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Manama, Dec. 12 (BNA): The Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra performed this evening, Sunday, at the Bahrain National Theater under the leadership of the orchestra’s founding maestro, Dr. Mubarak Najm.
A group of international and Bahraini musicians participated in the ceremony, celebrating the national holidays of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The orchestra played “Scheherazade” by Rimsky-Karsakoff, the music for the ballet “Swan Lake” by Tchaikovsky, “Carmen” by Bizet and other famous music.
The concert featured solo performances by international flutist Liselotte Boqueta from the Czech Republic, British trombonist John Millgate and promising Bahraini violinist Aseel Al Jabal.
The orchestra presented Bahraini qanun player Mohammed Asiri and flutist Ayman Barjas a wonderful collection of Bahraini and Gulf melodies.
“We celebrate national holidays at the Bahrain National Theater, which was established with the support of His Majesty the King,” said Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, head of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities.
“The Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Mubarak Najm, is an example of Bahrain’s ability to invest in local music.”
Najm expressed his gratitude to the Bahrain Civil Aviation Society and to all Bahrainis.
The orchestra was founded in March 2022.
EAE