Cairowanderer goes on holiday. The blog will be updated again from the beginning of August.
A lovely summer to you all.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
"Garbage Dreams" at Darb 1718
Darb 1718 Contemporary Art and Culture Center will host the screening of the film “Garbage Dreams", which is supported through CIM (Center for International Migration) on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 8:30 PM.
“Garbage Dreams” is a film by Mai Iskander (Producer, Director and Cinematographer) and a proud winner of 22 awards. It recounts the lives of three youth growing up in the world’s largest garbage village, Manshiet Nasser, with the Zabaleen (Arabic for “Garbage People”), and shows a community making a living of collecting and re-cycling Cairo’s garbage.
To read more about the film please visit the official website: http://www.garbagedreams.com/
After the film screening viewers will have the chance to meet two of the characters playing in the film, who are from Manshiet Nasser, and to listen to a short presentation on garbage segregation.
For more information and directions call 0192005518 or email info@darb1718.com
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Fête de la Musique Quizz #6 ... and last
The French cultural centre is launching a Quizz in collaboration with Cairo Live Events Guide.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The full list of questions is as follows:
# 4 - To which famous artist did the British press compare Hindi Zahra?
# 5 - What's the typical instrument of the group "El Tanbura"?
# 6 - Which song launched Hindi Zahra's musical career?
You can reply to any of them, the more questions you reply to, the more the chances to win.
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
For more information about Fête de la Musique in Cairo, taking place on Wednesday June 23, 2010 at the Cairo Citadel, click here.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The full list of questions is as follows:
# 1 - When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
# 2 - What’s the country of origin of the musicians of “Egyptian project”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
# 4 - To which famous artist did the British press compare Hindi Zahra?
# 5 - What's the typical instrument of the group "El Tanbura"?
# 6 - Which song launched Hindi Zahra's musical career?
You can reply to any of them, the more questions you reply to, the more the chances to win.
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
For more information about Fête de la Musique in Cairo, taking place on Wednesday June 23, 2010 at the Cairo Citadel, click here.
Cairo's Music Street
Click here to read an interesting article from Al-Masry Al-Youm about the changes taking place in Sharia Mohamed Ali, the street that used to be the musicians market.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Pokemon Crew in Cairo
The internationally renowned French group of Hip Hop and Breakdance Pokemon Crew will be performing in Cairo at the Gomhouria Theatre on Saturday June 19, 2010 at 9:00 PM in the framework of the International Modern Dance Festival.
For more information about this specific performance click here, or go to the website of the EIMDF for general information.
For more information about this specific performance click here, or go to the website of the EIMDF for general information.
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC Jul. 19 - Jul. 25
The big event this week at Cairo Opera House venues is the Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival and that's the reason why there seem to be little going on in them on the Agenda. To see the full program of the Festival and find all information about performers and performances, clik here.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marcello Mottadelli with soloists Nasrin Rashidova (Violin) and Magda Emara (Piano) present works by Mozart, Brahms and Rachmaninov in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Yehya Khalil (Oriental Jazz) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Hip Hop Connection with bands from Egypt, France, Germany and Turkey at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Wust el Balad (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Sunday, June 20, 2010
- Yehya Khalil (Oriental Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- The Nubian Drums led by Intesar Abdel Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi 8:00 PM
Monday, June 21, 2010
- Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Hisham Gabr present a “Gala Concert” featuring the Stars of the Cairo Opera Company in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
- Crash Boom Bang (Funk and Dance Floor covers) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
- Fête de la Musique 2010 with Hindi Zahra (France), El Tanbura (Egypt) and Egyptian Project (France/Egypt) at the Cairo Citadel, starting 9:00 PM (and at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria on the following day, Thursday June 24)
- Ana Masry (Contemporary Egyptian music) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
- DJ Rami (Boogie night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 24, 2010
- Khaled Nouh (Egyptian music) at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Eftekasat (Jazz) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- Urban Preachers (Rock’n’Blues, Soul & Funk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Friday, June 25, 2010
- Donia Masoud (Egyptian Folk music) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- Abdel halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music conducted by Salah Gobashi at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 19, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marcello Mottadelli with soloists Nasrin Rashidova (Violin) and Magda Emara (Piano) present works by Mozart, Brahms and Rachmaninov in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Yehya Khalil (Oriental Jazz) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Hip Hop Connection with bands from Egypt, France, Germany and Turkey at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Wust el Balad (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Sunday, June 20, 2010
- Yehya Khalil (Oriental Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- The Nubian Drums led by Intesar Abdel Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi 8:00 PM
Monday, June 21, 2010
- Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Hisham Gabr present a “Gala Concert” featuring the Stars of the Cairo Opera Company in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
- Crash Boom Bang (Funk and Dance Floor covers) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
- Fête de la Musique 2010 with Hindi Zahra (France), El Tanbura (Egypt) and Egyptian Project (France/Egypt) at the Cairo Citadel, starting 9:00 PM (and at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria on the following day, Thursday June 24)
- Ana Masry (Contemporary Egyptian music) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
- DJ Rami (Boogie night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 24, 2010
- Khaled Nouh (Egyptian music) at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Eftekasat (Jazz) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- Urban Preachers (Rock’n’Blues, Soul & Funk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Friday, June 25, 2010
- Donia Masoud (Egyptian Folk music) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- Abdel halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music conducted by Salah Gobashi at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- DJ Ouzo (Club House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Fête de la Musique Quizz #5
The French cultural centre is launching a Quizz in collaboration with Cairo Live Events Guide.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The questions so far, are:
