Kfar Qara Hosts "Fairouz in the Country" Concert to Rousing Success
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The Kfar Qara Cultural Palace hosted a highly successful theatrical music concert, "Fairouz in the Country," for the Tarshiha Band for Arabic Music, attracting over 600 attendees. The event, fully funded by the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Kfar Qara Municipality, celebrated the legacy of singer Fairouz. The concert featured artists Shaden Qanboura and Anan Abu Hatoum, with musical direction by Maestro Hossam Al-Hayek, and was praised for its artistic integration and emotional resonance.
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- Over 600 people attended the "Fairouz in the Country" concert at the Kfar Qara Cultural Palace.
- The concert was organized by the Kfar Qara Municipality and funded by the Ministry of Culture.
- Artists Shaden Qanboura and Anan Abu Hatoum performed in the show.
- Maestro Hossam Al-Hayek led the musical direction for the performance.
- The event celebrated the enduring legacy of the iconic singer Fairouz.
The Kfar Qara Cultural Palace hosted the theatrical music concert "Fairouz in the Country" for the Tarshiha Band for Arabic Music for the second consecutive time, drawing an audience of over 600 people. The event, described as legendary and exceptionally resonant, was a response to renewed public demand and a deep affection for the iconic singer Fairouz.
The evening was more than a musical performance; it was a profound cultural celebration of Fairouz's artistic and human legacy, presented as a journey through Palestinian cities and memory. The show, which lasted approximately 90 minutes, featured artists Shaden Qanboura and Anan Abu Hatoum, under the musical direction of Maestro Hossam Al-Hayek.
The event was fully funded by the Ministry of Culture and organized by the Kfar Qara Municipality, its Culture and Non-Curricular Education Department, and the Qara Cultural Palace. Maha Zahalka Masalha, director of the Qara Cultural Palace, served as the master of ceremonies, praising Fairouz as an enduring legend and the "Lyre of the East."
The concert opened and closed with the song "Khabbat Qadamkon Ala Al-Ard Haddara," symbolizing resilience and belonging. Following the performance, thanks were extended to Fadi Zughayra for the show's concept, Carlos Garzouzi for directing, and Sereen Ali for production management, as well as the technical crews.
Maestro Hossam Al-Hayek was honored for his musical leadership. Attendees praised the performance's vocalists, musicianship, and the seamless integration of music, theater, and place, emphasizing that the show successfully captured Fairouz's artistic stature and her role as a living memory and collective consciousness.