The American University in Cairo New Cairo Campus Malak Gabr Theatre Thurs 19, 1pm: The Cairo Contemporary Music Days 2018 presents “Into Live Electronics”, an introduction to live electronic music by Arne Vierck, collaboration with Centre of Arts, AUC. Between 2000 and 2003 Arne was active as creator and composer of live electronic composition and particularly of Ballet Music. Since 2007 Arne is a very active sound engineer, producer of several music genres and specialized in implementation and realisation of contemporary compositions that involve live electronic music with leading ensembles and festivals. Mon 23, 1pm (free admission): The Soft Power Production Company presents Eclectic concert by Wadi Music Campers and Coaches. Arab Music Institute 22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373 Fri 20, 8pm: Shomoaa troupe, conducted by Said Osman performs classical Arab songs. Sun 22, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble. Thurs 26, 8pm: Singer Rehab Metawaa in a repertoire of classical Arab songs. Beit Al-Seheimi Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2591 3391 Every Sunday, 7.30pm: 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, 7pm: “Al-Aragouz wa Khayal Al-Zel” (The Shadow Puppet), a free public performance by clowns in Al-Muaaz Street, presented by Wamda and directed by Nabil Bahgat. Sat 21, 7pm: The National Centre for Theatre, Music and Folk Arts presents a folk arts show performed by Al-Saad Stars troupe, conducted by Ahmed Saadeddin in addition to a religious chanting performance features munshid (religious chanter) Abdel-Rahman Ashraf. Cairo Opera House Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736 0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144 Main Hall Thurs 19-Fri 20, 8pm: Verdi's opera Aida performed by the Cairo Opera Company, supervised by Erminia Kamel, the Cairo Opera Choir, conducted by Aldo Magnato, the Cairo Opera Orchestra, conducted by maestro David Crescenzi and directed by Abdel-Moneim Kamel. Sat 21, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra concert. Sun 22, 8pm: Korean dynamic traditional music, percussion and dance show by Busan National Gugak Centre. Mon 23, 8pm: A musical evening with Paris Opera Academy (France). Tues 24 & Wed 25, 8pm: Pianist Omar Khairat and his Orchestra. Thurs 26, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music Ensemble presents a concert honouring the memory of musician Aamar Al-Sheraai and vernacular poet Abdel-Rahman Al-Abnoudi. Open-Air Theatre Thurs 19, 8pm: Between mystic and energy, what French band Maurice K remembers from traditional music is dance and trance. For this new creation, two Egyptian musicians will join Maurice K. Fri 20, 8pm: Harp recital by Manal Mohieddin. Thurs 26, 8pm: Al-Tanbura troupe performs folk dances and songs from Port-Said. Small Hall Thurs 19, 8pm: The Talents Development Centre's concert. Fri 20, 8pm: Sphinx Orchestra, led by Hany Hassan. Sat 21, 8pm: Flamenco dance concert (Spain). Sun 22, 8pm: Guitar recital by Emad Hamdy. Mon 23, 8pm: Violin and piano recital by Mohamed Abu-Arab. Thurs 26, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company features a gala concert performing excerpts of Walt Disney works. Cervantes Institute Mon 23, 7pm: A concert features Chilean guitarist Eugenia Rodríguez, playing the best works of Violeta Parra with an acting performance of some of poet Nicanor Parra's poems. Falaki Theatre American University in Cairo, Downtown Campus, 24 Falaki St, Downtown Cairo, Tel 012 88721446 Thurs 26, 8pm: The Soft Power Production Company presents a new Arabic musical by young Egyptian artists. Goethe Institute 17 Hussein Wassif St, Dokki, Tel 02 2575 9877 Sat 21, 8pm: The Cairo Contemporary Music Days 2018 presents Ensemble Mosaik. As a particularly diverse and experimental formation, Ensemble Mosaik has developed into a renowned ensemble for contemporary music since its founding in 1997. Its members are not just characterized by their instrumental skills, but also by their creative individuality and willingness to experiment. It features among others Saber Abdel-Sattar (qannun), Gregory d'Hoop (oud, darbuka, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, and percussion), Bushra El-Turk (cello). El Genaina Theatre Al-Azhar Park, Salah Salem Road, Darassa, Tel 02 2362 5057 Thursday 19 April: The 14th annual season of El Genaina Theatre features Arab and Egyptian bands such as Yuma – Debut. Yuma is a young Tunisian band that gained wide popularity, in a relatively short time. They won the Audience Award during 2017 round of Journées Musicales de Carthage. The band is composed of Sabrine Jenhani and Ramy Zoghlami. Al-Gumhouriya Theatre 12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 Thurs 19, 8pm: The National Arab Music Ensemble, conducted by maestro Hazem Al-Asabgy performs songs composed by the likes of Kamal Al-Taweel, Farid Al-Atrash, Baligh Hamdy, Mohamed Fawzi. Sun 22, 8pm: Egyptian hymns and religious chants in a concert conducted by Bishoy Awad. Mon 23, 8pm: Hossam Sakr troupe for Sufi chanting. Wed 24 & Thurs 26, 8pm: Al-Hilaly show performed by Forsan Al-Sharq for Heritage and Contemporary Dance troupe. Al-Ghouri Caravansary Mohamed Abdou St, off Al-Muaaz St and Al-Azhar St, Tel 02 2514 7475 Al-Tanoura whirling dervishes perform to live Sufi music (Performances every Sat, Mon, Tues and Wed, 7.30pm). Makan SaadZaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 02 2792 0878 Every Monday: (fixed event) Zikr and Sufi night. Every Tuesday, 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm and reservations is canceled at 7.30pm): Mawawil and Gamalat Shiha present traditional music of the Nile Delta; Nubian Fadeka music and songs with Aragid, featuring Saleh Abbass 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, 8pm: 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 Mon 23, 8pm: The Cairo Contemporary Music Days 2018 presents Ensemble Mosaik.
El-Mastaba Centre for Egyptian Folk Music 30 A El-Balaqsa St, Abdeen, Downtown. Tel 011 50995354 Al-Dammah Theatre for Free Arts Thurs 19, 8pm: Zar and Sufi music and singing performed by the exceptional Abul Gheit Darawish (dervishes) band. Salaheddin Citadel Salah Salem Rd, Mokattam, Cairo, Tel 02 2512 1735 The Sixth International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts (20-26 April) 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 Sat 21, 7pm: Sufi chanting by Al-Hadra troupe. Mon 23, 7.30pm: Alternative rock band Malaaz. Tues 24, 8pm: A live poetic concert by Amr Katamesh. Thurs 26, 7pm: Al-Mawlawiya Al-Masriya troupe, led by Sufi singer Amer Al-Toni. Wisdom Hall Fri 20, 8pm: Piano recital by Diaa Khairallah. Sat 21, 7pm: El-Sawy Culturewheel Puppet Theatre Show revives the concerts of late singer, composer and actor Farid Al-Atrash playing his much-loved songs. Wed 25, 9pm: Singer Ali Al-Haggar performs classical Arab songs as well as his hit songs. ALEXANDRIA Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106 Thurs 19, 8pm: Alexandria Talents Development Centre's concert. Fri 20, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage Ensemble. Sat 21, 8pm: A musical evening with Paris Opera Academy (France). Tues 24, 8pm: Korean dynamic traditional music, percussion and dance show by Busan National Gugak Centre. Thurs 26, 8pm: Alexandria Opera House Company for Arab Music and Singing.
