tunis (March) * Orange Blossom Festival – Menzel Bou Zelfa, Nabeul and Hammamet (March - April) * Sbeitla's Spring International Festival - Sbeitla - (April) * Ksour Festival – Tatouine. Culture of ksar dwellers (April) * Folk Art Festival – Tatouine. (April) * Festival of the Mountain Oases – Midès, Tamezret. Berber culture. (Late April) * Passover Festival – El-Ghriba Synagogue, Djerba. (April or May) * The Jerid Festival – Nefta and surrounding towns (May) * Music Festival – Sfax. Classical and pop music concerts. (May) * Falconry Festival – El Haouaria (June) * Arab Horse Festival – Sidi Bou Saïd (June) * International Malouf Music Festiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Festivals In Tunisia
Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect of all human societies, a cultural universal. While scholars agree that music is defined by a few specific elements, there is no consensus on their precise definitions. The creation of music is commonly divided into musical composition, musical improvisation, and musical performance, though the topic itself extends into academic disciplines, criticism, philosophy, and psychology. Music may be performed or improvised using a vast range of instruments, including the human voice. In some musical contexts, a performance or composition may be to some extent improvised. For instance, in Hindustani classical music, the performer plays spontaneously while following a partially defined structure and using characteristic motifs. In modal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
