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| Al Farabi Concerto |
![]() Al Farabi Concerto is a series of concerts presenting works by exceptionally gifted contemporary composers from Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine and Syria. The concerts are designed to promote the music of Arab composers, alongside that of their Western counterparts, through performances by the UK’s most acclaimed orchestras, soloists and conductors, in London’s main concert venues. Al Farabi Concerto aims to establish high profile and enduring recognition for Arab contemporary classical music within international cultural circles—and also heighten recognition of these talented composers within their own communities. |
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"The Prince of Wales has long advocated the need to build bridges between faiths and cultures and sends his warmest good wishes for the success of this venture." His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales "I fully support this initiative and wish you every success with your endeavours." His Royal Highness, Prince Turki Al-Faisal "The Al Farabi concerto series will remind the world that great classical music is the common heritage of the civilisation which stretches from Eastern Arabia to Western Ireland. Through music of the highest quality and extraordinary creativity, it will speak to what really matters in the world shared for so long by Jews, Christians and Muslims. No-one interested in our common culture should miss this astonishing artistic event." Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles KCMG LVO |
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Nasr Al Farabi, 9th century Islamic philosopher, (870-950 AD) Al Farabi, known as Al Pharabius in the West, contributed to philosophy, logic, sociology, science and music. He was best known as the ‘Second Teacher’, Aristotle being the First. An expert in music, he contributed to musical notation and invented several musical instruments. His book entitled ‘Kitab al-Musiqa -The Great Book of Music’ is world-renowned. Abu Nasr al-Farabi was born in Farab, studied and taught in Baghdad and Damascus, where he is buried. | |
| Patrons H. R. H. Prince Turki Al-Faisal Alderman Sir Gavyn Arthur Mr Naim Attallah John Austin MP Sir David Blatherwick Mrs Myrna Bustani Sir Colin Davis Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CBE Alan Duncan MP Sir David Frost OBE Ms Frances Guy, HM Ambassador, Lebanon The Rt. Hon. Simon Hughes MP Mrs Haifa Al Kaylani, Chairman, Arab International Women’s Forum Mr George M Magan H. E. Amre Moussa, Secretary General, League of Arab States The Lord and Lady Palumbo | |
| Artistic Director: | Oliver Butterworth |