Nada El Hage
Encyclopedia
Nada El Hage ( Beirut
, Lebanon
) is a Lebanese
Poet
, writer
and journalist
.
Ounsi el-Hajj. She completed her high school education in Beirut before she headed to Paris to major in Philosophy
in the Sorbonne University. She returned to Beirut
to engage in an acting experience with the stage director Raymond Jebara.
In the 1980s she translated several plays from French to Lebanese language. The plays were directed by Joseph Bou Nassar and presented on the working space of “Al Masrah Al baladi”.
She co-translated along with the Lebanese writer May Menassa
, the poetical works of the late Nadia Tueni
, “Sentimental Archives of the Lebanese War”.
Between the year 1981 and 1995, she edited the cultural pages in “Fairuz” magazine, under the title of “Dalil Fairuz”. She also wrote in cultural pages of both “An-Nahar
” and “Al Hayat” newspapers, and the weekly newspaper “Dalil An Nahar”.
Currently she is the Advisor of Mrs. Hiba Al Kawas, and she holds the position of COO and Vice President of HKI ( Hiba Al Kawas International Inc.).
and opera
singer, composed music to many of her poems and sang them, of these Songs: Arda, Lianni Ahya, Ashamamta Itri, Salam Al Hurriya, Njoum Eddini Bi’inaik, O Liban Soit Sauvé, which was dedicated to President Jacques Chirac and in his presence, as well as “Visions in water” a contemporary composition that was written to be played at Opera de Bastille by Neuwe Ensemble. She Adapted to Arabic the Lyrics of “All I ask of you” from “The Phantom of the Opera” to be Sang by Hiba Al Kawas and Jose Carreras
.
Magida El Roumi sang of Joseph Khalife’s Music, Nada El Hage poem “Ma Dumtu Ahia” ( As Long as I live) from her book “Rihlat Al Thill” (Journey of the Shadow).
As a team, Nada El Hage and the composer & Opera Singer Hiba Al Kawas, they compose and perform in a series of music and poetry recitals in Lebanon
and abroad.
Since the nineties Nada El Hage performed her poetry on various stages and through different cultural movements & festivals such as, Al Madina Theatre 2000, Beirut Books Exihibition 2001, Sheikh Ibrahim Centre- Bahrain 2007, Unesco
Palace 2008, Freikeh Festival 2008, Lebanese American University
2009, Cairo Opera House
2009, Beit El Shier- Bahrain
2009, Daraj El Fan- Gimmaizeh 2009.
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
) is a Lebanese
Lebanese people
The Lebanese people are a nation and ethnic group of Levantine people originating in what is today the country of Lebanon, including those who had inhabited Mount Lebanon prior to the creation of the modern Lebanese state....
Poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
.
Biography and Career
Nada El Hage is the daughter of the Lebanese PoetPoet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
Ounsi el-Hajj. She completed her high school education in Beirut before she headed to Paris to major in Philosophy
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
in the Sorbonne University. She returned to Beirut
Beirut
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, with a population ranging from 1 million to more than 2 million . Located on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, it serves as the country's largest and main seaport, and also forms the Beirut Metropolitan...
to engage in an acting experience with the stage director Raymond Jebara.
In the 1980s she translated several plays from French to Lebanese language. The plays were directed by Joseph Bou Nassar and presented on the working space of “Al Masrah Al baladi”.
She co-translated along with the Lebanese writer May Menassa
May Menassa
May Menassa is a Lebanese author, critic and translator. She was born in Beirut in 1939. She studied French literature prior to pursuing a career in journalism. Since 1969, she has also been a critic for the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar.Menassa is the author of several novels and children's books....
, the poetical works of the late Nadia Tueni
Nadia Tueni
Nadia Tueni was a Lebanese, Francophone poet and author of numerous volumes of poetry.Nadia Tueni was born in Baakline, Lebanon in 1935...
, “Sentimental Archives of the Lebanese War”.
Between the year 1981 and 1995, she edited the cultural pages in “Fairuz” magazine, under the title of “Dalil Fairuz”. She also wrote in cultural pages of both “An-Nahar
An-Nahar
An-Nahar , is the leading Arabic-language daily newspaper in Lebanon.It was first published on August 4, 1933 as a four-page, hand-set paper. The paper provided a platform for various free thinkers to express their views during the years of the Syria occupation of Lebanon. The paper can be best...
” and “Al Hayat” newspapers, and the weekly newspaper “Dalil An Nahar”.
Currently she is the Advisor of Mrs. Hiba Al Kawas, and she holds the position of COO and Vice President of HKI ( Hiba Al Kawas International Inc.).
Poetry
“Dar An Nahar” published poetry books for Nada El Hage:- “Prayer in the Wind” 1988
- “Fingers of the Soul” 1994
- “Journey of the Shadow” 1999
- “All this Love” 2001
- “Forest of Light” 2002
- “With the lightness of a Falling Moon” 2006
- "Veils of Passion" 2010
Books and Translations
- Few of her poems have been translated and published in a contemporary Anthology, “The poetry of Arab women”, edited by the researcher Nathalie HandalNathalie HandalNathalie Handal is a French-American poet and playwright of Palestinian origin. She has lived in Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Arab world.-Biography:...
. - Few of her poems have been translated to Italian and published in a contemporary Anthology, by Valentina Colombo.
- Some of her poems have been also translated and published in French, Spanish and Anthologies.
- She edited Maha Nammour’s book about Reiki in 2005 called “The Energy of the Universe in your Hands”.
Her Poetry and Music
Hiba Al Kawas the composerComposer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
singer, composed music to many of her poems and sang them, of these Songs: Arda, Lianni Ahya, Ashamamta Itri, Salam Al Hurriya, Njoum Eddini Bi’inaik, O Liban Soit Sauvé, which was dedicated to President Jacques Chirac and in his presence, as well as “Visions in water” a contemporary composition that was written to be played at Opera de Bastille by Neuwe Ensemble. She Adapted to Arabic the Lyrics of “All I ask of you” from “The Phantom of the Opera” to be Sang by Hiba Al Kawas and Jose Carreras
José Carreras
Josep Maria Carreras i Coll , better known as José Carreras , is a Spanish Catalan tenor particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini...
.
Magida El Roumi sang of Joseph Khalife’s Music, Nada El Hage poem “Ma Dumtu Ahia” ( As Long as I live) from her book “Rihlat Al Thill” (Journey of the Shadow).
As a team, Nada El Hage and the composer & Opera Singer Hiba Al Kawas, they compose and perform in a series of music and poetry recitals in Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
and abroad.
Since the nineties Nada El Hage performed her poetry on various stages and through different cultural movements & festivals such as, Al Madina Theatre 2000, Beirut Books Exihibition 2001, Sheikh Ibrahim Centre- Bahrain 2007, Unesco
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
Palace 2008, Freikeh Festival 2008, Lebanese American University
Lebanese American University
The Lebanese American University is a secular, private and independent American university located in Lebanon...
2009, Cairo Opera House
Cairo Opera House
The Cairo Opera House , part of Cairo's National Cultural Center, is the main performing arts venue in the Egyptian capital. Home to most of Egypt's finest musical groups, it is located on the southern portion of Gezira Island in the Nile River, in the Zamalek district west of and near downtown...
2009, Beit El Shier- Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
2009, Daraj El Fan- Gimmaizeh 2009.