Andalusian Music Festival - Day 2
Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:00 pm
Al-Ala from Tangier, Morocco, featuring Orchestra of Tangier, directed by Ahmed Zaitouni (vocal, lute, rebab, violin, viola, goblet drum & tambourine)
“Al-Ala,” meaning “instrumental,” refers to the secular traditions in Andalusian music of Morocco. Orchestra of Tangier, led by the legendary master Ahmed Zaitourni, returns to the USA after the hugely successful tour in 2007. This concert marks the first performance of a complete Mizan (movement) from a Nawbat (vocal and instrumental suite) in the USA.
3-concert subscription: $150/$95
Single tickets:
02/14/09 & 02/21/09: $45/$35 (student & senior prices available)
02/22/09: $85/$55 (student & senior prices available)
EVENT ABBREVIATIONS:
AGRH = Ann Goodman Recital Hall,
KC = Kaufman Center,
LMS = Lucy Moses School
MCH = Merkin Concert Hall,
SMS = Special Music School,
YAP = Young Artist Program