Yes, CLEG is on holiday, but I received and gladly publish this piece of information.
Sherif Abdel Samad, a young author and producer for the German television ARD, just published his first novel in Arabic called "Shai2 men El Madi" (Something from the past). Diwan Bookstore in Zamalek will host Sherif at a book signing event on Sunday December 26, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
For more information about the book (that has an intriguing plot) and the author, click here.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
CLEG on Holiday
Cairo Live Events Guide goes on holiday.
Season's greetings to you all, and see you in January for another exciting season of Cairo events.
"The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes -- ah, that is where the art resides."
Artur Schnabel, pianist (1882-1951)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Al-WaZZa in concert at the Rawabet Theatre
Just got news (thanks Yahya!) that the Sudanese reggae group Al-WaZZa will play another concert in town on Sunday December 19, 2010 at 8:00 PM at the Rawabet Theatre, 3 Hussein Al Me’mar Pasha St., Off Mahmoud Bassiouny St., From Talaat Harb Sq., Downtown, Cairo (just beside the Townhouse Gallery).
For more information about this specific event click here.
For more information about this specific event click here.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC Dec. 18 - Dec. 24, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marcello Mottadelli with soloist Inès Abdel Daim (Flute) and Carol McLaughlin (Harp) present works from Mozart and Beethoven in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Osiris Singers Chamber Choir Christmas Concert in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- City Band in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 7:30 PM
- Beshir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 19, 2010
- Arab Music Concert for the Egyptian-Bahreini Friendship Society in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Conservatoire Concert in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- Groovy Aspirin (Funk Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Beshir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the After Eight, 10:30 PM
- 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, December 20, 2010
- Guy Manoukian (Lebanon) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- El Masreyeen in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- DJ Omar El Sherif (Vocal House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at the After Eight Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
- Neveen Allouba Christmas Concert in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Yahya Khalil (Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00
- Crash Boom Bang (Funky) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Dj Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 10:30 PM
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
- Gala El Hadidi Christmas Concert in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Ghassan Al Youssef and Dina Abdel Hamid (Oud) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Yasmine Emblaton in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- DJ Ramy (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- DJ Doody at the After Eight Club, 10:30 PM
Thursday, December 23, 2010
- Cairo Opera Ballet with Cairo Opera Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui present Tchaikovsky’s ballet “The Nutcracker” in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Awtar Ensemble led by Amr Abdel Moneim at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Screwdriver (Rock’n’Roll) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Rango (Sudanese Music) at the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at the After Eight Club, 10:30 PM
Friday, December 24, 2010
- Rasha Yehya Ensemble in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Eskenderella in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- El Tanbura (Folk Music from Port Said) in the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- DJ Amir Sharara (Funky Groovy Tunes) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Salalem (Egyptian music) at the After Eight Club, 10:30 PM
DALIA FAROUK
I attended the Cairo Choral Society performance of Händel’s Messiah at the Ewart Memorial Hall and was confronted for the first time with the wonderful voice of Dalia Farouk. Though not an Opera buff, I was really impressed by the beauty of her voice, so I saw it fit to add hers to CLEG Bios, hoping that there will be soon many other opportunities to see her live; I might even be enticed to go more often to see Opera performances...
"Dalia Farouk was 14 when she began her singing studies at the Cairo Conservatory, graduating with honors in 1997. Since then she has studied at UCLA and Julliard, and at Indiana University as a Fulbright scholar. She took a doctorate in singing from l’École Normale de Musique de Paris, also with a scholarship.
Dalia has been a member of the Cairo Opera Company since 1997. Her repertoire include the principal soprano roles in Il Barbiere di Siviglia, L’Elisir d’Amore, La Bohème, Un Ballo in Maschera, The Magic Flute, The Telephone, Don Pasquale, Romeo and Juliet, Suor Angelica, Dido and Aeneas.
She has also performed in The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, West Side Story and Sound of Music. In 2008 she was invited to perform as soloist in the occasion of the International Celebration of France’s Presidency of the European Union, and of the Anniversary of the Cairo Opera House. She is also a recitalist, having performed in Egypt, France, Germany, United States and Morocco."
Biography by Anne Marie Shalaby, taken from the Program of Händel’s Messiah performance of the Cairo Choral Society (Dec. 2010)
Articles on the press:
Daily News 2008
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Invention - A Children's Play
The Invention, a children's play by Brad Gromelski, directed by Amina Khalil and Leila Saad will be performed on Friday December 17, 2010 at En Vogue in Heliopolis at 2:00 PM and in the Oriental Hall of AUC Tahrir Campus at 7:00 PM, on Saturday, December 18 in the Alumni Lounge of AUC New Cairo Campus at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 21 at Diwan Bookstor in Heliopolis at 7:00 PM, and on Saturday January 8, 2011 at the Fun Yard on Cairo-Alex Road (km. 18) at 11:00 AM and at Darb 1718 at 3:00 PM.
Brad Gromelski's "The Invention" is a play that involves the efforts of the Narrator and three Fun Merchants to assemble a toy machine they have invented. Conflict arises when Kalibad, a toy spy, arrives and attempts to sabotage the invention. The main character in the show is The Audience, whose vocal and physical participation is necessary for the play to exist. The children of the audience shout warnings of Kalibad's arrival, carry and actually assemble the invention on stage, put together a cage and trap Kalibad inside of it, and co operate in other tasks. If the children are successful in their efforts, they receive a surprise souvenir of their adventure. (by Samuel French Inc.)