# 4 - To which famous artist did the British press compare Hindi Zahra?
# 5 - What's the typical instrument of the group "El Tanbura"?
You can reply to any of them, the more questions you reply to, the more the chances to win.
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
For more information about Fête de la Musique in Cairo, click here.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The questions so far, are:
# 1 - When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
# 2 - What’s the country of origin of the musicians of “Egyptian project”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
# 4 - To which famous artist did the British press compare Hindi Zahra?
# 5 - What's the typical instrument of the group "El Tanbura"?
You can reply to any of them, the more questions you reply to, the more the chances to win.
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
For more information about Fête de la Musique in Cairo, click here.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
HIP HOP CONNECTION in Cairo ... and Alexandria
Hip Hop Connection is a spicy musical experiment that counts on the intercultural bonds created by common forms of artistic expression. Five Hip Hop groups from four countries across the Euro-Mediterranean exchange their styles and ideas about Hip Hop in search of common grounds. Hip Hop Connection presents the outcome of this experiment in a joined performance. Featuring: Y-Crew (Egypt), Les Gourmets (France), the Berlin Allstars (Germany) and Ayben (Turkey).
The project is presented by the Goethe Institute Egypt, the French Cultural & Cooperation Centre, Turkish Consulate and the Anna Lindh Foundation.
For information about the groups performing, click here.
18/06 at Villa Antoniadis, Alexandria, 7.00 pm (free)
19/06 at Sawy Culturewheel, Cairo, 8.00 pm. (15 L.E.)
The project is presented by the Goethe Institute Egypt, the French Cultural & Cooperation Centre, Turkish Consulate and the Anna Lindh Foundation.
For information about the groups performing, click here.
18/06 at Villa Antoniadis, Alexandria, 7.00 pm (free)
19/06 at Sawy Culturewheel, Cairo, 8.00 pm. (15 L.E.)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Fête de la Musique Quizz #4
The French cultural centre is launching a Quizz in collaboration with Cairo Live Events Guide.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The questions so far, are:
You can reply to any of them, the more questions you reply to, the more the chances to win.
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
For more information about Fête de la Musique in Cairo, click here.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The questions so far, are:
# 1 - When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
# 2 - What’s the country of origin of the musicians of “Egyptian project”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
- # 4 - To which famous artist did the British press compare Hindi Zahra?
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
For more information about Fête de la Musique in Cairo, click here.
Monday, June 14, 2010
11th Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival
The 11th edition of the Egyptian International Modern Dance Festival will take place from Wednesday June 16 to Monday July 5, 2010.
Venues of this much awaited event will be the Cairo Opera House (Main, Small and Open Air theatres) and the Gomhouria Theatre. Those living in Alexandria can catch some of the shows at the Sayed Darwish Theatre.
This edition will feature companies from France, Tunisia, Sudan, USA, Switzerland, Greece and Turkey, in addition to several companies from Egypt.
For more information and a full programme of the event, click here.
Venues of this much awaited event will be the Cairo Opera House (Main, Small and Open Air theatres) and the Gomhouria Theatre. Those living in Alexandria can catch some of the shows at the Sayed Darwish Theatre.
