Damascus concert revives Syria’s musical heritage with fusion of Beethoven and Arab classics
DAMASCUS: Western classical music and centuries-old Arabic musical traditions came together at the Damascus Opera House in the Syrian Arab Republic this week.
Syrian pianist and composer Gaswan Zerikly joined the Arab Music Ensemble for Heritage Revival in a performance celebrating the country’s rich cultural legacy, the Syrian Arab News Agency reported.
Titled “Syria: The First Symphony,” the concert on Monday paired works by German composer Ludwig van Beethoven with Andalusian muwashahat, traditional Arabic instrumental music and Sufi devotional performances, presenting what organizers described as a dialogue between European classical music and Arab artistic traditions.
Syrian pianist and composer Gaswan Zerikly. (SANA photo)