Brad Gromelski's "The Invention" is a play that involves the efforts of the Narrator and three Fun Merchants to assemble a toy machine they have invented. Conflict arises when Kalibad, a toy spy, arrives and attempts to sabotage the invention. The main character in the show is The Audience, whose vocal and physical participation is necessary for the play to exist. The children of the audience shout warnings of Kalibad's arrival, carry and actually assemble the invention on stage, put together a cage and trap Kalibad inside of it, and co operate in other tasks. If the children are successful in their efforts, they receive a surprise souvenir of their adventure. (by Samuel French Inc.)
Monday, December 13, 2010
MICHELLE ROUNDS
Jazz Diva – from the far-flung, exotic Pacific Islands – now based in Cairo, Michelle performs jazz, originals and more. Renowned for her innovative scatting, improvisation and superb musicality, Michelle presents a show of great warmth and diverse emotions within her music, she transports her audience during her songs, and has solid followings throughout the world – a true international performer – her most recent album is “Autumn Leaves” released on 25 May 2010 (Spectra Records USA).
If you love jazz, do not miss the opportunity to see her live.
To see videos of Michelle Rounds, click here
Websites:
http://www.michellerounds.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Michelle.Rounds.Music
http://mrounds.hypermart.net/MichelleRounds/2101.html
Articles on the press:
Rock Era (Nov. 2010), click here.
Al-Ahram Weekly (May 2011), click here.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
A Secret Voyage - Photography Exhibition
The photographic exhibition by Sandro Vannini "A Secret Voyage - A Journey into the Realm of the Pharaohs" from the book "A Secret Voyage - Love, Magic and Mysteries into the Realm of the Pharaos" by Zahi Hawass opened today in Room 44 of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and will run until January 12, 2011.
The large-format photographs taken and printed using cutting-edge digital technology give the observer the chance to see new details in a selection of outstanding works of art of the pharaonic era.
The large-format photographs taken and printed using cutting-edge digital technology give the observer the chance to see new details in a selection of outstanding works of art of the pharaonic era.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
After Eight Night Pub and Restaurant
Feeling that Cairo lacks a bit of that “underground” flair? Looking for something more “alternative” than the Buddha Bar? Want to have plenty of fun with live music from some of the most entertaining bands in town? Well, the After Eight might well be what you are looking for.
To be clear from the outset, I have to say that this is not a place that will please everyone. Strictly speaking, the place resembles more a cellar than a club. Its entrance is in a shabby alley off Kasr El Nil Street, a place you would not even notice if it was not for the big After Eight sign above it. The venue is small, with windows permanently shut (I suspect they are only a decorative item). The light is so dim that you’ll have problem recognizing your partner, and the air is clouded by an ever increasing layer of fog created by the smoke of hundreds of cigarettes. The place is usually as packed as a Talaat Harb pavement at weekends, and when the music starts, it is time to practice your hand (and body) language as any form of verbal communication is virtually impossible.
Sounds like hell? Well, provided you are the right person for the place, it isn’t! The décor is basic but functional. The dim lights give a cosy feeling to the place (was about to say intimate, but it does not really apply here, unless you arrive at 9:00 PM when the place is virtually empty), the service is efficient and very friendly without being affected, the amplification system is of good quality, the crowd (overwhelmingly local) is young, energetic and very civilized (thanks probably to the “couples only” door policy). On the top of it the food and beverage menu will not blow a hole in your wallet (prices available on the website). The live bands performing at After Eight are of the highest quality (Salalem, Wust El Balad, Sahra and Bashir are regulars). Live concerts start around 11:30 PM and go usually on until 1:30 AM (with a break). Before, after, and in between, it is the DJ that keeps the ambiance warm. Closing time is 3:00 AM. There is a minimum charge of 100 LE at weekends and on Monday, and 60 LE the other days. You shall be 25 years of age to get access to the place (bring ID).
You will smell like a smoked herring, your ears will whistle, you'll lose your voice, and you’ll probably be dead tired the “morning after”, but you’ll have had a hell of an evening, guaranteed!
After Eight Night Pub and Restaurant - 6, Kasr El Nil St. (just a block before the “Arabesque” restaurant), Downtown Cairo. Tel: 010 3398000. Website: http://www.after8cairo.com
To be clear from the outset, I have to say that this is not a place that will please everyone. Strictly speaking, the place resembles more a cellar than a club. Its entrance is in a shabby alley off Kasr El Nil Street, a place you would not even notice if it was not for the big After Eight sign above it. The venue is small, with windows permanently shut (I suspect they are only a decorative item). The light is so dim that you’ll have problem recognizing your partner, and the air is clouded by an ever increasing layer of fog created by the smoke of hundreds of cigarettes. The place is usually as packed as a Talaat Harb pavement at weekends, and when the music starts, it is time to practice your hand (and body) language as any form of verbal communication is virtually impossible.