This edition will feature companies from France, Tunisia, Sudan, USA, Switzerland, Greece and Turkey, in addition to several companies from Egypt.
For more information and a full programme of the event, click here.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
2nd Cairo Refugee Film Festival
The 2nd Cairo Refugee Film Festival will take place from Thursday June 17 to Sunday June 20, 2010 in the open air cinema (Cinema Al-Fourn) of the Darb 1718 Contemporary Art and Culture Center.
Also this year the organizers have set up a very interesting programme and, as a plus, will accomodate you on cosy bean bags under the stars.
Oh, and on the closing evening there will be even a concert!
For the full programme of the festival with additional information and synopsis of each movie, click here (facebook), or here (blogspot).
Also this year the organizers have set up a very interesting programme and, as a plus, will accomodate you on cosy bean bags under the stars.
Oh, and on the closing evening there will be even a concert!
For the full programme of the festival with additional information and synopsis of each movie, click here (facebook), or here (blogspot).
Fête de la Musique Quizz # 3
The French cultural centre is launching a Quizz in collaboration with Cairo Live Events Guide.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The questions so far, are:
You can reply to any of them, the more reply you send in, the more the chances to win.
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The questions so far, are:
# 1 - When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
# 2 - What’s the country of origin of the musicians of “Egyptian project”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
# 3 - From which city in Egypt is the group “El Tanbura”?
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
Friday, June 11, 2010
FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE QUIZZ #2
The French cultural centre is launching a Quizz in collaboration with Cairo Live Events Guide.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The first two questions are:
# 2 - What’s the country of origin of the musicians of “Egyptian project” ?
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The first two questions are:
# 1 - When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
Show your knowledge by sending your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.org
Thursday, June 10, 2010
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC Jun 12 - Jun 18, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ahmed El Saidi with soloist Amira Selim (Soprano) presents music from Grieg, Britten and Schumann in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- A Fula’s Call (Holland), i.Trio (Switzerland) and Massar Egbari (Egypt) at the Geneina Theatre in Al-Azhar Park, 7:00 PM
- El Masreyeen Band with Hani Shenouda at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- A Fula’s Call (Holland/Afro beat, Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Sunday, June 13, 2010
- Dominique Merlet (France/Piano) presents works from Schumann and Chopin in the Golden Hall of the Mohamed Ali Palace, 8:00 PM
- i-Trio (Switzerland/Jazz, Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at the Townhouse Gallery, 5:00 PM
- Samaa Band led by Intesar Abdel Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music with Mohamed Sarwat in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi 8:00 PM
Monday, June 14, 2010
- National Arab Music Ensemble conducted by Selim Sahab in the Open Air Theatre of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- DJ Kat (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
- Al-Inshad Al-Dini Religious Song Ensemble in the Small hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- Gianfranco Pappalardo (Italy/Piano) presents music from Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Salieri in the Theatre of the Italian Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 17, 2010
- Hassan Sharara (Violin) and Emad Hamdy (Guitar) recital with soprano Christine Khalil in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Yorka Band (Andalusian music) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- The Riff Band (Vocal jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Friday, June 18, 2010
- Julie Karagouni (Greece/Soprano) and Alkyoni Malekaki (Greece/Piano) recital in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Salalem (Arabic music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ahmed El Saidi with soloist Amira Selim (Soprano) presents music from Grieg, Britten and Schumann in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- A Fula’s Call (Holland), i.Trio (Switzerland) and Massar Egbari (Egypt) at the Geneina Theatre in Al-Azhar Park, 7:00 PM
- El Masreyeen Band with Hani Shenouda at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- A Fula’s Call (Holland/Afro beat, Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Sunday, June 13, 2010
- Dominique Merlet (France/Piano) presents works from Schumann and Chopin in the Golden Hall of the Mohamed Ali Palace, 8:00 PM
- i-Trio (Switzerland/Jazz, Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at the Townhouse Gallery, 5:00 PM
- Samaa Band led by Intesar Abdel Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- Abdel Halim Nowera Ensemble for Arab Music with Mohamed Sarwat in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi 8:00 PM
Monday, June 14, 2010
- National Arab Music Ensemble conducted by Selim Sahab in the Open Air Theatre of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- DJ Kat (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
- Al-Inshad Al-Dini Religious Song Ensemble in the Small hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
- Gianfranco Pappalardo (Italy/Piano) presents music from Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Salieri in the Theatre of the Italian Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 17, 2010
- Hassan Sharara (Violin) and Emad Hamdy (Guitar) recital with soprano Christine Khalil in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- “Streets of Cairo” Egyptian and Danish DJ Collaboration at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Yorka Band (Andalusian music) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- The Riff Band (Vocal jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Friday, June 18, 2010
- Julie Karagouni (Greece/Soprano) and Alkyoni Malekaki (Greece/Piano) recital in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Salalem (Arabic music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- DJ Mad Lou (Club House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Celebrate the 29th anniversary of “Fête de la Musique” with us! An international Music festival proposing free concerts everywhere in the world
The French cultural centre is launching a Quizz in collaboration with Cairo Live Events Guide.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The first question is:
- When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
Show your knowledge and send your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.
