CSO Presents Works by Fauré & Bruckner

07 March 2024

“Greatest Symphonies VIII” at Cairo Opera House

As part of the “Greatest Symphonies” concert series, the Cairo Symphony Orchestra delivered a mesmerizing concert at the Main Hall on Saturday, 9 March 2024 at 8 p.m. Under the baton of Maestro Ahmed El Saedi and with the participation of soprano Dalia Farouk, baritone Khaled Samir, and A Cappella Choir, renowned classical compositions including Fauré’s Requiem for Soprano, Baritone, Choir, and Orchestra and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 “Romantic” were featured.
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.