A growing controversy surrounding the 34th Arab Music Festival and Conference has raised questions about budgets, artists’ fees, artistic decision-making … More
Tag: classical-music
Harmony Araby Choir: When hundreds of voices become one
From the ancient stones of Jordan’s Jerash to the open-air stages of Oman’s Salalah and back to the Red Sea … More
The Opera’s next act: Tracing leadership changes at the Cairo Opera House
Last week, Egyptian bass singer Reda El-Wakil was appointed chairman of the Cairo Opera House, joining the succession of distinguished … More
In Chopin’s territory: Young Egyptian pianists explore Poland
Every two years, Cairo hosts Egypt’s only Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youths. Winners not only perform but also … More
Khaled Saleh: A music of possibilities
Over the past two decades, the name Khaled Saleh has repeatedly appeared in various publications—in recent years often in connection … More
