Rony Barrak

Rony Barrak's OFFICIAL PAGE
Percussionist/Composer/Arranger/Instructor
www.youtube.com/ronybarrak Macky Auditorium, Boulder CO, USA.

Resume:
Rony Barrak is an Internationally renowned Lebanese versatile percussionist, composer, arranger, orchestrator, held his Darbouka (Middle Eastern drum) at the tender age of four and began playing it intuitively. Led by early self-confidence, he made his first TV performance at the age of seven and then proceeded to improve his skills through school and family performances. At the age of sev

enteen, Rony distinguished himself in the world of music by winning the Gold Medal in a competition on (LBCI) television for talented young musicians in Lebanon and the Middle East. This achievement encouraged him to unleash the Darbouka from the chains of its long-standing traditional context and explore its full potential. He moved to London in 1990 where he studied orchestral percussion and drum kit at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and later taught Middle Eastern Percussion for youth at Trinity College of Music. Barrak has his own fusion style, blending eastern and western flavors. Since 1999 Rony has produced 4 fusion albums “Aramba” “Karizma” “Darbouka City” “Cycle of Return“ a colorful blend of East and west music, Including 3 Music videos that were Broadcasted on Lebanese Television stations including social media. In addition to being the world's leading Darbouka player, he assembled his own unique percussion set, he also plays the piano and composes music for documentaries. Since 2009, Rony’s love for classical music propelled him to compose and premiered three symphonic pieces “Beirut Sensations” "Pheonicia” & “Boulder Sensations” in the US, Germany, Armenia and Lebanon, as well as other chamber orchestra music that was premiered at Al Bustan Festival in Lebanon 2016. Same year he was also commissioned by ensemble mini orchestra in Berlin to orchestrate & perform “Romanian Folk Dances“ by Béla Bartók (Bartok beyond borders) Rony has also achieved a unique breakthrough success as first Darbouka player to be involved since 2005 till 2019 as a soloist with Symphonic Game Music concerts , one of the main leading symphonic video games projects in the world, performing music from Symphonic fantasies and Final Fantasies, He was also featured prominently in five video game music albums. Barrak has performed & recorded over 20 world class orchestras such as, London Symphony orchestra, London Philharmonic orchestra, Tokyo Philharmonic orchestra, WDR Radio Orchestra, Bremer Philharmonic orchestra, Camerata Salzburg, Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra among others. As well as great artists such as Sarah Brightman, Fairuz, Al Di Meola, Arturo Sandoval, Hamilton De Hollanda, Richard Galliano, Dave Grusin, Vanessa Mae, Bond, Martin Grubinger among others. Performed in very prestigious concerts halls such as, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican Concert Hall in UK. Philharmonie de Paris, Gewandhaus Leipzig, Kölner Philharmonie, Saal Pierre Boulez Berlin, Germany. Vienna & Salzburg concert Hall, Austria. Sydney Opera House, Australia. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Hall, Japan. Kremlin Palace Concert Hall, Moscow. Rudolfinum Concert Hall, Prague among many others. As an instructor, Barrak has done various percussion master-classes and workshops in Music colleges, Universities & Schools in Germany and the US. Rony is a member of an international fusion Band “Morgenland All Star Band”

As well as his Trio Project in USA “ The Trio ‘N Five” with Vlad Girshevich (Piano & Keyboard, Uzbekistan), and Alex Nekrasov (Sax & Digital Bass, Russia)

Rony makes regular appearances on television and radio shows in Lebanon and throughout the Middle East, including interviews and solo performances, consistently demonstrating a strong rapport with worldwide audiences.

01/01/2024

May 2024 bring you joy and success! Wishing you all a prosperous New Year filled with happiness and new opportunities. As we bid farewell to the old, embrace the New Year with open arms. May it be a year of growth, achievement with more art and 🎼🎹❤️✨💫🫶🏼🥂 Love to all🤍
www.youtube.com/ronybarrak
www.ronybarrak.com

22/09/2023

It was a big pleasure meeting & gathering with the #🥇⭐️ محمد رمضان Mohamed Ramadan such a beautiful soul 🤍 🇪🇬
Beirut 🇱🇧 19.9.23

05/09/2023

It was a big pleasure meeting the Leading Emirati businessman and global entrepreneur, the chairman of Emaar Properties “Mohamed Alabbar” Mohamed Alabbar O by Michel Fadel Egypt 💛one of the most impressive music venues exists at 🇪🇬
Thanks to my Bro Michel Fadel for the lovely introduction 🙏 Rony Barrak

