Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie & Dima Orsho, Maias Yamani, Firas Hassan
01 Feb 2019 - 01 Feb 2019
Seven Syrian Composers
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Palais des Beaux-Arts - BOZAR - 23 Rue Ravenstein 1000
World renowned composer and clarinettist Kinan Azmeh compiled this programme for Moussem Cities with works by 7 contemporary Syrian composers. Performed by the Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia and the Syrian soloists Dima Orsho (soprano), Maias Yamani (violin) and Firas Hassan (percussion).Kinan Azmeh’s selected pieces of music by composers and artists from different generations and with a diverse musical vocabulary: two works by the pioneers Solhi al-Wadi and Dia Succari, contemporary compositions by Zaid Jabri and Kareem Roustom, and finally compositions by three performers/composers, Dima Orsho, Kinan Azmeh and Maias Yamani, works which leave plenty of room for improvisation, a very common practice in traditional Syrian music.
Palais des Beaux-Arts - BOZAR
23 Rue Ravenstein 1000
It’s impossible to talk about culture in Belgium without mentioning the Centre for Fine Arts located in Brussels. Whether it comes to exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, movies or projects concerning literature and architecture, BOZAR will always put originality and innovation first. They prove to keep a finger on the pulse with their varied and sophisticated programme. Besides emphasizing the importance of creation, quality and a rich artistic offering, BOZAR is especially concerned about the total experience of the visitors.
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