Michel Jureidini
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| Michel Jureidini | |
| Born | Michel Jureidini May 31, 1975 |
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| Residence | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Occupation | Guitarist, Composer, musician. |
| Spouse | Jumana Antoun (married 2007). |
| Website Michel Jureidini |
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Michel Jureidini is a young talented guitarist from Lebanon, born in 1975. At age of 10, he started guitar lessons with a Spanish teacher. He later pursued his study in music theory, harmony and conterpoint with Dr. Nabil Jaafar. Graduated in 1992 specializing in classical & flamenco music. In Spain, he took a number of master classes with major flamenco guitarists.
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[edit] Early life
Michel Jureidini is a young talented guitarist from Beirut, Lebanon, born in 1975. At age of 10 years, he started guitar lessons with a Spanish teacher. He later pursued his study in music theory, harmony and conterpoint with Dr. Nabil Jaafar.
In 1992, he graduated specializing in classical and flamenco music. In Spain, he took a number of master classes with major flamenco guitarists.
In 1994, Michel Jureidini started composing his own music. Four years later he published his first book, which consists of lessons for both flamenco and classical guitar.
In 2000, he produced his second book that included lessons for an advanced level of guitar students. The famous guitarist Jose Maria Gallardo Del Rey signed his second book.
In 2004, he released his fist album El Mundo De Guitarra.
At the present, he teaches at Mouseitbeh Adventist Secondary School (MASS) the art of music, in addition to the organization of the school's musical events and festivals.
He is a member of the Syndicate for Professional Musicians in Lebanon.
Michel Jureidini with a number of young guitarists started a band called Passion Gitana. They are considered as the first band that plays flamenco music in Lebanon. The band performed a number of concerts all over Lebanon. Their most important concerts were those that took place at Riad El-Solh, which was attended by 3000 spectator, at Kaslik, which was attended by 2000 spectators and at Verdun 730.
[edit] Music career
December 18, 2007: Christmas at MASS Michel Jreidini conducted a musical event performed by the students of Mouseitbeh Adventist Secondary School (MASS) in celebration of Christmas.
September 2007: Unesco Concert During the harsh political events in lebanon, Michel Jureidini insisted on performing his concert that was donated to the children with kidney diseases and sponsored by the Lions Club.
2006: Lions Club Concert In celebration of the Lions Club Anniversary, Michel Jureidini performed few guitar pieces.
October 2004: El Mundo De Guitarra Album Release Michel Jureidini has released his first Album, El Mundo De Guitarra, which contains Tarantas, Miguel, Maria, Fandango de Huelva and even more.
February 20, 2005: Flamenco Night Flamenco Night was the name of the Concert Performed by Michel Jureidini and his Band at Sagesse University.
March 4, 2004: 3rd Book Michel Jureidini releases his Third Book of notes.
December 31, 2002: New Year's Eve at Sheraton Hotel Michel Jureidini and his band Passion Gitana performed on the New Year's Eve at the Coral Beach - Sheraton Hotel.
May 9, 2002: AUB Concert in Assembly Hall "Jureidini turns the Assembly Hall into a Gypsy tent" (OUTLOOK, Tuesday, May 14, 2002) Click here to read more about the AUB Concert. Take a look at the article writen by the AUB Magazine (OUTLOOK)
[edit] Books and Albums
Michel Jureidini has published three books for guitar and flamenco players:
- VEINTIUNO ESTUDIOS PARA GUITARRA
- ARTE CLASSICO FLAMENCO PARA GUITARA
- ANO DE GUITARRA
Michel Jureidini has released his first Album El Mundo De Guitarra in October 2004.
| 1. Rumba (Improvisation) | 5. Tarantas 4.41 | 9. Tango 3.49 |
| 2. Soléa 2.59 | 6. Alegrias 4.02 | 10. Rumba Si m |
| 3. Farruca 3.17 | 7. Maria 2.56 | 11. Miguel 3.18 |
| 4. Rumba Re m 2.33 | 8. Fandango de Huelva 2.49 | 12. Bulerias |
[edit] References
- OUTLOOK Magazine (American University of Beirut)
- Almustaqbal NewsPaper
- Assafir NewsPaper
- Doroob
