Granted the Lebanese Accomplishment Medal, Tania Kassis has reached audiences across Europe and Latin America, performing on legendary stages from the Olympia in Paris to the Sydney Opera House, from Dubai Opera to the Duomo Square in Milan, from the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva to Expo 2020 Dubai and the Al Qalaa Festival in Cairo — each performance carrying a piece of her culture into the world.
She was the first Lebanese artist to perform in front of an American President and received a Murex d'Or as Lebanese Ambassador on International Stages.
Very much appreciated for her Islamo-Christian Ave Maria — the Latin prayer woven with the Muslim call to prayer — Tania has been appointed Honorary Ambassador of the South Korean Contingent of the UNIFIL, and founded One Lebanon, an NGO that gathers thousands of followers who believe in Lebanon's unity.
Honors & Distinctions
- Lebanese Accomplishment Medal
- A national honor for cultural service.
- Murex d'Or
- Awarded as Lebanese Ambassador on International Stages.
- First Lebanese artist to perform for an American President
- A diplomatic and artistic milestone.
- Honorary Ambassador — UNIFIL
- For the South Korean Contingent of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon.
A voice across continents
- 01 Olympia Hall, Paris
- 02 Sydney Opera House, Australia
- 03 Dubai Opera, United Arab Emirates
- 04 Duomo Square, Milan
- 05 United Nations Headquarters, Geneva
- 06 Expo 2020 Dubai
- 07 Al Qalaa Festival, Cairo
- 08 Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris
- 09 The Vatican
Frequently asked
Who is Tania Kassis?
Tania Kassis is a Lebanese soprano and cultural ambassador, formed at the Conservatoire de Paris. She moves between opera, sacred composition and contemporary pop, carrying English, French and Arabic, and is known internationally for her Islamo-Christian Ave Maria. She is the founder of One Lebanon.
What is the Islamo-Christian Ave Maria?
The Islamo-Christian Ave Maria is a composition by Tania Kassis that places the Latin Ave Maria in dialogue with a sung Quranic verse honouring Mary. It has been performed for the Vatican, the United Nations and the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, and delivers a universal message of unity and shared humanity.
What awards has Tania Kassis received?
Tania Kassis was granted the Lebanese Accomplishment Medal and received a Murex d'Or as Lebanese Ambassador on International Stages. She was the first Lebanese artist to perform in front of an American President and was appointed Honorary Ambassador of the South Korean Contingent of the UNIFIL.
Where has Tania Kassis performed?
Tania Kassis has performed on legendary stages including the Olympia Hall in Paris, the Sydney Opera House, Dubai Opera, the Duomo Square in Milan, the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, Expo 2020 Dubai, the Al Qalaa Festival in Cairo, the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris and the Vatican.
What is One Lebanon?
One Lebanon is an NGO founded by Tania Kassis that connects Lebanese communities around the world through culture and music, promoting coexistence, solidarity and pride in Lebanon's diversity, while supporting social projects in Lebanon and standing beside the most vulnerable.
What is One Harmony Music Hub?
One Harmony Music Hub is the music academy founded by Tania Kassis. It is a creative home where passion, confidence and talent grow together, welcoming all ages and levels and nurturing both the artist and the human being through music, performance and self-expression.
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