Naseer Shamma and Al-Oyoun Ensemble
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Naseer Shamma and Al-Oyoun Ensemble ÒHis technical prowess is bewitchingÉit transforms listening into a mystical experience.ÓÑAl-Ahram Weekly One of the leading exponents of the oud, Iraqi composer Naseer Shamma has had a tremendous impact on how the lute-like instrument is approached throughout the Arab world. Shamma has been director of Bayt Al-Oud (House of the Oud) at the Cairo Opera House since 1998. In addition to developing new techniques and expanding the tonal possibilities of the oud by designing an eight-string (rather than six-string) instrument, he utilizes new forms and elements from various cultures in his work. This innovative approach is keenly evident in the adventurous eight-piece Al-Oyoun Ensemble, which draws on tradition and classical forms as a launching pad for keen musical exploration. |
| Date and time: | January 16, 2013 8:00 PM |
| Location: | Wexner Center Performance Space |
| Contact: | Ticket office |
| Phone Number: | 614-292-3535 |
| Event category: | Wexner Center |
| Event Type: | Concert |
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