Sounds like hell? Well, provided you are the right person for the place, it isn’t! The décor is basic but functional. The dim lights give a cosy feeling to the place (was about to say intimate, but it does not really apply here, unless you arrive at 9:00 PM when the place is virtually empty), the service is efficient and very friendly without being affected, the amplification system is of good quality, the crowd (overwhelmingly local) is young, energetic and very civilized (thanks probably to the “couples only” door policy). On the top of it the food and beverage menu will not blow a hole in your wallet (prices available on the website). The live bands performing at After Eight are of the highest quality (Salalem, Wust El Balad, Sahra and Bashir are regulars). Live concerts start around 11:30 PM and go usually on until 1:30 AM (with a break). Before, after, and in between, it is the DJ that keeps the ambiance warm. Closing time is 3:00 AM. There is a minimum charge of 100 LE at weekends and on Monday, and 60 LE the other days. You shall be 25 years of age to get access to the place (bring ID).
You will smell like a smoked herring, your ears will whistle, you'll lose your voice, and you’ll probably be dead tired the “morning after”, but you’ll have had a hell of an evening, guaranteed!
After Eight Night Pub and Restaurant - 6, Kasr El Nil St. (just a block before the “Arabesque” restaurant), Downtown Cairo. Tel: 010 3398000. Website: http://www.after8cairo.com
Friday, December 10, 2010
XII International Cairo Biennale
The 12th International Cairo Biennale will open its doors on Sunday December 12, 2010 and will keep art lovers duly busy till Februar 12, 2011.
Subtitled "The Diversity of All and Everything Possible", the event will take place at the Museum of Modern Art, at the Palace of the Arts (both located in the Cairo Opera Grounds) and at the Horizon (in the Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Giza) and El Bab Galleries (also in the Cairo Opera Grounds). Two satellite exhibitions will be held in connection with the Biennale, one titled "Arab Artists in Diaspora", and the other "Contemporary Egyptian Photography".
Over 80 artists from more than 40 countries will take place to Biennale.
For more information about the event, click here to be redirected to the Biennale's website. There is another government website dedicated to the event (click here) where you can find more information about the venues and what I consider a better arranged artists section.
Subtitled "The Diversity of All and Everything Possible", the event will take place at the Museum of Modern Art, at the Palace of the Arts (both located in the Cairo Opera Grounds) and at the Horizon (in the Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Giza) and El Bab Galleries (also in the Cairo Opera Grounds). Two satellite exhibitions will be held in connection with the Biennale, one titled "Arab Artists in Diaspora", and the other "Contemporary Egyptian Photography".
Over 80 artists from more than 40 countries will take place to Biennale.
For more information about the event, click here to be redirected to the Biennale's website. There is another government website dedicated to the event (click here) where you can find more information about the venues and what I consider a better arranged artists section.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC Dec. 11 - Dec. 17, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marcello Mottadelli with soloist Ashraf Atallah (Clarinet) present works from Mussorgsky, Resanovic and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Don Carlo” live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 7:30 PM
- Tony Kaldas (Oriental Latin Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 12, 2010
- John O’Conor (Ireland/Piano) presents works from Haydn, Field, Beethoven, Schubert and Ginastera in the Golden Hall of the Mohamed Ali Palace, 8:00 PM
- Philarmonic Chamber Orchestra conducted by Ahmed El Saedi with soloist Judith Halàsz (soprano) presents a Christmas Concert with works from Schubert, Torelli, Bach, Haydn and Corelli at the German Church in Bulaq (Galaa St.), 7:00 PM
- Emad Hamdy Guitar Recital with soprano Christine Khalil in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- National Arab Music Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Al Wazza (Sudan/Reggae music) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Amir Moussa (Oriental music) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Project Picasol & Guests (France/Groove Jazz Improvisation) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- AUC Guitar Ensemble in the Sharja Art Gallery of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Beshir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the After Eight, 10:00 PM
- Samaa’ for Religious Chants and Sufi Music 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, December 13, 2010
- Claudio Baglioni “One World Tour 2010” (Italy) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Christmas Celebrations Harp Ensemble Recital at the Qubbet al Ghouri (Ghouri Palace), 8:00 PM
- Rosario Toledo Flamenco Troupe (Spain) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Offbeat Band in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- DJ Roro & Friends (Retro Funky Latin House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- AUC Student Soloists showcase performance in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Opera String Quartet in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- El Sakia String Orchestra conducted by Mohammed Saad Basha, in collaboration with the Ti-Oro Choir present a Christmas Concert in the Wisdom hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- One Night Stand in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- AUC Chamber Singers conducted by John Baboukis in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00
- Wust El Balad (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Dj Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Riff Band (Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Arab Music Ensemble directed by Wael El Mahallawy in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- DJ Masters @ Funk (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- DJ Doody at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Thursday, December 16, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Flute and Harp Recital with Inès Abdel Daim and Carrol McLaughlin. Music by Donizetti, Blavet, McLaughlin, Faurè and others, in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Religious Song Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Pacific Islands/Blues, Jazz, Reggae) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- David Marcus (Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- DJ Alexkid (France/Groovy French House) at the French Cultural Center in Mounira, 9:00 PM
