The First International Music Festival
Concerts:
A Night of Tarrab
Presented by Ayman Tayseer and Nasser Salameh
Tuesday, January 30, 7:00 p.m.
This concert featuring Ayman Tayseer and Nasser Salameh will bring the audience back to the golden days of two great classical Arabic singers: Mohammed Abdel Wahhab and Abdel Halim Hafez. The traditional melodies will beautifully blend with “Mawaweel,” bringing back memories of well-known Arabic heritage songs. In addition, Dr. Tayseer will perform Sufi songs from famous Sufi poetry collections. The two artists will stay true to the faith and passion of Tarab melodies, continuing their dreams of preserving their Arabic musical heritage.
Concert
Presented by Deborah Popham and Matthew Hoch
Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Deborah Popham, soprano, and Dr. Matthew Hoch, baritone, accompanied by Dr. Guilherme Godoi, will present a lively recital of solos and duets featuring classical standards and Broadway favorites.
Gala Concert
Presented by AUS faculty, guest artists and students
Thursday, February 1, 7:00 p.m.
The Music Area of the Performing Arts Program presents visiting guest artists from Palestine, Jordan and the United States in a gala concert celebrating the First International Music Festival. Students and faculty from several prestigious universities who have been resident on campus for one week share their diverse Western and Arabic musical styles in a festive concert.
- Tickets are AED 25 and can be purchased at Arts 101 daily between 2:00-5:00 p.m. beginning Sunday, January 21
- All concerts are in the Arts Rotunda
- Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets as soon as possible
- Each show runs 90 minutes or less
- The Gala Concert will be followed by a reception on the Arts portico
Master Classes:
Vocal Master Class
Sherri Weiler
Monday, January 29, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Piano Master Class
Guilherme Godoi
Monday, January 29, 2:00– 3:00 p.m.
Vocal Master Class
Matthew Hoch
Tuesday, January 30, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Vocal Master Class
Feryal Qudourah
Wednesday, January 31, 1:00– 3:00 p.m.
Vocal Master Class
Deborah Popham
Thursday, February 1, 1:00– 3:00 p.m.
Arts 104
- All masterclasses are in the Arts Rotunda and are free admission; open seating
Lectures:
Universal Melody: Teaching Music Literacy
Terrell Hooper
Monday, January 29, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Arts 104
Straw Flow Phonation: Singing With Straws
Deborah Popham
Monday, January 29, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Arts 104
Brazilian Art Song
Guilherme Godoi
Tuesday, January 30, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Arts Rotunda
20th Century Arabic Singing
Ayman Tayseer
Wednesday, January 31, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Arts Rotunda
900 Years of Women Creating Music
Matthew Hoch
Thursday, February 1, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Arts 203
A Muslim Soprano in the Western World
Feryal Qudourah
Thursday, February 1, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Arts 104
- All lectures are free admission; however, seating is limited
For more information regarding the festival and entry tickets for the festival you may contact the administrative assistant oeldahshoury@aus.edu
