Overview
This evening’s performance will be one a kind, as it celebrates the works of a violinist who enriched Arabic music and shaped it for generations to come: Sami Shawwa. Join us for a night of beautiful symphonies that exemplify different types of maqam originating from different parts of the Arab region and beyond, performed without lyrics or poetry.
In a world where words are the primary means of communication, Dr. Ahmed AlSalhi, Mustafa Said, and Bilal Bitar will highlight Sami Shawwa’s message to Arab musicians through their instruments: be true and authentic to yourself if you aim to reach for the stars.
Complimentary workshop:
This performance will be preceded by a “Outdoor Structure Geometry” workshop presented by the Herfah team. Participants will be building geometric structures, enabling them to understand the forms and proportions of objects that were used in Islamic art and architecture.
Open to ages 7 and above. Children from 7 to 12 years old may enter free of charge.
Date: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Time: 7pm-8pm
Doors will open at 6:15pm.
Black Box Theatre, Multaqa