- Rango (Sudanese Music) at the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 17, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Amira Reda (Soprano) opera aria recital in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- El Tanbura (Folk Music from Port Said) in the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- DJ Amir Hosny (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Salalem (Egyptian music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marcello Mottadelli with soloist Ashraf Atallah (Clarinet) present works from Mussorgsky, Resanovic and Mendelssohn-Bartholdy in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Don Carlo” live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 7:30 PM
- Tony Kaldas (Oriental Latin Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 12, 2010
- John O’Conor (Ireland/Piano) presents works from Haydn, Field, Beethoven, Schubert and Ginastera in the Golden Hall of the Mohamed Ali Palace, 8:00 PM
- Philarmonic Chamber Orchestra conducted by Ahmed El Saedi with soloist Judith Halàsz (soprano) presents a Christmas Concert with works from Schubert, Torelli, Bach, Haydn and Corelli at the German Church in Bulaq (Galaa St.), 7:00 PM
- Emad Hamdy Guitar Recital with soprano Christine Khalil in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- National Arab Music Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Al Wazza (Sudan/Reggae music) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Amir Moussa (Oriental music) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Project Picasol & Guests (France/Groove Jazz Improvisation) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- AUC Guitar Ensemble in the Sharja Art Gallery of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Beshir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the After Eight, 10:00 PM
- Samaa’ for Religious Chants and Sufi Music 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, December 13, 2010
- Claudio Baglioni “One World Tour 2010” (Italy) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Christmas Celebrations Harp Ensemble Recital at the Qubbet al Ghouri (Ghouri Palace), 8:00 PM
- Rosario Toledo Flamenco Troupe (Spain) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Offbeat Band in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- DJ Roro & Friends (Retro Funky Latin House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- AUC Student Soloists showcase performance in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Opera String Quartet in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- El Sakia String Orchestra conducted by Mohammed Saad Basha, in collaboration with the Ti-Oro Choir present a Christmas Concert in the Wisdom hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- One Night Stand in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- AUC Chamber Singers conducted by John Baboukis in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00
- Wust El Balad (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Dj Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- The Riff Band (Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Arab Music Ensemble directed by Wael El Mahallawy in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 5:30 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- DJ Masters @ Funk (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- DJ Doody at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Thursday, December 16, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Flute and Harp Recital with Inès Abdel Daim and Carrol McLaughlin. Music by Donizetti, Blavet, McLaughlin, Faurè and others, in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Religious Song Ensemble at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Michelle Rounds (Pacific Islands/Blues, Jazz, Reggae) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- David Marcus (Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- DJ Alexkid (France/Groovy French House) at the French Cultural Center in Mounira, 9:00 PM
- Rango (Sudanese Music) at the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 17, 2010
- The Cairo Opera Company conducted by Nader Abbassi presents the opera “Miramar”, adapted from Naguib Mahfouz’s novel, with music from Sherif Mohie Eldin and libretto by Sayed Hegab, in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Amira Reda (Soprano) opera aria recital in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- El Tanbura (Folk Music from Port Said) in the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- DJ Amir Hosny (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Salalem (Egyptian music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
AUC BOOKSTORES HOLIDAY BOOK FAIR WEEK
A tip to all booklovers: from Saturday December 11 to Thursday December 16, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM the two AUC bookstores in Downtown and Zamalek will host the traditional Holiday Book Fair Week. Not only a chance to buy your season's gifts but one as well to fill that annoying gaps in your bookshelves saving up to 80%!
For complete bookstores address details and maps, click here.
For complete bookstores address details and maps, click here.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
BIBLIOTHECA ALEXANDRINA FILM PROGRAM - December 2010
December 11 to 14, 2010
NAGUIB MAHFOUZ DAY (December 11):
BAYN EL-SAMA WA EL-ARD (BETWEEN SKY AND LAND)
Directed by Salah Abou Seif
Egypt – Fiction – 1959 – 85 min.
(The B.A 100 Egyptian Films)
THARTHARA FAWK EL-NIL (CHITCHAT ON THE NILE)
Directed by Houssen Kamal
Egypt – Fiction – 1971 – 115 min.
(Arabic dialogue with English subtitles)
EL-MOUZNEBOUN (THE GUILTY)
Directed by Said Marzouk
Egypt – Fiction – 1976 – 120 min.
(The B.A 100 Egyptian Films)
EL-GOOAE (THE HUNGER)
Directed by Ali Badrakhan
Egypt – Fiction – 1986 – 130 min.
(The B.A 100 Egyptian Films)
(Arabic dialogue with English subtitles)
December 18, 2010
Short Films from the “Video Moments” Film festival:
Video Art and Sound Creation
A film program curated by Marc Mercier
Great expectation, directed by Alexei Gubenco
Romania – 2008 – 3 min.
Dance floor, directed by Charlotte Rousseau
France – 2009 – 3 min.
Spin, directed by Max Hattler
UK/France/Germania – 2010 – 4 min.
Nature Nature, directed by Hilda Daniel
USA/Singapore/Irak/India – 2005 – 2 min.
Improvisations Urbaines, directed by Benjamin Juhel
France – 2009 – 9 min.
Passages, directed by Inés Wickmann
Colombia/France – 2009 – 8 min.
Annorstädes, directed by Hondartza Fraga
Spain – 2010 – 3 min.
Who lives in my head?, directed by Margarida Paiva
Portugal/Norway – 2009 – 4 min.
Hiddensee music from Sylt, directed by Malgorzta Czajowska
Poland – 2010 – 5 min.
