Join us for an evening exploring the beauty of Arab music where National Arab Orchestra founder and music director Michael Ibrahim will give a presentation/performance on the aesthetics improvisation (taqsim) and tarab.
Performers include Michael Ibrahim, Jonathon Hammonds, and Dr. Gursharan "Yash" Singh Sandhu.
Michael Ibrahim is a dynamic conductor and one of the newest most innovative artists to emerge onto the Arab music circuit. The impact of Michael’s musical leadership is felt equally by audiences across the globe, as well as the musicians he collaborates with.
Throughout his early career, Michael performed in many concert halls and venues the world over allowing him the unique opportunity to share the stage with some of the most influential figures in Western and Arab music. Michael’s diverse musical background and unique approach to composition and improvisation has also led him to be featured on a number of recordings and film scores. As an artist, Michael has used his educational and professional experience to fuse Western and Arab music idioms in his performances.