In Lebanon, the orchestra plays on

In Lebanon, the orchestra plays on

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norman lebrecht

November 15, 2021

The country is without electricity for most of the day and public services are at a standstill.

Syria, Iran and their proxy militias control most of the territory.

But there is still a National Symphony Orchestra of Lebanon and it is still playing.

Read here.

photo: Reuters

Comments

  • Rod Gillis says:

    This is what happens to any place where an Iran proxy group is embraced. Gaza, Syria, Yemen, Syria and Iraq are all perfect examples and of course now Lebanon. The band should soon get to the song “so long, it’s been good to know you”!!

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