Die Nebensonne, directed by Stuart Pound
England – 2008 – 2 min.
IPS, directed by Dominique Comtat
France – 2010 – 5 min.
Corrida urbaine, directed by Marc Mercier
France – 2008 – 3 min.
An introduction to the history of Video Art
A film program curated by Marc Mercier
Sun in your head, directed by Gustavo Kortsarz
Argentina – 2008 – 4 min.
Sun in your head, directed by Wolf Vostell
Germany – 1963 – 7 min.
Dog duet, directed by William Wegman
USA – 1975 – 3 min.
Dog duet, directed by Pascal Lièvre
France – 2009 – 3 min.
The reflecting pool, directed by Pascal Lièvre
France – 2005 – 1 min.
The reflecting pool, directed by Bill Viola
USA – 1979 – 7 min.
The Great Suds your Duds Robbery, directed by Ira Schneider
USA – 1963 – 4 min.
H2O #9, directed by Ira Schneider
USA – 2009 – 5 min.
Ulcer Supreme, directed by Regina Vater
Brazil/USA – 2010 – 1 min.
Fluxus Films (extracts),
Films by Nam June Paik, Dick Higgins, George Maciunas and others.
Experimenting with Intersections
A film program curated by Ahmed Nabil
Mashi ya Basha, directed by Mark Lotfy
Egypt – 2010 – 6 min.
The Trip, directed by Ahmed Nabil
Egypt – 2009 – 18 min.
Looking for Woody, directed by Stephane Pachot
France – 1999 – 15 min.
One Eye Open, directed by Ikon
Egypt/Japan – 2010 – 17 min.
In Collaboration with ASIFA Egypt
In the memory of the Egyptian Animation pioneer Ali Moheeb (1935 – 2010)
A screening of some of his work and a seminar with Dr. Ali Saad Moheeb
(Screenings start at 7 pm – Free Entrance)
(All Screenings are held in the Auditorium Hall)
NAGUIB MAHFOUZ DAY (December 11):
BAYN EL-SAMA WA EL-ARD (BETWEEN SKY AND LAND)
Directed by Salah Abou Seif
Egypt – Fiction – 1959 – 85 min.
(The B.A 100 Egyptian Films)
THARTHARA FAWK EL-NIL (CHITCHAT ON THE NILE)
Directed by Houssen Kamal
Egypt – Fiction – 1971 – 115 min.
(Arabic dialogue with English subtitles)
EL-MOUZNEBOUN (THE GUILTY)
Directed by Said Marzouk
Egypt – Fiction – 1976 – 120 min.
(The B.A 100 Egyptian Films)
EL-GOOAE (THE HUNGER)
Directed by Ali Badrakhan
Egypt – Fiction – 1986 – 130 min.
(The B.A 100 Egyptian Films)
(Arabic dialogue with English subtitles)
December 18, 2010
Short Films from the “Video Moments” Film festival:
Video Art and Sound Creation
A film program curated by Marc Mercier
Great expectation, directed by Alexei Gubenco
Romania – 2008 – 3 min.
Dance floor, directed by Charlotte Rousseau
France – 2009 – 3 min.
Spin, directed by Max Hattler
UK/France/Germania – 2010 – 4 min.
Nature Nature, directed by Hilda Daniel
USA/Singapore/Irak/India – 2005 – 2 min.
Improvisations Urbaines, directed by Benjamin Juhel
France – 2009 – 9 min.
Passages, directed by Inés Wickmann
Colombia/France – 2009 – 8 min.
Annorstädes, directed by Hondartza Fraga
Spain – 2010 – 3 min.
Who lives in my head?, directed by Margarida Paiva
Portugal/Norway – 2009 – 4 min.
Hiddensee music from Sylt, directed by Malgorzta Czajowska
Poland – 2010 – 5 min.
Die Nebensonne, directed by Stuart Pound
England – 2008 – 2 min.
IPS, directed by Dominique Comtat
France – 2010 – 5 min.
Corrida urbaine, directed by Marc Mercier
France – 2008 – 3 min.
December 19, 2010
Short Films from the “Video Moments” Film festivalAn introduction to the history of Video Art
A film program curated by Marc Mercier
Sun in your head, directed by Gustavo Kortsarz
Argentina – 2008 – 4 min.
Sun in your head, directed by Wolf Vostell
Germany – 1963 – 7 min.
Dog duet, directed by William Wegman
USA – 1975 – 3 min.
Dog duet, directed by Pascal Lièvre
France – 2009 – 3 min.
The reflecting pool, directed by Pascal Lièvre
France – 2005 – 1 min.
The reflecting pool, directed by Bill Viola
USA – 1979 – 7 min.
The Great Suds your Duds Robbery, directed by Ira Schneider
USA – 1963 – 4 min.
H2O #9, directed by Ira Schneider
USA – 2009 – 5 min.
Ulcer Supreme, directed by Regina Vater
Brazil/USA – 2010 – 1 min.
Fluxus Films (extracts),
Films by Nam June Paik, Dick Higgins, George Maciunas and others.
December 20, 2010
Short Films from the “Video Moments” Film festivalExperimenting with Intersections
A film program curated by Ahmed Nabil
Mashi ya Basha, directed by Mark Lotfy
Egypt – 2010 – 6 min.
