He has been appointed co-leader of the cellos of the Frankfurt Opera Orchestra in 1988. His vast solo and chamber music repertoire ranges from historic works to world premieres of contemporary music, some of which were written for, and dedicated to, him. He appeared in numerous radio and television recordings in the Middle East, Europe and the United States of America. He has conducted orchestral concerts where he featured as cello soloist at the same time. He is currently a member of the "Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble" performing on historical instruments and directed by Thomas Hengelbrock.
(This biography is taken from the libretto distributed on the occasion of the 2009 edition of the "Arab Perspectives Music Festival")
I can't wait to see this show
ReplyDeleteThe Program for Tonight:
ReplyDeleteAlexander Scriabin: Reverie, Op. 24
D. Shostakovich: Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107
J. Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 73