Best of Classical Arab Songs concert at ROHM on Thursday
Muscat - The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) will pay tribute to the musical heritage of Arab world with a unique concert titled, ‘The Best of Classical Arab Songs’ on Thursday.
This beautiful concert will be led by two remarkable singers, Ali el Haggar and Jahida Wehbe. Haggar is one of the greatest interpreters from Egypt’s Tarab School specialising in Maqam and traditional rhythms.
Jahida Wehbe is a famous Lebanese singer with a powerful voice that captures the hearts of listeners, stated a press release.
With new arrangements for orchestra, Haggar and Jahida will sing evocative songs made popular by an array of great 20th century Arab composers and singers, including among others, Sayyid Darwish, Um Kulthum, Warda, Asmahan, Abdel Wahab, Fairouz, and Layla Murad. The orchestral accompa- niment is by a traditional small music ensemble as well as by the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra. The special concert promises an exceptionally memorable one for the audience as traditional Arab songs are styled to facilitate Tarab, the experience of a heightened emotional state through the intense performance of music.
It is the experience of a kind of ecstasy, a rapturous state of enchantment in which normal life seems to be transcended.
Performers and listeners are involved together in deeply felt emotions as they engage in exclamatory gestures and share a palpable understanding of the inner meaning of the music.
For further information and booking check the ROHM website: www.rohmuscat.org.om.
The concert will be held at the ROHM on Thursday at 7pm, added the release.