The Trip, directed by Ahmed Nabil
Egypt – 2009 – 18 min.
Looking for Woody, directed by Stephane Pachot
France – 1999 – 15 min.
One Eye Open, directed by Ikon
Egypt/Japan – 2010 – 17 min.
December 26, 2010
ANIMATION FILM FORUMIn Collaboration with ASIFA Egypt
In the memory of the Egyptian Animation pioneer Ali Moheeb (1935 – 2010)
A screening of some of his work and a seminar with Dr. Ali Saad Moheeb
(Screenings start at 7 pm – Free Entrance)
(All Screenings are held in the Auditorium Hall)
Monday, December 6, 2010
John O'Conor at the Mohamed Ali Palace
The highly acclaimed Irish pianist John O'Conor will perform on Sunday December 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM at the Mohamed Ali Palace on the island of Manial.
The program will feature works from Haydn, Field, Beethoven, Schubert, and Ginastera. For more details about the program and a biography of Mr. O'Conor, click here.
The program will feature works from Haydn, Field, Beethoven, Schubert, and Ginastera. For more details about the program and a biography of Mr. O'Conor, click here.
Cairo Choral Society at AUC's Ewart Hall
On Wednesday December 8, 2010 at 8:00 PM the Cairo Choral Society will perform Handel's Messiah at Ewart Hall, AUC Downtown. It promises to be the best performance of this work that the group has ever performed.
Prior to the concert, from 6:00 PM, there will be a reception for Friends of the Cairo Choral Society, and anyone else who love music, at the AUC bookstore, which can be entered from the hallway to the left of Ewart Hall.
If you are planning to attend the reception, please email tfolson40@yahoo.com or pva@aucegypt.edu
Prior to the concert, from 6:00 PM, there will be a reception for Friends of the Cairo Choral Society, and anyone else who love music, at the AUC bookstore, which can be entered from the hallway to the left of Ewart Hall.
If you are planning to attend the reception, please email tfolson40@yahoo.com or pva@aucegypt.edu
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Claudio Baglioni live in Cairo
The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, in cooperation with the Cairo Opera House will bring to Cairo one of the most famous and charismatic Italian songwriter, a real ambassador of Italian music worldwide, Claudio Baglioni.
As part of his “ONE WORLD TOUR 2010”, Claudio Baglioni will play on Monday December 13, 2010 at the Cairo Opera House. In this unique and extraordinary solo show, Claudio Baglioni will sing accompanied by piano and guitar his most beautiful songs, spanning a career of more than 40 years (he started in 1965).
For more information please contact the Cairo Opera House offices:
Information: 0020 2 27390144
Ticketing Office: 0020 2 27390114
Email: info@cairoopera.org
As part of his “ONE WORLD TOUR 2010”, Claudio Baglioni will play on Monday December 13, 2010 at the Cairo Opera House. In this unique and extraordinary solo show, Claudio Baglioni will sing accompanied by piano and guitar his most beautiful songs, spanning a career of more than 40 years (he started in 1965).
For more information please contact the Cairo Opera House offices:
Information: 0020 2 27390144
Ticketing Office: 0020 2 27390114
Email: info@cairoopera.org
Ahram Online Website
The brand new English website of Ahram online has been online (sorry for the repetition) for a week or so. I think it is well done and, though still in his beta version, promises to become a welcome addition to Egypt's English language daily newsites. And how could it be otherwise, given that it is run by Egypt's largest news organization and publisher of Midlle East oldest newspaper, the daily Al Ahram, in publication since 1864!
To go to Ahram Online, click here.
To go to Ahram Online, click here.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Italian Movie Night & Tribute to Mario Monicelli
On Sunday December 5, 2010 at 6.00 pm (rerun at 8.00 pm) the theatre of the Italian Cultural Institute will host the screening of the movie "THE HERETIC", directed by Pietro Maria Benfatti. Starring: Tobias Moretti, Remo Girone, Robert Stadlober, Lino Capolicchio, Melanie Berton, Gianni Musy, Luigi Maria Burruano. Drama, running time 105 min. – Italy 2005.
The story is concerned with the life of Cecco d'Ascoli, who lived between the end of the ‘200s and the beginning of the following century. A man of science, professor of Medicine at the University of Bologna, he was forced to stop teaching in 1325 after holding a lecture on the “Commento alla Sfera del Sacrobosco”. Accused of heresy by the Inquisition, he was condemned to death in 1327.
Italian with English subtitles.
And on Monday December 6, in the same venue at 7:00 PM, the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo is organizing a special evening to commemorate the well known Italian director Mario Monicelli with the screening of the movie "DESERT ROSES”, directed by Mario Monicelli. Starring Michele Placido, Alessandro Haber, Giorgio Pasotti, Fulvio Falzarano, Moran Atias, Tatti Sanguineti. Drama, running time 102 min. – Italy 2006
Like a mere pinpoint in the infinite Libyan desert, a handful of young Italians set up a camp in a remote outpost where they have been stationed. The waving palms and undulating dunes set such a cheery lazy holiday mood, that only the occasional crackling news bulletins to rouse the troops remind them that they are in late summer 1941. The moonstruck Major spends his days and nights composing love letters to his young bride. Since they are a medical unit on the African front, the Franciscan friar who is devoted to caring for the villagers nearby forces them to help as well so the military occupation seems to turn into a humanitarian mission.
