Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St. Tel 2574 3373 Sat 24,8pm: Angham Al-Sharq (melodies of the east) troupe, led by Ibrahim Farouk. Sun 25, 8pm: Umm Kulthoum songs.
Belgium Ambassador Residence garden 56 Al-Zomour Canal, Al-Omrania Al-Gharbiya, for more information please call 01229223337 - 01006662520 Sun 25, 8pm: Under the auspices of the Belgium Embassy in Cairo, world-renowned singer Enrico Macias will give a live concert with Christina Rosmini and Antoine Chance (Dress code:Smart casual).
Beit Al-Sehemi Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaaz St, Tel 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 8.30pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments, conducted by Abdel-Rahman Al-Shafaai performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments. Every Friday, 8.30pm: A performance by clowns in Al Muiz Street, entitled; Al Aragouz Wa Khayal Al Zel (The Shadow Puppet & Qarakoz show) We Will Come Right to the Audience…Free Theatre." The show is presented by Wamda groupfor Shadow Puppets and Qarakoz, directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 2739 0132/0144 *Main Hall Thur 22, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Ballet Company and theCairo Opera Orchestra, conducted by maestro Sherif Mohieddin present Coppelia ballet, choreographed by Erminia Kamel, costumes designed by Gianluca Saitto and directedbyCarlo Maregalli. Fri 23(3pm) &Sat 24, 8pm:The Cairo Symphony Orchestrapresents theCairo Symphony Chamber Orchestra I Per Poc Puppet Theatre, Spain, the Family Concerts I. Sun 25, 10.30am-12pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Ahmed Hamdipresents the School Concerts I playing Mendelssohn's music to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Mon 26, 8pm: On the occasion of celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Korea and Egypt and Korean relations, the 1st anniversary of the Korean Cultural Centre in Egypt and the 10th anniversary of founding the Korean Language department in Ain Shams University, a big concert will present Gorilla crew famous for their unique dance moves, GongMyoung, a Korean performing arts group well-known for its modern reinterpretations of the classical Korean music. Pansori opera, which is a Korean genre of musical storytelling features soprano Eunhye Jung. This is in addition to performances by the Egyptian Al-Tanoura troupe and Fursan Al-Sharq lil Turaath wa Al-Raqs Al-Hadith(Knights of the Orient for Heritage and Modern Dance) troupe for Heritage that introduces Egyptian dance theatre performances, inspired by the Egyptian and Arab heritage (to get free ticket, send an email at [email protected] or call 3762 7102). Tue 27, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre concert. Wed 28, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Ahmed Al-Saedi and features violinistAnastasia Chebotareva plays compositions by the likes of Verdi, Tchaikovsky and Sibelius. Thur 29, 8pm: Emad Al-Sharouni. *Open-Air Theatre Thur 22, 8pm: Singing recital by Medhat Al-Khouli. Fri 23, 8pm: A jazz music concert features Sami Ibrahim. Sat 24, 8pm:Ishraq (brightness) group, led by Saber Abdel-Sattar. Sun 25, 8pm: Fan (art) band, led by Yehia Abdel-Halim. *Small Hall Thur 22, 8pm:A performance by a contemporary dance company from Croatia. Fri 23, 8pm: Rania Yehia and her band. Sat 24, 8pm: Farid Al-Babli band. Sun 25, 8pm: Harpist Manal Mohieddin in a concert featuring other soloists and conducted by Nayier Nagui. Mon 26, 8pm: A piano recital from Argentina. Thur 29, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company performs The Maid The Lady opera.
Under the Auspices of the Belgium Embassador in Cairo Book your calendar to attend Enrico live concert on Sunday 25 October at 8 pm at the garden of the Belgium Embassy in Cairo Ticket price 1000 - 700 - 400 Dress code : Smart casual
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St with Al-Azhar, Tel 2514 7475 every Sat, Mon & Wed, (9.30pm, free admission) Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music.
The Greek Campus 28 Falaki St, Bab Al-Louk, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 010 90322400 Fri 23, Sat 24, 2.30-7pm: Muzix, the first music expo in the Middle East announces its first wave of artists set to perform music and some more music. The two-day event offers performances, workshops, panels and speeches from the gifted genius that is the Egyptian music scene. Osama Al-Hadi band will open the first day while Massar Egbari band will feature the closing ceremony (For tickets go to www.muzix.me or call 012 22199994).
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 2390 7707 Sun 25,8pm: Al-Enshad Al-Dini troupe in a repertoire of religious songs.
Makan 1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 Every Tuesday, 9pm (Doors open at 8.30pm): Mawawil features vocalists Hend and Sara in a repertoire of traditional music of the Nile Delta, Al Jaafra music played by Arab Tribes from Aswan and Nass Makan band. Every Monday: (fixed event)Zikr and Sufi night. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sab.
El Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 *Al Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thur 22, 9pm: A night with Rango band.On this night you will meet top Egyptian- Sudanese musicians in their new incarnation as they focus on performing the musical heritage of Sudan with Hassan Bergamon on the rango, the artist Essam Tutu, along with the pentatonic simisimya and a group of singers of Sudanese origin.
El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 *River Hall Thur 22, 8pm: Hawasband. Fri 23, 7pm: Guitarist and composer Wael Nasr's band consists of 4 singers: Zeina Al-Shazli, Habiba Zahran, Omar Elfaroukand DinaFayad. Nasr created a new sound to the Arabic genre that he introduced through his band as in their last couple of songs Hobak Mayetneseesh (unforgettable love) and Haheb Tany (I will love again). Sat 24, 8pm:Arabic Music Concert - Yalla NghanyBand. Wed 28, 7pm: Les Miserables music concert. Thur 29, 8.30pm: Munshid(religious singer) Ali Al-Helbawi. *Wisdom Hall Thur 22, 8pm: Arab music concert featuresZekriaty (my memories) band. Fri 23, 8pm: Al Darb Al Ahmar ArtsSchool (DAAS) students performs Balalikashow that mixes acrobatics with jazz, rope walking with juggling, singing with trapeze stunts, all aptly performed by the wonderful DAAS. Sat 24, 7pm: Waslet Samaa group performs a collection of religious songs. Sun 25, 8pm: Egyptian songs by Khaled Youssef. Tue 27, 8pm: A classical Arab music concert features the new Al-Maseya Al-Gedida group. Wed 28, 9pm: Arab songs by singer Ali Al-Haggar. Thur 29, 8pm: Singing recital by Mustafa Hussein.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thur 22, 8pm: A harp recital by Manal Mohieddin. Fri 23, 8pm:The closing ceremony of the 12th Alexandria International Song Festival. Sat 24, 8pm: A musical and singing recital from Croatia. Sun 25, 8pm: The opening ceremony of the Alexandria Opera Chamber Orchestra's 12th art season.
