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Egypt Independent
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Egyptian composer performs Arabic music concert at Sydney Opera House
Egyptian maestro and composer Hany Farahat performed a massive concert at the Sydney Opera House, one of the world's most prominent musical venues. Farahat conducted the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra and the Saudi National Orchestra as part of the seventh international edition of the 'Marvels of Saudi Orchestra' series, organized by the Saudi Music Commission under the theme 'Creativity Expands at Every Stop.' The concert was a critical success, with Australian audiences filling up the opera seats to the program's Arabic and Australian musical pieces. Farahat expressed his happiness with the concert's success and the audience's response, and noted the remarkable presence of Arab communities residing in Australia, who traveled from several cities to Sydney to attend the performance. The program also included a joint musical piece blending Arab and Australian heritage, along with special pieces performed by both Australian and Saudi orchestras. Farahat emphasized that this experience represents a new milestone in the musical series, which aims to highlight the diversity and history of Arab music and promote cultural exchange. The maestro further noted that the 'Marvels of Saudi Orchestra' series has in recent years contributed to building a new audience for Arabic music around the world. It has also strengthened its presence on international stages through previous collaborations in France, Mexico, the US, England, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. Arab musicians possess the capability to compete globally, he said, and that these concerts open new horizons for bringing Arabic music closer to the global audience.
CairoScene
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Hany Farhat to Conduct at Sydney Opera House in Historic Concert
Farhat becomes the first Arab conductor to lead the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra at the iconic Sydney venue. May 12, 2025 Egyptian conductor Hany Farhat is set to make history as the first Arab maestro to lead the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra in a major performance at the Sydney Opera House on May 12th. The performance is part of the seventh edition of the 'Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces' series, an initiative led by Saudi Arabia's Music Commission to spotlight Arabic and Eastern music internationally. Farhat will conduct both the Saudi National Orchestra and the Australian Metropolitan Orchestra in a programme designed to bridge musical cultures. Held under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, the event takes place under the theme 'Creativity Expands at Every Stop,' highlighting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal to expand global recognition of Arabic music and foster cross-cultural exchange. The evening's programme will include a special joint composition that merges elements of Arab and Australian musical traditions, alongside a segment featuring exclusively Australian orchestral works performed by the Metropolitan Orchestra. Farhat's appearance at the Sydney Opera House adds another landmark to a growing list of international engagements. In recent years, he has conducted joint concerts with the Saudi National Orchestra and international ensembles at venues such as Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the National Theatre in Mexico, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Central Hall Westminster in London, Tokyo Opera City in Japan, and King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh.