Yet, it is the intimate unsuspected betrayal of the Major’s young wife that contains all the pain and horror of their own tremendous betrayal. That is, as victims of a fate to which the young men had all so innocently and lightheartedly turned.
Italian with Italian subtitles.
Friday, December 3, 2010
NATHAN FISCHER
American guitarist Nathan Fischer is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at the American University in Cairo, Egypt (AUC).
Living in Egypt, Nathan’s primary area of research is the study, performance, and recording of music with special consideration of works by Egyptian and Arabic composers. As a performer, he has appeared throughout the United States, Yugoslavia, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Middle East.
As an entrepreneur and advocate for the advancement of the arts, Nathan has volunteered as a board member for a variety of non-profit organizations. These activities led him to incorporate the International Guitar Institute, an organization in which he serves as President.
Nathan has been the recipient of multiple grants including the Howard Hanson Foundation for New Music and U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award. As a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Nathan advanced his research while teaching at the Academy of Arts in Cairo, Egypt.
Nathan earned a Bachelor of Music from George Mason University, and earned a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music in Performance and Literature of Guitar. For his teaching and performing achievements through 2004, the Eastman School of Music presented him with the Andrés Segovia Award for Musical Accomplishment and Human Endeavor.
For more information please visit www.nathanfischer.com.
Biography courtesy of AUC Department of Performing and Visual Arts
Living in Egypt, Nathan’s primary area of research is the study, performance, and recording of music with special consideration of works by Egyptian and Arabic composers. As a performer, he has appeared throughout the United States, Yugoslavia, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Middle East.
As an entrepreneur and advocate for the advancement of the arts, Nathan has volunteered as a board member for a variety of non-profit organizations. These activities led him to incorporate the International Guitar Institute, an organization in which he serves as President.
Nathan has been the recipient of multiple grants including the Howard Hanson Foundation for New Music and U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award. As a U.S. Fulbright Scholar, Nathan advanced his research while teaching at the Academy of Arts in Cairo, Egypt.
Nathan earned a Bachelor of Music from George Mason University, and earned a Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music in Performance and Literature of Guitar. For his teaching and performing achievements through 2004, the Eastman School of Music presented him with the Andrés Segovia Award for Musical Accomplishment and Human Endeavor.
For more information please visit www.nathanfischer.com.
Biography courtesy of AUC Department of Performing and Visual Arts
Nathan Fischer in concert at AUC
American guitarist Nathan Fischer will perform on Saturday December 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM in the Ewart Hall of AUC Tahrir Campus (entrance from Sheikh Rihan Street). Free Admission.
The concert, titled "East meets West" will be divided in two parts. The program of the "Western" half of the program include the following works:
Ignacio “Indio” Figueredo (1899 – 1995)
Los Caujaritos
Antonío Lauro (1917 – 1986)
María Carolina
Nelly
El Marabino
Augustín Barrios Mangoré (1885 – 1944)
La catedral
- Preludio (Saudade)
- Andante religioso
- Allegro solemne
The second half of the concert will be devoted to Arab Music (there is actually a program, but I'm sorry .... I could not read it) and will also see the presence on stage of John Baboukis and Wael El Mahallawy on qanoon.
The concert, titled "East meets West" will be divided in two parts. The program of the "Western" half of the program include the following works:
Ignacio “Indio” Figueredo (1899 – 1995)
Los Caujaritos
Antonío Lauro (1917 – 1986)
María Carolina
Nelly
El Marabino
Augustín Barrios Mangoré (1885 – 1944)
La catedral
- Preludio (Saudade)
- Andante religioso
- Allegro solemne
The second half of the concert will be devoted to Arab Music (there is actually a program, but I'm sorry .... I could not read it) and will also see the presence on stage of John Baboukis and Wael El Mahallawy on qanoon.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
WEEKLY AGENDA MUSIC Dec. 4 - Dec. 10, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui with soloists Salma Sadek (Violin) and Amr Abu Elnaga (French Horn) present works from Saint-Saens, Elgar, Barber and Prokofiev at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- The Rat Pack Tribute Show and Las Vegas Show (USA) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- Nathan Fischer (USA/Guitar and Oud) “East Meets West” in the Oriental Hall of AUC Tahrir Campus, 8:00 PM
- Music Festival with Shady Ahmed, Evelyn Brown, Zac Taylor and Chris Roche in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center, 8:00 PM
- Sakia Adult Choir presents “Songs of Fairuz in a Lebanese Night” in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Maurizio Lazzaro Cairo Jazz Group (Oriental Jazz Fusion) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 5, 2010
- The Rat Pack Tribute Show and Las Vegas Show (USA) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- Nikos Kavvadias Honouring Concert at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Haga Tanya Khales in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- La Vie (Oriental Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Yehya Khalil (Oriental Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Beshir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the After Eight, 10:00 PM
- Samaa’ for Religious Chants and Sufi Music 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, December 6, 2010
- Egyptian Philarmonic Society conducted by Ahmed El Saidi present works from Mahler and Schubert at the Mohamed Ali Palace in Manial, 8:00 PM
- The Rat Pack Tribute Show and Las Vegas Show (USA) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
