Greatest Symphonies Concert Series Continues at the Cairo Opera House

09 November 2023

As part of the “Greatest Symphonies” concert series, the Cairo Symphony Orchestra delivered a mesmerizing performance at the Main Hall on Saturday, 11 November 2023 at 8 p.m. Under the baton of Maestro Ahmed El Saedi and with pianist Laura Mikkola, a selection of renowned classical compositions, including Rhapsodie Espagnole by Maurice Ravel and Symphony No. 3 in A minor by Sergei Rachmaninov were featured.
The Cairo Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1959 by Franz Litschauer, its first Principal Conductor. During these years, the Orchestra has contributed in enriching the serious music scene in Egypt. The invitation of internationally renowned conductors and soloists to participate in its concert has been a long-standing tradition of the CSO. Simultaneously, Egyptian musicians and composers are given the opportunity to showcase their skills in the Orchestra’s spectacular productions. Workshops and masterclasses by world’s top musicians, in addition to successful concert tours are regularly organized by the CSO.