03/09/2023

Great evening with one of the most humble Artist I’ve met! The supper ⭐️Tamer Hosny 🤍🤘🏽Thanks Bro Michel Fadel for the introduction🙏🤘🏽Live crazy party on Stage 🔥with & 🤍
O by Michel Fadel Egypt amazing place! 30.8.23

30/08/2023

Snippets video from my show appearance with the international Lebanese DJ Rodge from “Amr Diab” concert in Beirut 19.8.23 🇱🇧
Thank you Beirut🙏❤️

#عمردياب

27/08/2023

Snapshots from my show appearance with DJ Rodge from Amr Diab’s concert in 19.8.23🇱🇧
Thank you Beirut🙏we simply Love You
❤️🤍💚❤️
Thank you to each member of the percussion group who accompanied me and did a great job🤘🏽🥁🪘🙏

Raymond kobersy
Gaby kobersy
Jack jaber
Charbel tohme
Charbel najem
Ibrahim Dib
Majd Akiki
Simon khoury
Tony Abou Haydar
Mohamad Hareb
Petro Wardini

12/07/2023

As I am an “Academic of Honor” of the “Lebanese-Brazilian Academy of Literature, Arts and Science”
It’s a pleasure to have my interview featured in the 1st edition Launching
of the electronic Magazine “LIBANUS” in Brazil 🇧🇷
Magazine info:

LAUNCH OF THE ELECTRONIC MAGAZINE “LIBANUS”

The 1st edition of the Electronic Magazine “Libanus” of the Lebanon-Brazilian Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences was launched on July 6, 2023.

The magazine contains 70 pages, with articles by 14 scholars, 2 correspondent partners (Argentina and Lebanon) and a filmmaker, in addition to an interview and 3 Arabic short stories. With a dynamic design, the magazine is now online for the entire public, thus valuing the thinking of writers, artists and scientists from the Academy.

Link to access the magazine: https://academialibanobrasil.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Revista-Libanus-Numero-1-1.pdf

To check Rony Barrak interview (page 58 -61)

©️ Consulate General of Lebanon in Rio de Janeiro
©️ Lebanon Brazilian Academy of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

www.academialibanobrazil.com.br/about

26/06/2023

“Meant to Be” Music by Rony Barrak
10.April.2007🇺🇸Dedicated to “The Grusins”
Happy 89th Birthday master “Dave Grusin”🥂🤍
Dave Grusin Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time
I was inspired to compose this piece by one of my favorite composers & pianist the master “Dave Grusin” and I had the honor to perform with him and his brother the great “Don Grusin” Don Grusin Music for many years at the conference on world affairs Jazz concert and sharing many panels side to side🙏
Lots of love and respect to both of you🤍🤍 I've learned so much from you both especially, Musically and Modestly!
(This video is from the Jazz concert at the conference on world affairs at the University of Colorado Boulder, April 10th, 2007, Boulder, CO. USA )
Huge Thanks to all the great world class musicians & friends that we've shared many beautiful moments and music together for many years🤘🏽
Don Grusin - keyboard
Charlie Bisharat - Violin
Mike Marlier - Drums
Derek Nash - Soprano Sax Derek Nash Music
Eduardo Bijoux Barbosa - Bass Eduardo Bijoux Barbosa
(Dave Grusin had a short break & was watching my playing from backstage ☺️🤘🏽what an honor🙏❤️)
©copyright reserved to the composer 2007
Here is also a youtube link https://youtu.be/e6gJAqLA1LU
To subscribe, my channel: www.youtube.com/ronybarrak

03/06/2023

“Acadêmico de Honra”
THANK YOU BRAZIL🇧🇷🙏💙💛💚
I am very honored and grateful that I was chosen to be an “Academic of Honor” member of the Lebanese-Brazilian Academy of Literature, Arts and Sciences in Brazil.
And I am so privileged to share this Honorary position next to the greats and remarkable "Gabriel Yared" and "Paulo Coelho" including other exceptional personalities...🙏❤️
Many thanks to the Consul General of Lebanon in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Alejandro Bitar, for his constant trust and support.

‏‎يشرفني جدا ويسعدني بكل فخر وامتنان أنه تم اختياري “كعضو فخري" في الأكاديمية اللبنانية البرازيلية للآداب والفنون والعلوم في البرازيل،
بجانب العظماء "غبريال يارد" "باولو كويلو" وغيرهم من الشخصيات الاستثنائية الأخرى ...
شكراً جزيلا ‎لقنصل لبنان العام في ريو دي جانيرو د، الخندرو بيطار لثقته ودعمه الدائم.
💚💛💙🇧🇷🙏🇱🇧

"Estou muito honrado, satisfeito com orgulho e gratidão pelo meu nome ter sido escolhido como membro honorário “Acadêmico de Honra” da Academia Libanesa-Brasileira de Letras, Artes e Ciências no Brasil, Ao lado dos grandes "Gabriel Yared" e "Paulo Coelho" incluindo outras personalidades excepcionais…
Muito obrigado ao Cônsul Geral do Líbano no Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Alejandro Bitar, pela confiança e apoio constantes.🙏 🇧🇷

More information:
Website:
https://academialibanobrasil.com.br/about

YouTube video :
https://youtu.be/ZNWjOZ_wlLk

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Rony Barrak

17/05/2023

Interview on Radio Liban - إذاعة لبنان
Thank you dear Angelique Mouannes Tohme for your kind appreciation hosting 🙏
To listen to the full interview:
👉🏼 www.radioliban.gov.lb/media/12463/انجليك-مونس-مع-روني-براك.mp3

عالهوا-سوا من اذاعة لبنان مع انجيليك مونس، الاربعاء ١٧ ايار

طريق الجمال صعب... بين الانوثة والاستهلاك ، كيف نجتازه بنجاح؟

مسارح العالم شاهدة على مقدرة فريدة في العزف الايقاعي، الشرقي والغربي.
عالهوا-سوا ، الأربعاء التاسعة صباحاً والإعادة الثانية بعد الظهر

22/04/2023

🎼My pleasure Bila rakaba 🙏🎹😊 Best of luck & success to your page🤞🤍

19/04/2023

News report on “Agenda” OTV Lebanon, today on 19.4.2023.🙏
From my latest concerts in Lyon, France 🇫🇷 with the “Orchestre National de Lyon”
& “NDR Big Band” in Heidelberg, Germany🇩🇪
ّاك
Game Concerts

16/04/2023

I am still buzzing 🤘🏽Merci Lyon🇫🇷
Nothing better than a great Success🙏
Just sharing with you a short preview video from those unforgettable moments that I have experienced🤍 3 times going back on stage with a standing ovation! Couldn’t be more grateful & Thankful🙏❤️
From “Symphonic Memories” (Video games music concert)
with the great “Orchestre National de Lyon”
conducted by Maestro Eckehard Stier, at L’auditorium National de Lyon, France. Performed Chronos ( Chrono Trigger/ Chrono Cross) including a Darbouka Cadenza.
Thank you to all the beautiful Orchestra, staff, management & producer Thomas Böcker Game Concerts
8.April.2023 - Merci Beaucoup Lyon🙏🇫🇷

05/04/2023

Bonjour Lyon 🇫🇷
“Symphonic Memories” 2 concerts in Lyon- France! 🤘🏽
Looking so much forward to be a solo guest with the “Orchestre National de Lyon”
performing Symphonic Video Game Concerts Conducted by Eckehard Stier
7 & 8 of April 2023.
Place: Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon.
Don't miss the magical scores from , and /
Featuring Rony Barrak on

For tickets & more information link below:
https://www.auditorium-lyon.com/fr/saison-2022-23/symphonique/video-games

29/03/2023

Looking forward for tonight's concert performing with the amazing NDR Bigband & the unique Ibrahim Kevo - ابراهيم كيفو
Music Arranged & Conducted by the one & only Wolf Kerschek.
Very glad to share the stage with the remarkable Moslem Rahal on Ney & Bodek Janke on Drums.
Place: At Heidelberg, Aula der Neuen Universität (Universitätsplatz 1) Heidelberg, Germany.
Time : 19:30
Date: 29.3.2023
For more information & Tickets:
https://www.ndr.de/orchester_chor/bigband/NDR-Bigband-feat-Ibrahim-Keivo-Wolf-Kerschek-,keivo104.html
https://www.heidelberger-fruehling.de/veranstaltung/ibrahim-keivo-ndr-bigband/
www.ronybarrak.com

Video games | Auditorium - Orchestre National de Lyon

27/03/2023

Looking so much forward to be performing as a special solo guest with the “ ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DE LYON” “Symphonic Memories “
7 & 8 of April. 2023
France 🇫🇷
https://www.auditorium-lyon.com/fr/saison-2022-23/symphonique/video-games

Video games | Auditorium - Orchestre National de Lyon Bien avant le confinement, le jeu vidéo constituait l’un des loisirs les plus pratiqués en France. Les évolutions technologiques lui permettent aujourd’hui de supporter une bande originale qui n’a rien à envier aux grandes partitions de musique de film. L’AO consacre pour la première fo...

