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Born in Brazil, far from her Lebanese roots, Arlette Al-Khoury went on to become Lebanon\u2019s first officially graduated soprano. Her voice may not be well-documented today, but her story of talent and kindness is unforgettable.<\/p>\n

A Musical Journey Begins<\/h2>\n

Arlette moved to Beirut in 1932 with her siblings and joined the conservatory. Her talent stood out fast\u2014winning awards and charming everyone with her voice and warm stage presence.<\/p>\n

Making Opera History<\/h2>\n

She didn\u2019t just sing\u2014she broke barriers. Arlette starred in major productions like Les deux rois<\/em> and Mireille<\/em>, the first European opera ever performed in Lebanon, earning praise from critics and even the composer\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

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A Stage Called Lebanon<\/h2>\n

Even without a big opera house, Arlette made Lebanon her stage. She performed classics like Handel and Beethoven while adding her own twist with Brazilian folk songs\u2014celebrating both her heritage and her new home.<\/p>\n

Singing with Purpose<\/h2>\n

Offstage, Arlette gave back. After her husband recovered from illness, she opened a clinic for children in need. She toured the region and Latin America, using her voice to raise funds and spread hope.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Born in Brazil, far from her Lebanese roots, Arlette Al-Khoury went on to become Lebanon\u2019s first officially graduated soprano. Her voice may not be well-documented today, but her story of talent and kindness is unforgettable. A Musical Journey Begins Arlette moved to Beirut in 1932 with her siblings and joined the conservatory. 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