Tomorrow: Concert of Arab Music

An Evening of Arab Music
December 4, 2009, 8:00 PM
Bodek Lounge at Houston Hall, U-Penn
3417 Spruce Street, West Philadelphia

Please join us tomorrow for an evening of classical Arab Music, presented by Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, and co-sponsored by University of Pennsylvania and Intercultural Journeys.

Enjoy a repertoire of classical Arab music by legendary composers -- Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Rahbani Brothers, Farid El-Attrash, and Simon Shaheen -- played by musicians Hanna Khoury (violin), Hafez El Ali Kotain (percussion), and Adeeb Refela (oud). The performance includes members of Al-Bustan's Arab Music Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble.

Flutist Maron Khoury, who recently joined the Metropolitain Opera (New York), will present a special performance on flute.

Click here to see video and photos from recent rehearsals.

This event is FREE (donations are welcome) and open to the public. There will be light Arab fare served after the concert.

For Info/RSVP, contact Chloe, 267-809-3668 or ctucker@albustanseeds.org
See PARKING info below.

Al-Bustan greatly thanks the Co-Sponsors of this event:
University of Pennsylvania's
Greenfield Intercultural Center, Middle East Center, Penn Arab Student Society, Music Department, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations
and
Intercultural Journeys

See map locating Houston Hall and link to public parking at UPenn campus.

AL-BUSTAN SEEDS OF CULTURE is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth in Arabic language, arts, and culture, and to promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect.