{"id":756667,"date":"2025-06-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=756667"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:38:01","slug":"forget-everything-you-know-about-choirs-this-lebanese-one-hits-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/756667\/forget-everything-you-know-about-choirs-this-lebanese-one-hits-different\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget Everything You Know About Choirs, This Lebanese One Hits Different"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>When you think of choirs, chances are you picture formal stages, matching robes, and carefully layered harmonies. But one Lebanese choir is flipping that image on its head, blending unconventional themes into every choral performance.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKpVWf4sKuc\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The USJ choir, under the baton of Yasmina Sabbah, has built a reputation for mixing genres during their recitals. From symphonic rock anthems to heavy metal medleys, they&#8217;re pushing boundaries and redefining the traditional music scene alongside the USJ symphonic orchestra.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>Here&#8217;s a glimpse of their symphonic rock concert:<\/strong><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFA7uy6s1q4\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>And if you\u2019re into raves, they\u2019re taking things up a notch with a symphonic electro-dance concert on July 10, 2025. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Part of their Symphonic Fusion Series, the show will blend EDM hits from artists like Lady Gaga, Daft Punk, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Amr Diab, and Najwa Karam with live vocals, a full orchestra, and a DJ, all under Yasmina Sabbah\u2019s direction.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLNXooXs1FR\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>You can buy your tickets online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketingboxoffice.com\/symphonic-electro-dance-10-jul-2025-tickets\/event\/22376\/en?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeCi98uFOA8msFOueUWExOKaA9OFEeJLK0sVldsRaTHKKuQzEErZr9JLWIdxg_aem_rbsgkZ9GJYNS2FXKldnpNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> or head over to the nearest Ticketing Box Office branch. Prices range from $30 to $100, with options that won\u2019t break the bank depending on where you want to sit.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKFRt68sqjr\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Make sure to keep an eye out for any exciting concerts! They&#8217;ve built a habit of pulling off unexpected themes and genre mashups that keep the Beirut music scene on its toes.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Enjoyed this read about this Lebanese choir? 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