Composer Omar Harfouch was awarded the Best Achievement for Peace Award by Hollywood star Kevin Costner on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival. The ceremony, organized by the Better World Fund, celebrated Harfouch’s contributions to peace through his music.
Key Takeaways
- Omar Harfouch received the Best Achievement for Peace Award.
- The award was presented by Kevin Costner at the Venice Film Festival.
- The ceremony was organized by the Better World Fund.
- Harfouch will perform a major concert in Paris on September 18.
- The concert will feature his composition "Concerto pour la Paix."
- Harfouch’s concert tour includes performances at the United Nations, the Vatican, and other international venues.
Award Ceremony at Venice Film Festival
On Thursday, September 5, Hollywood star Kevin Costner presented composer Omar Harfouch with the Best Achievement for Peace Award on the sidelines of the Venice Film Festival. The ceremony was organized by the Better World Fund, an endowment fund created by Manuel Collas de La Roche to leverage the art of cinema for humanitarian purposes. The event saw the attendance of many international personalities, including American actress Susan Sarandon.
Upcoming Concert in Paris
For Omar Harfouch, this prize underscores the significance of his upcoming major concert on September 18 at the prestigious Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. This exceptional concert is expected to welcome more than a thousand attendees, including 300 eminent politicians, ambassadors, spiritual figures, and celebrities such as Juliette Binoche, Laetitia Casta, and Patricia Kaas.
During this concert, Harfouch will perform his composition "Concerto pour la Paix" on the piano, accompanied by the Orchestre Béziers Méditerranée. The orchestra comprises 66 musicians, including the renowned violinist Anne Gravoin and 30 opera singers, all conducted by Maestro Mathieu Bonnin and arranged by Houtaf Khoury.
International Concert Tour
Following the Paris concert, Omar Harfouch will continue his tour by performing the same composition at the United Nations in Geneva on World Peace Day. His tour will also include performances at the Vatican, the Italian Parliament, Shanghai, and other international venues, further spreading his message of peace through music.