The Egyptian Opera House is celebrating its 38th anniversary on the grand stage with a spectacular performance featuring over 500 artists from various troupes affiliated with the house. The event, directed by Hisham Al-Toli, commenced with the national anthem followed by a musical performance by the Arabic Music Ensemble, conducted by Maestro Dr. Mustafa Helmy and Maestro Ihab Abdel Hamid. The performance includes selections from renowned compositions such as "Ayyam El-Sadat," "Al-Madinah," and "Fi Yum W Layali."
The Cairo Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Nader Abbas, in collaboration with the Accapella Choir, will perform "Al-Watan Al-Akbar" by the legendary composer Mohamed Abdel Wahab for the first time. The orchestra will also present "Carmina Burana" by Carl Orff and "Hymn of the Sun" by Mascagni. The performance will feature a host of stars from the Arabic music scene.
The Cairo Opera Ballet Company, under the artistic direction of Armenia Kamel, will present excerpts from ballets such as "Romeo and Juliet" by Sergei Prokofiev and "Al-Nil" by Omar Khairat. The ballet performance will be accompanied by the Cairo Opera Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Mohamed Saad Bashar.
The Cairo Opera Company, led by its artistic director Julie Fayzi, will perform selections from famous international operas, including "La Traviata," "Il Trovatore," and "Rigoletto" by Verdi, as well as "Faust" by Charles Gounod. The performance will feature a talented cast, including Rasha Talaat, Julie Fayzi, and Mustafa Mahmoud.
A documentary film showcasing the history of the Egyptian Opera House, from its inception to the present day, will be screened during the celebration. The film, prepared by the Montage Studio and directed by Samer Madi, features rare footage from the Khedivial Opera and highlights the opera house's most significant milestones.
The Egyptian Opera House, which opened on October 10, 1988, comprises seven theaters, including the Grand Theater, the Small Theater, and the Open-Air Theater, as well as the Republic Theater, the Cairo Arab Music Institute, and the Alexandria Opera Theater. The opera house has become a cultural icon in Egypt, hosting a wide range of artistic performances.
The 38th-anniversary celebration of the Egyptian Opera House is a testament to the institution's enduring legacy in promoting the arts in Egypt. The event brings together over 500 artists, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage and its commitment to preserving and promoting the performing arts.
Key points
- The Egyptian Opera House celebrates its 38th anniversary with a grand performance featuring over 500 artists from various troupes.
- The celebration includes a documentary film showcasing the history of the opera house and its most significant milestones.
- The event features a diverse range of performances, including music, ballet, and opera, highlighting Egypt's rich cultural heritage.
