On the occasion of China-Egypt year of friendship, Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre gives a concert

Reham El-Adawi , Tuesday 14 Jan 2025

Shenzhen Opera and Drama Theatre (China)
Shenzhen Opera and Drama Theatre from China

 

Arab Music Institute

22 Ramsis St, Tel 02 2574 3373

Sun 19, 8pm: The Abdel-Halim Noweira Arab Music ensemble performs Umm kolthoum songs.

Tues 21, 7pm (Free entry): The Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo, in collaboration with the Accademia Musicale Chigiana of Siena and CIDIM, the Italian National Music Committee, present FisHarmonica concert, the meeting of two instruments: the harmonica and the accordion. The blend expresses the extraordinary musical harmony of its performers: Gianluca Littera (harmonica) and Massimiliano Pitocco (accordion). Thanks to their versatility and artistic connection, the duo presents an innovative repertoire: a journey that spans from Baroque music to French Impressionism and continues with contemporary compositions enriched by ethnic influences. Concert programme: Paolo Bottesini - Elegia in Re & Tarantella, Franco Antonio Mirenzi - Sopra il Vater Unser, Gaetano Donizetti – Sonata, Arturo Marquez - Danzon nr. 2, Pedro Iturralde - Suite Hellenique, Ennio Morricone - Medley Morricone

- Frank Proto - Sonata 1963. The program offers a fusion of styles and traditions, a sonic journey that embraces different eras and cultures, with pieces that highlight the ability of the two instruments to adapt and reinterpret various musical languages.

 

 

 

Beit Al-Seheimi
Al-Muaaz St, Al-Darb Al-Asfar Alley, Al-Gamalya District, Tel 02 2787 8865
Every Sunday, 8pm: The Nile Troupe for Folk Instruments performs dances and songs from Upper Egypt on mizmar, tabla and other traditional musical instruments.
Every Friday, 8pm: “Alaragouz 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.

 

 

Cairo Opera House

Gezira Exhibition Grounds, Tel 02 2737 0602/2736  0361, box office 02 2739 0132/0144

Main Hall

Thurs 16, 8pm: On the occasion of China-Egypt year of friendship, Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theatre (China) gives a concert. 

Fri 17, 8pm: The Arab Music Heritage ensemble. 

Sat 18, 8pm: The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro Nader Abbassi and A Cappella Choir, led by Maya Gvineria, together with soprano Iman Mustafa, alto Jolie Faizy and others will perform Verdi's Messa Da Requiem.  

Thurs 23, Fri 24, Sun 26 and Mon 27, 8pm: The Cairo Opera Company and the Cairo Opera Orchestra perform Puccini's two of the three one-act operas Gianni Schicchi and Suor Angelica

Small Hall

Thurs 16, 8pm: Spanish and Latin dance by Mona Burkhardt and Las Encantadoras Orchestra

Fri 17, 8pm: Pianist Amr Selim and his band. 

Mon 20, 8pm: Cairo classical ensemble.  

 

 

 

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 and Wed, 7.30pm).

 

 

Al-Gumhouriya Theatre

12 Al-Gumhouriya St, Abdin, Tel 02 2390 7707 

Tues 21, Wed 22 and Thurs 23, 8pm: Forsan Al-Sharq for Heritage Company presents Alnadaha performance.  

 

 

 

Makan

1 Saad Zaghloul St, Al-Mounira, Cairo, Tel 2792 0878 

Every Tuesday, 8-10pm: 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 Wednesday, 8-10pm: Zar music and songs by Mazaher ensemble featuring Umm Sameh, Umm Hassan and Nour Al-Sabah.

 

 

 

Maqas Maq’d of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitby (MASQ)

Darb Al-Saqia St, behind Qaitbay Mosque, City of the Dead, Tel 01226569944

Hawd of Sultan Qaitbey

Sat18, 1pm-2pm: Experience the enchanting world of traditional Egyptian puppetry with the renowned El-Kousha Puppet Troupe. Founded in 2000, El-Kousha is celebrated for its vibrant street performances that breathe new life into Egypt's rich cultural heritage. 

 

 

 

Rawabet Art Space

5 Hussien Pasha El-Meaamar St. ext. of Mahmoud Bassiouny St, Maarouf, Qasr El Nil, Downtown

Tues 21, 8pm: After the huge success of Shawshy Time shows (crowd work), Shwashy’s coming back with a new format for the first time in Egypt, get ready for a funny night filled with laughter and surprises. 

Wed 22, 7pm: Stand-up comedy show by Out of Eight

 

 

Room Art Space & Café
10 Etihad Al Mohamin, Garden City, Tel 01000 068 159 

Thurs 16, 8pm: Live Jazz music by Jazzeera band.

Fri 17, 8pm: Egyptian singer Mishel Massak will give a concert that will include new songs by the singer and songs by other singers such as Mounir, Amr Diab, Amir Eid, and Abu. 

Tues 21, 8pm: Karaoke night. 

Thurs 23, 8pm: A collection of new songs and songs by other singers performed by Shady Abdel-Salam and his band. 

The Spot mall, infront of AUC Gate 4, New Cairo

Thurs 16and Thurs 23, 8pm: Karaoke night. 

Mon 20, 8pm: Time Machine, a journey in music along the ages from the sixties until today. 

Tues 21, 8pm: Rana Haggag.  

Wed 22 and Thurs 23, 8pm: Karaoke night.  

 

 

 

El Sawy Culturewheel

End of 26th of July St, underneath the 15th of May Bridge, Zamalek, Tel 2736 8881/6178/2737 4448 

River Hall

Sun 19, 7.30pm: Singing recital by Hazem El-Sharkawy

Mon 20, 8pm: Gypsy Rumba band plays Spanish and Latin songs.  

Tues 21, 8pm: Heroes band. 

Wisdom Hall

Thurs 16, 7pm: A concert by Anghamna band. 

Fri 17, 8pm: Singing recital by Ali El-Helbawy

 

 

 

Theatro Arkan

Arkan Plaza, El-Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt

Fri 17 and Sat 18, 8pm: Mohamed Helmy is back in Cairo for an hour filled with guaranteed laughter. 

Thurs 23, 8pm: A concert by Fouad and Mounib, a piano and violin duet and Egyptian music composers. 

 

 

 

ALEXANDRIA 

 

 

Alexandria Opera House (Sayed Darwish Theatre) 

Fouad St, Mahatat Al-Raml, Alexandria, Tel 03/486 5106

Fri 17, 8pm: The Alexandria Opera Strings Orchestra featuring Othman El-Mahdy (violin) will perform Mozart's compositions.  

Thurs 23, 8pm: Alexandria Opera Company for Arab music and singing.  


* A version of this article appears in print in the 16 January, 2025 edition of Al-Ahram Weekly

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