Cairo Symphony

Orchestra
Ali Baligh ID: 900211718
 Table of contents
01 02
Introduction Symphony orchestra
structure

03 04
Cultural Impact and Legacy Dead Person: Baligh Hamdi
 About Me
Ali Akmal Mohamed Ali Baligh

Age: 19 years old

Major: Data science

Hobbies: I like to play on the piano and improvise

on the blues scale.

I like to hang out with friends and chill

I like Marcus Aurelius'

 01
Introduction
 Cairo Opera House
The Cairo Opera House was inaugurated on October
10, 1988, by the President of Egypt at that time,
Hosni Mubarak.

the construction of the opera house was part of a

larger cultural project initiated by the Egyptian
government to revive the country's artistic and
cultural scene.
Cairo Opera House
 Cairo Opera House
The main opera hall, named the Main Hall or the
Grand Theater, has a seating capacity of around
1,200 people and is equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities for opera, ballet, and theater productions.
However for this presentation I will only focus on
the Cairo symphony orchestra
 Cairo Symphony Orchestra
The Orchestra was founded in 1959 under its first
music director and conductor, Franz Litschauer

It was established with the goal of promoting

classical music and enriching the cultural landscape
of the country.

Information about its exact foundation are not widely

available. However, it is known that a group of talented
musicians came together to form the orchestra, driven by
their passion for classical music and the desire to
showcase their skills.
Notice a contradiction in the dates?
 Khedivial Opera House
Khedivial Opera House (Royal Opera House): The main venue
for opera, ballet, and symphonic performances in Cairo from
1869 until its destruction by fire in 1971.
(the oldest opera house in all of Africa.)
 02
Symphony orchestra
structure
 The Orchestra instruments
The main instruments of the orchestra belong to four main
sections:

Strings

Woodwinds

Brass

Percussions
 The Orchestra
Modern symphony orchestra: Full strength of around 100
musicians.

Music ranges from classical

masterpieces (Mozart, Haydn) to
modern classics (Bartok, Britten,
Stravinsky).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=pbVRn3q3fEw
 The Orchestra
Conductor
A conductor is a highly skilled musician who leads and directs a
musical ensemble, such as a symphony orchestra, The conductor's
primary role is to interpret the music, guide the musicians, and
shape the overall performance.

Concertmaster
The concertmaster, also known as the leader or first violinist, is a
prominent position within an orchestra tuning the orchestra to
working closely with the conductor and plays all the violin solos.
 03
Cultural Impact and
Legacy
 Cultural Impact and Legacy
Preserves and promotes classical music
in Egypt.
Performs and showcases works by
renowned classical composers.
Contributes to the preservation of
Egypt's classical music heritage.
 Cultural Impact and Legacy
The Cairo symphony Orchestra has its fair share of international
guest conductors

One of which is Charles Munch

Charles Munch was a renowned French conductor.

He was born in 1891 and passed away in 1968.

Munch's interpretations were characterized by energy,

expressiveness, and attention to detail.

Charles Munch's legacy as a conductor continues to be celebrated

for his artistry and musical contributions.
 Cultural Impact and Legacy
Ahmed El Saedi: Renowned conductor
Collaborated globally with 50+ orchestras
Performances at prestigious venues
Held permanent positions with renowned orchestras
Diverse discography and awards
Music Director of Cairo Symphony Orchestra since 2014

He was also the conductor that I watched and also this concert
was also the first Concert in Egypt to play Gustav Mahler’s
pieces in Egypt
 04
Baligh Hamdi
 Baligh Hamdi
Baligh Hamdi was an Egyptian composer
who drew upon Egyptian folk melodies and
contemporary music aesthetics to create his
compositions. He utilized a mix of classical
and electronic instruments in his work, and
collaborated with singers such as Umm
Kulthum, Abdel Halim Hafez, and Warda.
Hamdi also contributed to the soundtracks of
several feature films, including the award-
winning "A Taste of Fear" (1969).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncX-
LPy6zTg
 Resoruces
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https://www.operabase.com/companies/egypt/cairo-symphony-orchestra-5178/en

https://web.archive.org/web/20050519004415/http://www.operahouse.gov.eg/operahouse/royal_opera_house.htm

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/resources-for-educators/classroom-resources/media-and-interactives/media/music/guide-to-the-o
rchestra/

https://www.orsymphony.org/learning-community/instruments/

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/arts/music/charles-munch-conductor.html

https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/111186.aspx

https://web.archive.org/web/20170430034300/http://www.wardaonline.com/bio4.htm

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314658/