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Wadih Sabra dies

Lebanese composer and founder of the Conservatoire Libanais, Wadih Sabra, died April 11, 1952.
Sabra wrote the Lebanese National Anthem.
 
Wadia Sabra_082634 Wadih Sabra   
Wadia Sabra and Rachid Nakhle souvenir folder
 
Wadih Sabra 
From the Composer & Author of the Lebanese National Anthem (second stamp featured Rachid Nakhle)
Issued by the Lebanese post office November 2021
Designer:  Said Nakhle & Fadi Jeanbart

Sabra should — by rights — be renowned in his homeland. He wrote the Lebanese national anthem, established its first conservatory, and was reportedly the first to compose an opera in his native tongue. However, over the years, he has largely been forgotten. Now, Lebanese baritone Fady Jeanbart is trying to revive his memory.

Charting the life of Wadia Sabra — the (almost) forgotten Lebanese star  | Arab News

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