Cairo Symphony Orchestra Continues “Masterpieces of the Twentieth Century” Concert Series*

09 May 2024

The Cairo Opera House, under the supervision of Dr. Lamiaa Zayed, is hosting a concert by the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Ahmed El Saedi, with cellist Victoria Kapralova and A Cappella Female Choir at the Main Hall on Saturday, 11 May 2024 at 8:30 p.m.

The evening is part of the "Masterpieces of the Twentieth Century" concert series and includes a selection of the most important classical works composed by prominent composers during the past century, including Claude Debussy’s “Trois Nocturne,” Dmitri Shostakovich’s “Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Piano” and Ludwig van Beethoven's “Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36.”
 
The Cairo Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1959 by the Austrian conductor Franz Litschauer. Since then, the Orchestra has contributed significantly in enriching Egypt’s serious musical scene by hosting world-famous musicians and supporting talents of Egyptian composers, instrumentalist and conductors. Throughout its history, the Orchestra has successfully incorporated international compositions into its repertoire, organized workshops with international trainers, and embarked on artistic tours worldwide.