Answer the questions you'll find posted at regular intervals on this page and you can win gifts and prizes offered by TV5.
The first question is:
- When was la fête de la musique launched for the first time?
Show your knowledge and send your reply to fetedelamusique2010@cfcc-eg.
Monday, June 7, 2010
ARTBEAT Festival
The ARTBEAT Festival will take place from Thursday June 10 to Sunday June 13, 2010 in Cairo and El Minia. Venues in Cairo will be the Cairo Jazz Club, the Darb 1718 Art and Culture Center, and the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park.
As far as live music is concerned, the organizers will bring to Cairo the following bands: Al Nile Band, El Dor El Awal and Massar Egbari (Egypt), Robert Fischer and Zaebo (Germany), A Fula's Call (Holland), i-Trio (Switzerland) and La Banda del Pepo (Spain).
For more information and a full programme of the event, click here.
As far as live music is concerned, the organizers will bring to Cairo the following bands: Al Nile Band, El Dor El Awal and Massar Egbari (Egypt), Robert Fischer and Zaebo (Germany), A Fula's Call (Holland), i-Trio (Switzerland) and La Banda del Pepo (Spain).
For more information and a full programme of the event, click here.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
"SOMETHING COLORFUL" Photographic Exhibition
The exhibition, organized by the Cairo Camera Club, opens on Wednesday June 9 at 7:30 PM and runs until June 15, 2010.
The venue is the Talaat Harb Cultural Centre. For more information, click here.
The venue is the Talaat Harb Cultural Centre. For more information, click here.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC June 5 - June 11
Saturday, June 5, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andreas Spörri with soloist Yasser El Serafi (Violin) presents music from Beethoven, Spörri and Mozart in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad (Jordan/Funk Fusion) at the After8, 10:00 PM
- Bashir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Sunday, June 6, 2010
- Piano recital by Ruya Taner and Hande Dalkilic (Turkey) with music by Chopin, Liszt and Grieg in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Wust El Balad (Contemporary Egyptian music) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Groovy Aspirin (Funk Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Bashir (Nubian music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- The Nubian Drums led by Intesar Abdel Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi 8:00 PM
- National Arab Music Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
Monday, June 7, 2010
- Marijana Sipka (Violin/Bosnia), Mohamed Hamdy (Clarinet) and Hee Jung Ahn (Piano) recital in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Like Jelly (Acoustic Rock) at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Stand Band and Arab Worries (Rap & Hip Hop) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at After8, 10:00 PM
- DJ Omar Sherif (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
- Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Ballet Company with the Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Giuseppe Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Aga-Shio (Japan) with special guest Mahmoud Kamal (Nai) present an evening of Unprecedented Music Crossovers in the Small hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds and Groovy Aspirin (Rock & Blues, Jazz and Reggae) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at After8, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
- Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Ballet Company with the Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Giuseppe Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Azza Balbaa (Arabic music) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
- DJ Amr Hosny (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 10, 2010
- Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Ballet Company with the Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Giuseppe Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Kolthomiat with the National Arab Music Ensemble conducted by Salah Gobashi in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad, Salalem and Ressala at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Nass Makan (Egyptian music) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- La Banda del Pepo (Spain/Flamenco-Mediterranean) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
Friday, June 11, 2010
- Khaled Nouh (Arabic music) at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Nomads Intercontinental (Jazz) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 7:00 PM
- Salalem (Arabic music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andreas Spörri with soloist Yasser El Serafi (Violin) presents music from Beethoven, Spörri and Mozart in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad (Jordan/Funk Fusion) at the After8, 10:00 PM
- Bashir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Sunday, June 6, 2010
- Piano recital by Ruya Taner and Hande Dalkilic (Turkey) with music by Chopin, Liszt and Grieg in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Wust El Balad (Contemporary Egyptian music) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Groovy Aspirin (Funk Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Bashir (Nubian music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- The Nubian Drums led by Intesar Abdel Fattah at the Ghouri Palace, 8:00 PM