- The Cairo Choral Society conducted by John Baboukis with David Hales (accompanist) and the Cairo Festival Orchestra led by concertmaster Mounir Nasr El Din present Händel’s Messiah at the All Saints Cathedral in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Conservatoire Concert in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00
- Blue Notes (Blues) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Dj Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
- The Cairo Choral Society conducted by John Baboukis with David Hales (accompanist) and the Cairo Festival Orchestra led by concertmaster Mounir Nasr El Din present Händel’s Messiah in the Ewart Memorial Hall of AUC Tahrir Campus, 8:00 PM
- Göksel Baktagir (Turkey/Traditional music) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- The Last Supper (Canada/Alternative Rock) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Laila Tarek Baghat (Soprano) and Karim Samy (Oud) present “Old Oriental Favourites” in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 1:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- DJ Rami (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- DJ Doody at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Thursday, December 9, 2010
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Mado (Contemporary Egyptian music) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Rango (Sudanese Music) at the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- The Last Supper (Canada/Alternative Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 10, 2010
- Yehya Khalil (Jazz) in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Om El Nour Orchestra (Christmas concert) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- The Cairo Choral Society conducted by John Baboukis with David Hales (accompanist) and the Cairo Festival Orchestra led by concertmaster Mounir Nasr El Din present Händel’s Messiah at the British International School, Cairo, Beverly Hills, 7:00 PM
- El Tanbura (Folk Music from Port Said) in the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- DJ Ouzo (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Salalem (Egyptian music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
- Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Nayer Nagui with soloists Salma Sadek (Violin) and Amr Abu Elnaga (French Horn) present works from Saint-Saens, Elgar, Barber and Prokofiev at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- The Rat Pack Tribute Show and Las Vegas Show (USA) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- Nathan Fischer (USA/Guitar and Oud) “East Meets West” in the Oriental Hall of AUC Tahrir Campus, 8:00 PM
- Music Festival with Shady Ahmed, Evelyn Brown, Zac Taylor and Chris Roche in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Center, 8:00 PM
- Sakia Adult Choir presents “Songs of Fairuz in a Lebanese Night” in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Maurizio Lazzaro Cairo Jazz Group (Oriental Jazz Fusion) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 5, 2010
- The Rat Pack Tribute Show and Las Vegas Show (USA) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM
- Nikos Kavvadias Honouring Concert at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Haga Tanya Khales in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- La Vie (Oriental Jazz) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Yehya Khalil (Oriental Jazz) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Beshir (Modern Egyptian Folk) at the After Eight, 10:00 PM
- Samaa’ for Religious Chants and Sufi Music 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, December 6, 2010
- Egyptian Philarmonic Society conducted by Ahmed El Saidi present works from Mahler and Schubert at the Mohamed Ali Palace in Manial, 8:00 PM
- The Rat Pack Tribute Show and Las Vegas Show (USA) in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Wust El Balad (Oriental Jazz) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
- The Cairo Choral Society conducted by John Baboukis with David Hales (accompanist) and the Cairo Festival Orchestra led by concertmaster Mounir Nasr El Din present Händel’s Messiah at the All Saints Cathedral in Zamalek, 8:00 PM
- Cairo Conservatoire Concert in the Main Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Nass Makan (Nubian music, Zikr and Sufi songs, Sudanese music and songs) at the Makan Centre 9:00
- Blue Notes (Blues) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Dj Dina El Ghareeb at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
- The Cairo Choral Society conducted by John Baboukis with David Hales (accompanist) and the Cairo Festival Orchestra led by concertmaster Mounir Nasr El Din present Händel’s Messiah in the Ewart Memorial Hall of AUC Tahrir Campus, 8:00 PM
- Göksel Baktagir (Turkey/Traditional music) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- The Last Supper (Canada/Alternative Rock) in the Wisdom Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 9:00 PM
- Laila Tarek Baghat (Soprano) and Karim Samy (Oud) present “Old Oriental Favourites” in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater of AUC New Cairo Campus, 1:00 PM
- Mazaher Ensemble at the Makan, 9:00
- Al-Ghouri Tannoura Dance Group at the Ghouri Caravansaray, 8:30
- DJ Rami (Boogie Night) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- DJ Doody at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Thursday, December 9, 2010
- Heritage Ensemble for Arab Music at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- Mado (Contemporary Egyptian music) in the River Hall of El Sawi Cultural Centre in Zamalek, 8:30 PM
- Rango (Sudanese Music) at the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- The Last Supper (Canada/Alternative Rock) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Sahra Band (Rai music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
Friday, December 10, 2010
- Yehya Khalil (Jazz) in the Small Hall of Cairo Opera House, 8:00 PM
- Om El Nour Orchestra (Christmas concert) at the Gomhouria Theatre, 8:00 PM
- The Cairo Choral Society conducted by John Baboukis with David Hales (accompanist) and the Cairo Festival Orchestra led by concertmaster Mounir Nasr El Din present Händel’s Messiah at the British International School, Cairo, Beverly Hills, 7:00 PM
- El Tanbura (Folk Music from Port Said) in the El Tanbura Hall, 9:30 PM
- DJ Ouzo (House) at the Cairo Jazz Club, 10:30 PM
- Salalem (Egyptian music) at the After Eight Club, 10:00 PM
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