Carthage Symphony Orchestra to Honor Egyptian Composer Baligh Hamdi in a Grand Evening
The Carthage Symphony Orchestra will present a major evening dedicated to the memory of Egyptian composer Baligh Hamdi (1932‑1993) on 17 March in Tunis, as part of the “Mélodies d’Orient” 2026 festival, organizers announced.
- Conductor: Maestro Hafedh Makni
- Choir: Led by Mourad Gaaloul
- Venue: Théâtre de l’Opéra de Tunis, Cité de la Culture
- Time: Doors open at 21:30
Programme
The concert will take the audience on a musical journey, starting with Hamdi’s early works and moving through his compositions that have become classics of Arabic song. The pieces will be rendered in a “powerful and moving” symphonic orchestration.
In addition to Hamdi’s repertoire, the evening will feature works by:
- Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese composer and pianist
- The brothers Mansour and Assi Rahbani, pivotal figures in contemporary Arab music
Cultural & Spiritual Highlights
Scheduled during the spring holidays and at the end of Ramadan, the concert will also include a selection of mouachahates and ibtihalates, adding a heritage‑rich and spiritual dimension to the event.
Vision
The soirée aims to pay tribute to great Oriental music re‑imagined within a symphonic setting, celebrating the legacy of composers who have left a lasting imprint on the Arab musical landscape.
