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Dedication Page: ALEXANDER SHOORA MICHAILIAN and HIS MUSIC

History of Assyrian Violinist and Informant

From right to left: Rabi Alexander Shoora Michailian, Maria Isaac and Ashur Varde
Sydney, Australia performance for the Nimrod Simono Scholarship Program

Alexander (Shoora) Michailian

ALEXANDER SHOORA MICHAILIAN

Alexander Michailian is a well-known violinist, musician, singer, and composer of Assyrian folk music. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Assyrian music and culture. Michailian was born in the city of Mosul in northern Iraq, and he has been involved in the world of music from a young age. He has performed with various groups and musicians over the years, and has released several albums that showcase his unique style and musical abilities.

Michailian's music is characterized by its traditional Assyrian melody and rhythm, combined with modern musical elements and styles. He has been praised for his powerful voice and his ability to connect with his audience through his music.

Overall, Alexander Michailian is considered an important figure in the world of Assyrian folk music, and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of this rich and vibrant musical tradition have been widely recognized and celebrated.

Alexander Michailian is recognized for his virtuosity on the violin and his ability to bring the traditional melodies and rhythms of Assyrian folk music to life through his playing.

 

Michailian's style is characterized by his use of fast and energetic bowing techniques, combined with a rich and expressive tone, to create a powerful and emotional musical experience. His use of the violin in his performances has helped to bring the music of his cultural heritage to a wider audience, and has contributed to the continued popularity and relevance of Assyrian folk music.

As a talented musician and performer, Alexander Michailian continues to captivate audiences with his powerful and dynamic playing, and he remains an important and influential figure in the world of Assyrian folk music.

THE GREAT SONG

 "ASHUR BANIPAL"

Infamous Composition by

RABI ALEXANDER SHOORA MICHAILIAN

No Re-Recording or Reproduction Allowed

The Great Song Ashur Banipal - Alexander Michailian
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Notated by Maria Isaac with Alexander Michailian

Listen to the MIDI Audio of the Score

Interviews, Folk Songs, Nabouram Choir, Recordings VHS Concerts of Performances from Choirs and Recordings from his time in USA and AUS.

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Assyrian Folk Music
for Cultural Diversity in Music Education

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