26/03/2023

Good Morning Hamburg 🇩🇪🤘🏽💛

Looking forward to be rehearsing & performing as a guest with NDR Bigband & Ibrahim Kevo - ابراهيم كيفو

Concert on March 29th in Heidelberger, Germany.

The "troubadour of multicultural Syria", led by Wolf Kerschek, will meet songs from the tri-state region of Syria, Turkey and Iraq on high-band sound!

The few remaining tickets are available here ➡️ www.ndr.de/orchester_chor/bigband/keivo104.html

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Music by Rony Barrak- 3D Mapping by Adaimy Studios "Masmak Fortress" Al Riyadh Season 2019

30/01/2023

https://youtu.be/lX3hR9NEG6Y
Music Composed by Rony Barrak
3D Mapping by Adaimy Studios
Music mixing & mastering by Roger Abi Akl
Al Riyadh season entertainment authority.
Daily event was held at "Masmak Fortress" in Dirah Square, zone 10
Nabad al Riyadh, Riyadh season, Saudi Arabia, Oct.2019
All rights of music by the composer is reserved ©2019
(Note: for better quality of sound use earphones/headphone 🎧 or Speakers )

" موسيقى قصر المصمك "
التأليف والتوزيع الموسيقي: روني برّاك
عروض ثلاثية الأبعاد : عضيمه ستوديو، لبنان
ميكس وماستيرنيغ: روجيه ابي عقل
تم هذا العرض كل ليلة لمدة 3 أشهر في نبض الرياض, موسم الرياض، أكتوبر ٢٠١٩
هيئة الترفيه، المملكة العربية السعودية
حقوق المؤلف محفوظة © ٢٠١٩

Music by Rony Barrak- 3D Mapping by Adaimy Studios "Masmak Fortress" Al Riyadh Season 2019 Music composed & orchestrated by Rony Barrak. 3D Mapping by Adaimy Studios.Music mixing & mastering by Roger Abi Akl.Al Riyadh season entertainment authority...

01/01/2023

Happy New Musical 2023🥂💛
I’d like to wish everyone one of you a successful, sparkling, Joyful Year full of Music, love, and most important, good health🙏❤️ 🤍 My Warmest Wishes 🥂

Rony Barrak -Live interview on AL Jadeed TV مقابلة على تلفزيون الجديد مع ‏المؤلف الموسيقي روني براّك

17/11/2022

https://youtu.be/s_1mYNs0ZBU
My Live interview on “Al Jadeed TV” NEW TV -Lebanon🇱🇧
via Zoom live from 🇺🇸 on the Morning show, hosted by Chady Richa شادي ريشا discussing my symphonic USA Tour Sep. Oct. 2022.
Tuesday 8 November Al Jadeed TV
‏مقابلة على تلفزيون الجديد من الولايات المتحدة الأميركية،
.مع الإعلامي شادي ريشا في صباح اليوم

Rony Barrak -Live interview on AL Jadeed TV مقابلة على تلفزيون الجديد مع ‏المؤلف الموسيقي روني براّك Talking about "Beirut Sensations" Symphonic Tour in USA, Sep.Oct 2022via Zoom live from Lebanon to USA on the Morning show "Saba7 el yawm" Hosted by Chady Ri...

07/11/2022

Stay tuned!
You can watch my Live interview on “Al Jadeed TV” Lebanon🇱🇧 Al Jadeed via Zoom live from 🇺🇸 on the Morning show, hosted by Chady Richa شادي ريشا
Today, Tuesday 8 November at 9:50am Lebanese time!
🤘🏽
‏مقابلة على تلفزيون الجديد (عبر zoom) من الولايات المتحدة 🇺🇸 مع الإعلامي شادي ريشا في صباح اليوم .
‏الثلاثاء 8 نوفمبر 9:50 صباحا بتوقيت لبنان .
To watch the full interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fIypDdafoWI

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26/10/2022

Press coverage by heloualfan.com🙏

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