Lebanese Armenian musician performs at Beiteddine Festival - in pictures

Lebanese Armenian composer and pianist Guy Manoukian on stage at the Beiteddine Festival. All photos: AFP
The festival is held at the 200-year-old Beiteddine Palace in Lebanon's Chouf Mountains, south-east of Beirut.
A light-hearted moment from Guy Manoukian during his performance at Beiteddine Festival.
The crowd cheers Guy Manoukian at the Beiteddine Festival. The event was launched in the mid-1980s, during Lebanon's civil war, to showcase power of creativity and artistic freedom.
Guy Manoukian performing at the Beiteddine Festival. From local origins, the festival has grown to encompass regional and international performances.
Guy Manoukian viewed through the orchestra at the Beiteddine Festival.
The festival features performances related to classical music, dance, theatre, opera, jazz and modern world music.
Lebanese Armenian composer and pianist Guy Manoukian applauds the crowd at the Beiteddine Festival.