Lebanese-American Tenor Amine Hachem to Return to NYC With a New Holiday Concert in in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center

On Friday, December 15, celebrated Lebanese-American tenor Amine Hachem will return to the NYC concert stage with a one-night-only holiday musical event, “Christmas With Amine Hachem: A Global Musical Tale” at 7:30PM in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (129 W 67th Street, NYC.). Tickets, priced from $80 to $150, are available at the Kaufman Music Center, box office, or by visiting www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org. “Christmas With Amine Hachem” is presented by Clairemine Entertainment, in collaboration with John Paul II Church, Sleepy Hollow, NY.

Prepare to be part of an unconventional holiday concert, “Christmas With Amine Hachem” is a global music tale that transcends borders, drawing inspiration from Amine's diverse life experiences across Lebanon, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Infused with Hachem's distinctive Franco-Arabic perspective, this musical celebration intertwines cherished Christmas classics with a rich tapestry of Opera, Jazz, Latin, American Pop, Western European Classical melodies, European & Arabic Classical, and Folk music. Conducted by Brian Holman, featuring a choir, chamber orchestra, and big band, promising various delightful surprises.

The multi-lingual musical program will include traditional holiday classics in English (“Joy To The World,” “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” Silent Night, and “Jingle Bells”), Latin (“Ave Maria”), French (“Petit Papa Noël”), Aramaic (“New York Premiere of the “Lord’s Prayer,” “Abun D’bashmayo”), Russian and Ukrainian (“Carol of the Bells,” “Trepak” from Nutcracker) and Arabic (“Imani Sate”).



Amine says, 'In these turbulent times, I believe in the power of music to bring joy and hope. As a young Middle Eastern-American artist, I hope to foster unity and bridge cultural divides through the universal language of music.' Reflecting on his upbringing in Lebanon, he reminisces, 'Christmas was the festive season that unified people from diverse cultures. Every household had its own Christmas tree, drawing expatriates from around the globe to partake in the celebrations. We joyously sang holiday melodies from various cultural traditions—American, Lebanese, Latin, French, Italian, Russian, and British.' Amine vividly paints his Lebanese 'White Christmas' as a picturesque view of snow-capped mountains overlooking the stunning Mediterranean coast. He warmly invites audiences to join in this musical journey, offering a glimpse into his most cherished time of the year."

Amine J. Hachem is a Lebanese-American operatic and crossover tenor celebrated for his “captivating” performances (iHeart Radio) that blend operatic music with unconventional sounds from around the world. He's been hailed as "one of the best tenors today...and a voice that can sing anything” (Broadway World) and is known for his diverse repertoire, which spans from operatic arias to Neapolitan songs, as well as Spanish, French, Brazilian and Eastern European folk songs, American Songbook, Jazz Standards, Old Hollywood & Broadway masterpieces, and Arabic Classics. Amine has graced prestigious venues worldwide, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the United Nations, the MGM Grand Casino, and more. As a lead tenor, he has starred in numerous operas and musicals, collaborating with esteemed orchestras worldwide. Amine has sung for Middle Eastern monarchs and heads of state, receiving high praise.

Before his opera career, he enjoyed pop music success, gaining fame in the Middle East with a breakthrough appearance on "This is the Song." His philanthropic efforts include support for organizations like St. Jude, The Red Cross, and SOS Children's Villages, earning him recognition from the Lebanese Navy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants.

Amine's musical journey began early, starting with classical piano training and continuing with vocal performance studies in Munich. He's fluent in five languages and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management and Economics. Beyond the stage, he's lent his voice to video games, appeared in TV shows and films like Ocean's 8, and won awards for his music video "Abballati Abballati."

His commercial work has been featured in prominent publications like Vogue and Forbes Magazine. 

For more information, visit his official website at www.aminejhachem.com and explore his IMDb page at www.imdb.me/aminehachem.

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