Tarab Ensemble Presents: In The Presence of Absence

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When

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Where

Norwood Concert Hall
175 The Parade
entrance George St
Norwood SA 5067
Australia

Why

"In The Presence of Absence" is Tarab Ensemble's first concert in SA showcasing the beauty and diversity of classical Arabic music.

For the first time in Adelaide and for one show only, Tarab Ensemble is presenting its unique blend of several styles of the music of the Arab world, poetry recitals, calligraphy and storytelling.

Unveiling the treasures of the music of the Arab world, "In the Presence of Absence" is a 2-hr concert (with an interval of a fundraiser auction) of a variety of Arabic music styles as an artistic response to tumultuous times. Through a vibrant tapestry of Arab musical styles (including Andalusi Muwashah, Syrian Qudoud, 20th Century Classics, Longa, Sufi and more), Tarab Ensemble's performances are a testament to the power of classical Arabic music in defying time and space while fostering empathy, hope, beauty and unity.

Program

7:00 to 7:55: 

  • Meet and Greet
  • "Introduction to Arabic Instruments and scales" workshop
  • Arabic Calligraphy workshop

8:00: Set 1 of the concert

8:45: Fundraiser auction

9:10: Set 2 of the concert

10:00 End

Tarab Ensemble

Yousef Alreemawi (founder and keyboard player)
Krikor Khaderian (saxophone)
Sarah McDonald (flute)
Khajak Khachigian (guitar)
Michael Currie (double bass)
Nasser Ammar (percussion)
Bassem Muneer (oud)
Chiharu Hotta (nay)
Basma Fteih (tabla)
Ghazaleh (sufi dancer)

Tickets

Tickets are available from Eventbrite.

Contact

Tarab Ensemble
0412 709 871 (Bassam Muneer)
tarabaustralia@gmail.com
tarabensemble.net
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