- El-Nil Troupe for folk instruments (Folk music and songs) at Beit Al-Suheimi 8:00 PM
- National Arab Music Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
Monday, June 7, 2010
- Marijana Sipka (Violin/Bosnia), Mohamed Hamdy (Clarinet) and Hee Jung Ahn (Piano) recital in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Like Jelly (Acoustic Rock) at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Stand Band and Arab Worries (Rap & Hip Hop) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at After8, 10:00 PM
- DJ Omar Sherif (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
- Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Ballet Company with the Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Giuseppe Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Aga-Shio (Japan) with special guest Mahmoud Kamal (Nai) present an evening of Unprecedented Music Crossovers in the Small hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds and Groovy Aspirin (Rock & Blues, Jazz and Reggae) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- DJ Dina El Ghareeb at After8, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
- Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Ballet Company with the Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Giuseppe Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Azza Balbaa (Arabic music) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble (Music of the Delta) at the Makan Centre 9:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray 8:30 PM
- DJ Amr Hosny (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, June 10, 2010
- Cairo Opera Company and Cairo Opera Ballet Company with the Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Giuseppe Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’amore” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Kolthomiat with the National Arab Music Ensemble conducted by Salah Gobashi in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Autostrad, Salalem and Ressala at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Nass Makan (Egyptian music) at the Geneina Theatre in Al Azhar Park, 9:00 PM
- La Banda del Pepo (Spain/Flamenco-Mediterranean) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
Friday, June 11, 2010
- Khaled Nouh (Arabic music) at El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Nomads Intercontinental (Jazz) at El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 7:00 PM
- Salalem (Arabic music) at After8, 10:00 PM
- Zaebo and Robert Fischer (Germany/Electronica) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
YASSER EL SERAFI
First Concert Master of the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, Yasser El Serafi was born in Alexandria in 1969. At the age of six he started to play the violin at the Alexandria Conservatoire with Renato Borghese and Lisette Meguerditchian and won the first prize in the national Strings Competition in 1986.
In 1988,he received a scholarship from the French government to continue his musical studies in Paris. He was awarded four gold medals in violin, chamber music, conducting, and theory of music, as well as the excellence degree in violin and chamber music from the Conservatoire National de Rueil-Malmaison and the Conservatoire National de Paris.
He performed as a soloist with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra in 1991 and 1993 at the anniversary of the Cairo Opera House. He gave recitals in Paris, Rome, Geneva and in Japan at Suntory Hall, Aoyama University in Tokyo, Nagoya Opera House and Kyoto Concert Hall.
Yasser El Serafi conducted the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, the Alexandria Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestre Symphonique de Rueil-Malmaison, the Orchestre de l'Ecume and the Cairo Symphony Orchestra in 2005 where he performed the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvorak.
Yasser El Serafi will play in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House as violin soloist the concert on D Major, op. 61 by Ludwig Van Beethoven, on Sunday June 5, 2010 at 9:00 PM with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Andreas Spörri.
In 1988,he received a scholarship from the French government to continue his musical studies in Paris. He was awarded four gold medals in violin, chamber music, conducting, and theory of music, as well as the excellence degree in violin and chamber music from the Conservatoire National de Rueil-Malmaison and the Conservatoire National de Paris.
He performed as a soloist with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra in 1991 and 1993 at the anniversary of the Cairo Opera House. He gave recitals in Paris, Rome, Geneva and in Japan at Suntory Hall, Aoyama University in Tokyo, Nagoya Opera House and Kyoto Concert Hall.
Yasser El Serafi conducted the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra, the Alexandria Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestre Symphonique de Rueil-Malmaison, the Orchestre de l'Ecume and the Cairo Symphony Orchestra in 2005 where he performed the New World Symphony by Antonin Dvorak.
Yasser El Serafi will play in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House as violin soloist the concert on D Major, op. 61 by Ludwig Van Beethoven, on Sunday June 5, 2010 at 9:00 PM with the Cairo Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Andreas Spörri.
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