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Al-Ahram Weekly
18-03-2025
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Japanese violinist Mina Aoki-Girardelli's concert marks the 30th anniversary of the Japan Foundation, Cairo - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Fri 28, 9.30pm: A Ramadan evening features the Talents Development Centre's Arab takht performing classical Arab songs. Arab Oud House (Beit Al-Harrawi) Mohamed Abdu St, behind Al-Azhar Mosque, Tel 02 2510 4174 Sat 22, 9pm: Oud recital by Sherif Sobhy. Amir Bashtak Palace Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2787 9187 Thurs 20, 9pm: Singer Mahmoud Abdel-Hamid and his troupe in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Amir Taz Palace 27 Al-Syoufiya St, off Al-Salebiya St, Al-Khalifa district, Tel 02 2514 2581 Thurs 13, 9pm: Looperia Project band features artist Mohamed Kamal. Fri 14, 9pm: A concert by oud duet Ghassan and Dina. Mon 17, 9pm: 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Sunday, 9pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments (Free entry). Tues , 9pm: Wed , 9pm: Thurs 20, 9pm: Salam (Peace) choir. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 20, 9.30pm: The Cairo Opera Orchestra gives a concert featuring Japanese violinist Mina Aoki-Girardelli, with harpist Toaa Harb, oboe soloist Noha Samy, and violinist Malek Abu Arab from Egypt. The concert will be conducted by maestro Mohamed Saad Basha. Fri 21, 9.30pm: Super star Medhat Saleh features a Ramadan concert. Sat 22, 9.30pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Small Hall Thurs 20, 9.30pm: Percussionist Nesma Abdel-Aziz and her band. Fri 21, 9.30pm: The Talents Development Centre presents Mothers' Day. Thurs 27, 9.30pm: Mohamed Hamdy's clarinet quartet. Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Fri 21, 9.30pm: Wust Al-Balad band features a Ramadan evening. Sun 23, 9.30pm: Father Samuel Andrawas troupe performs hymns. Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 9pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 20, 9pm: Looperia is an African-Egyptian project, created by Mohamed Kamal, aims to introduce Egyptian culture to African sensibilities. Looperia is a sound that originates in deep Africa and travels to Egypt via North and West Africa. The band uses loops of rhythm and music lines to offer Sufi atmosphere while blending African flavor with spiritual lyrics, Gnawa sensibility, and beats. The result expresses their thoughts toward God, love, and peace. Fri 21, 9pm: This concert brings you the best underground tracks and Random covers that defy categorization. Sat 22, 9pm: Music from all around the world by The Traveling Birds. Tues 25, 8-9pm: Karaoke night. Thurs 27, 9pm: Mawawil is a unique Egyptian musical band, founded by artist Abdel-Rahman Balala, and distinguished by its presentation of a unique blend of Egyptian folklore, the art of mawwal (ballad), and popular songs. Fri 28, 9pm: Franco Arab band The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 20, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Sat 22, 9pm: Comedy gang night show. Sun 23, 9pm: Interactive comedy live show features Mahmood Elnagar, Hatem Elsokary, Mouaz Abdel-Salam, Ali Abdel-Qawi, Abdel-Rahman Essam, accompanied by Zalabya musical band. Mon 24, 9pm: Storytelling Cairo (Arabic edition). Tues 25, 9pm: A Fairouz tribute night by Michael Onsy Ensemble featuring singer Batoul Elabd. The lineup: Michael Onsy (Oud), Feras Nouh (Piano), Emad Sidhom (Bass Guitar), Peter Romany (nay), Kareem Abdel-Hamid (Cello), Mark Samuel and Fady Ezzat (Percussions). Wed 26 and Thurs 27, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Sat 29, 9-10pm: Lazeez show. Wed 2 and Thurs 3 April, 8-10pm: Karaoke night. Mon 9, 9-10pm: Casino badi3a concert takes you through a time machine to sing and dance in early folkloric Egyptian 20s. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 Wisdom Hall Thurs 20, 9pm: A concert by munshid (religious chanter) Ahmed Salah. Wed 2 April, 8pm: Singer Hannan Mady features El-Eid concert. Thurs 3, 6 and 8pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre revives the concerts of diva Umm Kolthoum performing two of her much-loved songs. Fri 4, 8pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy. Thurs 10, 8pm: Syrian singer Majd El-Kassem. River Hall Wed 2 April, 8pm: Folklorita band. Fri 4, 7.30pm: Rock night by VYRUS band. Theatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Sat 22, 9.30pm: Ali Qandil is back with his 50/50 Comedy Show—a mix of stand-up and interactive comedy. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 20, 9.30pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe performs religious chants. Sat 22, 9.30pm: Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra concert. * A version of this article appears in print in the 20 March, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Italian duo flutist Euridice Pezzotta, guitarist Matteo Chiodini will give a concert at the Arab Music Institute - Music and dance - Al-Ahram Weekly
Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 16, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble performs classical Arab songs. Tues 18, 7pm (Free entry): A concert features Italian duo Euridice Pezzotta (flute) and Matteo Chiodini (guitar). The programme, titled "Italian Dialogue" is entirely dedicated to works by Italian composers who significantly contributed to the technical and musical development of the repertoire for flute and guitar. The first part of the concert is influenced by opera, and the second inspired by 20th-century music. The concert opens with Rossini's Tancredi overture, transcribed by Ferdinando Carulli, followed by a piece by Mercadante: a variation on the duet between Don Giovanni and Zerlina from Mozart's opera, characterized by virtuosity and lyricism. Giuliani's sonata, cherished for its four movements, reflects the Viennese style of the time with influences from Beethoven, Haydn, and Paganini. The second half explores a period when opera declined in favor of instrumental music. Capriccio Diabolico pays homage to Paganini with its virtuosic and contrasting elements, while Margola's Sonata, with its ancient sonorities and neoclassical charm, evokes Russian composers such as Prokofiev and Shostakovich. The programme concludes with Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Sonatina op. 205, a piece rich in contrasts, clearly influenced by the cinematic innovations of its time. Thurs 20, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre honors the memory of late singer and composer Mohamed Fawzy performing a number of his best songs. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865 Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8pm: 'Alaragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel' (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 13, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble features singer Marwa Nagui in a Valentine's Day concert. Fri 14, 8pm: The National Arab Music ensemble gives a Valentine's Day concert. Sat 15 and Sun 16, 8pm: Tango After Dark concert. Small Hall Thurs 13, 8pm: A singing recital by soprano Amira Selim. Fri 14, 8pm: Harp recital by Amira Hammed. Sat 15, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra. Sun 16, 7pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Thurs 20 and Fri 21, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company, directed by Hazem Roushdy and featuring pianist Greig Martin, performs Menotti's comic opera The Telephone and a Valentine's Day gala. Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat and Wed, 7.30pm). Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 13, 8pm: Aaz Al-Nas (the dearest people) troupe, conducted by maestro Mohamed Saudi, performs classical Arab songs honoring music icons such as Mohamed Ali Suleiman, Mounir El-Wesseimy and the name of the late Mohamed Roushdy. Fri 14, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre in a Valentine's Day concert. Thurs 20, 8pm: El-Enshad El-Dini troupe performs religious chants. Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 8-10pm: Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Wednesday, 8-10pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah. Rawabet Art Space 5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St,Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown Sat 15, 8pm: Koala Sandwich is a unique podcast hosted by comedians Jimmy, Farouk, and Islam Mahrous El-Kadwani. The podcast revolves around improvisation, music, sketches, and deep topics. Wed 19, 8.30pm: Zobida Beyond the Horizon musical production, is created and performed by a workshop, where the script and lyrics, musical composition, and artistic vision were collectively developed by participants. Room Art Space & Café 10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 Thurs 13, 8pm: Brazilian music performed by Rio band. Fri 14, 8pm: Blue Valentine Tues 18, 8pm: Karaoke night. The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo Thurs 13 and Thurs 20, 8pm: Karaoke night. Sat 15, 8pm: Comedy Stuff (Valentine 's edition) a stand-up comedy show. Mon 17, 8pm: Casino Badi3a concert is a new Oriental branch where you are taken through a time machine to sing and dance in early folkloric Egyptian 20s. Musicians: Michael Emad (Oud), AKA (Nay), Moody, Kenesh, Abdel-Rahman Abo Hadima, and Ahmed Mosaad (Percussion), with singers: Mariam Salem, and Rehab Khattab. Tues 18, 8pm: Silk N' Smoke's live concert, The Cigarettes After Sex tribute in Egypt. Wed 19 and Thurs 20, 8pm: Karaoke night. El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thurs 13, 7pm: Super star singer Simon. Fri 14, 7pm: Tablet El Sitt band. Sat 15, 8pm: A concert of singing by Wael El-Fashny. Sun 16, 8pm: Radio band. Mon 17, 8pm: Nostalgic music performed by Hewarat (discussions) band. Tues 18, 8pm (standing): Neon Tapes band. Wed 19, 8pm (standing): The Hues band. Thurs 20, 8pm: Andromida, the Egyptian Pink Floyd tribute project. Wisdom Hall Thurs 13, 7.30pm: El Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre presents a Valentine's Day concert. Fri 14, 7pm: A concert of singing features Reem Ezz Eldin and her band. Sat 15, 8pm: Zikr and religious chanting by Abu Shaar Brothers troupe. Sun 16, 8pm: Nava Youth annual Valentine Concert. Theatro Arkan Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt Thurs 13, 8pm: Crowd Gigs by Mohamed Helmy - Valentine's Edition 2nd Show. Fri 14, 8pm: Superstar singer Medhat Saleh presents a Valentine's Day concert. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Fri 14, 8pm: Alexandria Opera String Orchestra, conducted by maestro Mahmoud Bayoumi, features musician Hany Shenouda. Sat 15, 8pm: Alexandria Company for Arab music and Singing celebrates the Valentine's Day. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Port Said St, Chatby, Alexandria 21526, Tel (03) 4839999 Main Hall Sun 16, 8pm: A concert features pianist Mohamed Fouad and violinist Ahmed Mounib and the Orchestra. * A version of this article appears in print in the 13 February, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly Short link:
