Amici Chamber Ensemble | From Strauss to the Orient

A mesmerizing musical journey from Strauss’ Lieder and Duett Concertino through to Ravel’s Scheherazade and Lebanese songs performed by the captivating soprano, Joyce El-Khoury and guest artists; Timothy Ying violin, Kathleen Kajioka, Barry Shiffman, Daniel Lalonde, Michael Sweeney and Naghmeh Farahmand.

Guest artists: Joyce El-Khoury, Timothy Ying, Kathleen Kajioka, Barry Shiffman, Daniel Lalonde, Michael Sweeney, and Nahgmeh Farahmand

Amici Chamber Ensemble: Joaquin Valdepeñas, David Hetherington, Serouj Kradjian

Program:

• Richard Strauss – Duett Concertino

• Richard Strauss – Lieder (arr. Serouj)

• Maurice Ravel – Scheherazade

Lebanese songs (arr. Serouj)
Najib Hankash-Kahlil Gibran – Aateny el Nay (Give me the flute)
Wadih El Safi – Rah halfak bel ghosn ya asfour (Swear to me little bird)
Zaki Nassif – Ya Aashikata el wardi (Enamored of roses)
Farid el Atrache – Ya zahratan fee khayalee (Flower of my dreams)

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