Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Sun 21, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble performs a selection of classical Arab songs.
Beit Al-Sehemi Al-Gamaliya, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Muaaz St, Tel 02 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 8.30pm: TheNile 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: “Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muiz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat.
Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 18, 8pm:Alexandria Opera Company for Arab Music and Singing performs classical Arab songs. Sat 20, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestroAhmed Al-Saedi,featuring pianist Rosalia Goméz and clarinetistMohamed Hamdy, together with A Cappella Choir,conducted byMaya Gvineria,perform works by Brahms, Mozartand Copland. Mon 22, Tues 23 (11am and 8pm), Wed 24, Thurs 25, Fri 26, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Ballet Company and the Cairo Opera Orchestra present Tchaikovsky's “Swan Lake” ballet. Small Hall Thurs 18, 8pm: Violin recital by Hassan Sharara. Sat 20, 6pm: A concert by the Cairo Opera House Children's Choir. Sun 21, 8pm: Violin recital by Khaled Al-Shweikh. Mon 22, 8pm: Piano recital by Tamer Kamal. Tues 23, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kamel Salaheddin, plays works by Vivaldi, Dvořák, Gamal Abdel-Rahim and others.
Cairo Jazz Club 197, 26th July St, Agouza, Tel 02 3345 9939 Thurs 18, 10.30pm: Vocalist Shady Ahmed is back to perform his English song list and The Cadillacs band plays rock and roll music. Sat 20, 10.30pm: Afro-Egyptian band Hawidro provides compelling rhythms and musical authenticity, taking us on a journey into the roots of our continent. Sun 21, 10.30pm: Los Compadres band performs Cuban music. Wed 24, 10pm: Ramy DJunkie plays the very best of 1990's English and Arabic pop music.
Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Moaiz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475 every Sat, Mon & Wed, (9.30pm, free admission) Al-Tanourawhirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music.
Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 18 and Fri 19, 8pm: “Al-Zaabaq” (The Mercury) show is performed by Fursan Al-Sharq lil Turaath wa Al-Raqs Al-Hadith (Knights of the Orient for Heritage and Modern Dance) Company. Sun 21, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble, conducted by Salah Ghoubashi, perform a selection of classical Arab songs. Thurs 25, 8pm: Mashrabiat band features singer Sayed Al-Refaai in a programme of classical Arab songs.
The Greek Campus 28 Falaki St, Bab Al-Louk, Downtown, Cairo, Tel 010 9032 2400/ 02 2795 2325/ 2795 2119 Thurs 25, 8.30pm: Egyptian songwriter, accordionist and singer Youssra Al-Hawary, accompanied by her band, performs “Babtesem” (I Smile) from the soundtrack of the Factory Girl film, among other old songs.
Makan Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 02 2792 0878 Every Monday: (fixed event) Zikr and Sufi night. Every Tuesday, 9pm (doors open at 8.30pm): Mawawil and Gamalat Shiha present traditional music of the Nile Delta; Nubian Fadeka music and songs with Aragid, featuring Saleh Abbas and Farah Al-Masri; traditional Sudanese music and songs performed by Queen of Henna Settouna; Al-Jaafra music played by musicians from Aswan; Nass Makan (People from Makan) and Sanet perform traditional music from Eritrea. Every Wednesday, 9pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher, featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sab.
Manasterly Palace The International Music Centre 1 Al-Malek Al-Saleh St, Al-Roda Island, Manial, Tel 02 2363 1467 The Royal Hall Thurs 18, 8pm: Marking the anniversary of the death of singer Um Kolthoum, Oshaq Al-Nagham (Singing Lovers) perform a number of her best songs.
El Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A Al-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 5099 5354 Al-Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 18, 8pm:Kafafa troupe from Upper Egypt, led by singer Abdel Wahed Al-Banna, performs the ancient Egyptian art of kafafa or palm clapping.
El Sawy Culturewheel End of 26th of July St, under the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 02 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 River Hall Thur 18, 7pm: The Egyptian Mawlawiya troupe, led by Sufi singer Amer Al-Toni, performs Sufi songs and dances. Fri 19, 7pm:Ayamna Al-Helwa (Our Lovely Days) band plays old Egyptian songs. Sat 20, 4pm and 7.30pm: Cairokee band plays contemporary Egyptian songs. Wisdom Hall Fri 19, 6.30pm: El Sakia String Orchestra features soprano Neveen Allouba, accompanied by violinist Hossam Shehata in a programme of romantic songs. Wed 24, 8.30pm: Singer Ali Al-Haggar will chanthis much-loved songs.
ALEXANDRIA
Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03 486 5106 Thurs 18, 8pm: The Abdel Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble, conducted bySalah Ghoubashi,presents a collection of Um Kolthoum songs. Fri 19, 8pm: Maqam troupe plays classical Arab music. Thurs 25, 8pm:Jazzist Yehia Khalil and his band play oriental jazz.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina Chatby, Alexandria, Tel 03 4839999 Main Hall Thurs 18, Fri 19 and Sat 20, 8pm: Accompanied by the BA Orchestra, pianist Omar Khayrat will play his much-loved compositions. Small Hall Thurs 25, 7pm: “Tram Alraml,” a musical composed and directed byMohamed Hosny with lyrics by Maysara Salaheddin (children under six years of age are not allowed).
