Scientific Conference Accompanying the 34th Arab Music Festival Kicks Off at the Small Hall

21 October 2026

Dr. Reda El Wakil , Chairman of the Cairo Opera House, opened the proceedings of the scientific conference held alongside the 34th Arab Music Festival at the Small Hall.
The opening took place in the presence of Maestro Dr. Mohamed El Mogy, the festival director, and Dr. Mohamed Shabana, head of the scientific committee.
This year’s conference addresses the theme "Arab Music Between Academic Criticism and Media Coverage." The edition is dedicated to the late distinguished music critics, Dr. Zain Nassar and Dr. Mohamed Hassan Hleil, in recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of music criticism.