Together with Ali Hout from the Asil Ensemble, they took the audience on a journey through eight centuries of Arabic melodic tradition, blending classical compositions inspired by historical manuscripts with newly composed contemporary works.
Following the performance, attendees had the opportunity to meet and interact with the musicians through a special segment of the event organised in collaboration with QF’s BilAraby initiative, offering a platform for dialogue around the cultural and scientific depth of the Arabic maqam.
This highlighted BilAraby’s role in promoting, and allowing people to connect with, Arab cultural and artistic identity, and with inspiring ideas and perspectives.
In addition to the live performances, the series also included a range of workshops organised in collaboration with QF’s Herfah programme, enabling music lovers to engage with arts and cultural heritage, and explore the craft and science behind maqam.
‘Heart to Heart’ will continue with regular performances that celebrate the diversity and vitality of this Arabic musical tradition. Upcoming events will see Negar Bouban perform by the end of November in an edition titled ‘The Veil And The String: A Persian Lament’; Dr Ahmad AlSalhi, a Kuwaiti musician and researcher, perform in an edition titled ‘Sawt On The Coast Of The Arabian Gulf’ by the end of January; Fikret Karakaya perform ‘Maqamat Of The Ottoman Court’ in March; and Mohammed Antar perform ‘A Journey Through Maqam’ in May.
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