Arts & Culture

St. Petersburg's famed Mariinsky Theatre unveils new stage

Russia's famous Mariinsky theatre opens a new hall - Mariinsky II - with a gala conducted by its director Valery Gergiev

Artists exorcise demons of Syria crisis through art

Syrian Arab Idol contestant Abdel Karim Hamdan sings about turmoil in Aleppo on live show, bringing millions to tears; he says 'I wanted to sing about a cause that affects the whole world'

PROGRAMME: Egypt dance fest in Alexandria's public spaces

A contemporary dance and multi-disciplinary arts festival will take place across public spaces Egypt's second largest city starting 2 May, featuring local and international dancers and artists

Beyonce, J.Lo to headline London charity concert for women

Beyonce, Timbaland, Ellie Goulding and J-Lo are among the starlist of the 1 June 'Sound of Change Live' concert to fund international projects for girls and women

Afghan female rock fest triumphs, but anxiety over future looms

All-female music concert in Kabul draws more than 400 women and girls, amid fears that freedoms could dwindle after NATO-led forces withdraw from Afghanistan by end of 2014

Bollywood dynasties keep it in the family

As Indian cinema turns 100 years old, a Bollywood dynasty traces the roots of their stardom

Art Alert: Concert in aid of Syrian refugees in Egypt

On Wednesday 8 May, a concert featuring classical pieces and traditional Syrian music will be put on at the Cairo Opera House

Beirut bans award-winning Lebanese film shot in Israel

Lebanese authorities reportedly ban film by Lebanese director Ziad Doueiri, which was shot partly in Israel and features Israeli actors

Music

'Egypt’s miracle' joins Spanish musicians at Cairo Opera House

Al Nour Wal Amal blind female orchestra stunned the audience as they performed in collaboration with Spanish flautist and pianist

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Al Nour Wal Amal orchestra prepares for Belgium and Austria

Humbled by Music: Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra

Egypt's Al-Nour Wal-Amal Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra to perform in Malta

Heart and soul: Shubha Mudgal brings marvels of India to Cairo

Shubha Mudgal, an iconic musician from India performed on Tuesday 23 April in Cairo and on 25 April in Alexandria. Her performance was part of the 'India by the Nile' festival

VIDEO: Like Jelly band begin Egypt tour with El-Arish

Mixing music with storytelling, Egyptian band Like Jelly launch their three-month nationwide tour in Sinai's El-Arish

Former Cairo Opera House chairman richly commemorated

On Sunday 21 April a special evening commemorated Abdel Moneim Kamel, dancer, choreographer, director and former Cairo Opera House chairman, who died in February and left behind a large reservoir of artistic wealth

Boghdady and the Wolf: Cairo Symphony Orchestra to perform for children

On Saturday 20 April, the Cairo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Magdy Boghdady will perform a special concert tailored for children. The evening is one of the rare events when the orchestra engages with the youngest audience

Massar Egbari release their debut album 'Ekra'a El-Khabar' (VIDEO)

After 10 years of performing, Alexandrian musicians Massar Egbari release their first album 'Ekra'a El-Khabar' (Read the news) this week

Visual Art

Artist draws on symbolism of the sacred and Egypt's strength

At the Art Talks gallery, Alexandrian artist Guirguis Lotfi makes the audience ponder Egypt's current situation by juxtaposing it against the country's rich heritage in colourful, contemporary iconography

The street is watching you: Digital installation engages Downtown crowd (VIDEO)

Ganzeer collaborates with multimedia artist Yasmin Elayat in a digital storefront installation that blurs the boundaries between private and public space, toying with surveillance

Collective exhibition Localité spotlights urban dynamics

A group painting show at 6 Contemporary Arts in Cairo sparks questions about the relationships between the bustling urban cityscapes and the individuals who inhabit them

Stage & Street

D-CAF Reflections: Worthy event deserves better marketing

Egypt's Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival (D-CAF) ends this week after providing Cairo with an array of strong performances. Ahram Online reflects on the festival's strengths and weaknesses

Culture Events: Picks for the Weekend

This holiday weekend brings a diverse mix of culture events to those decided to stay put in Cairo and Alexandria; Ahram Online recommends dance performances, exhibitions and Indian and Chinese events 2-5 May

Creative realisations: Dancing to the music of Egyptian composers

Between 26 April and 3 May, the Cairo Opera Ballet Company performs two works to the music of Egyptian composers: 'Oriental Steps' by Attiya Sharara and 'The Nile' ballet by Omar Khairat

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