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Presented by Syrian Music Preservation Initiative
Love and Loss: Traditional Music of Syria
Syrian Music Preservation Initiative’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, May 19, 2023
8 PM
Weill Recital Hall
SMPI’s Takht al-Nagham, led by Artistic Director Samer Ali presents “Love and Loss: Classical Music of Syria,” featuring works by Syrian composers. This classical program will be performed by a traditional takht and will include the oud (Arab lute). The theme of love and loss is common throughout the classical Syrian repertoire and remains relevant to their reality today.
Performers
Samer Ali, Artistic Director and Violin
Marissa Arciola Ali, Double Bass
Lubana Al Quntar, Lead Vocalist
Brian Prunka, Oud
John Murchison, Qanun
Gideon Forbes, Nay
Nezih Antakli, Riq
Zahra AlZubaidi, Vocalist
Marwa Morgan, Vocalist
Erik Jönsson, Vocalist
Stefan Paolini, Vocalist
Program
Works by Mahmood Aijan, Majdi al-'Aqili, Khalil Haj Hussein, Ziad Aijan, Samer Ali, and traditional works by Syrian composers
Event Duration
The program will last approximately two hours.Event Information
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