On Tuesday 8 October, the Cairo Opera House's open-air theatre will host Manal Mohei Eldin and her ensemble as they perform a selection of works arranged for the harp based on well-known Egyptian, Arab, and classical Western compositions.

Harpist Manal Mohei Eldin is an accomplished Egyptian musician. As a soloist she has a countless number of recitals to her name, and she has also performed with many orchestras in Egypt.

Yet the skilled harpist is not known for her musical talents alone: Mohei Eldin is actively involved in the political side of culture. She joined the artists' opposition to former president Mohamed Morsi and stood against Morsi's culture minister Alaa Abdel-Aziz during the culture ministry protests of May-June 2013.

During these protests, Mohei Eldin performed on a stage erected in front of the culture ministry to the cheers of a large audience representing all generations and walks of life.

Due to her interesting amalgam of compositions – drawing from Western classical music and the wealth of Egypt's music scene – Mohei Eldin has managed to gain the hearts of many listeners over the past years.

Programme:
Tuesday, 8 October at 7pm
Cairo Opera House, open air theatre, Zamalek, Cairo