biography two

Through his musical research he has envisioned and developed ways that enable him to break the "wall" between East and West.

He has drawn the attention of various directors in the theaters and movies industries for whom he has composed

original music to underpin their respective works.

In 2004, he released his first CD entitled "Echoes From A Past" upon containing

all exclusively original compositions bear

his signature.

In 2005, Bassem completed the development of a new oud method, which began to be taught at the EDMGY, (The Ghassan Yammine school of music) in Lebanon.

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At the age of twenty, he enrolled

at the National Conservatory in Beirut. Throughout his journey, Bassem deepened

his musical culture appreciation through his studies of theories of eastern music.

He participated and won the 3rd prize

at the prestigious international competition

of the Arab League in cooperation with

the University of the Holy Spirit at Kaslik, USEK, Lebanon.

Bassem is tenacious in contributing

assiduously to the development of different approaches related to the musical oud.

Driven by his love for music and this noble instrument, he aims to provide a new tone,

a young, updated and modern musical approach accessible to all.

Bassem currently performs on prestigious musical stages in Lebanon and various European countries.

Considered by many critics to the new hope of classical Arabic music, Bassem Rizk is currently one of the pillars of his generation regarding for his knowledge and mastery of the oud.