By: John von Rhein Source: Chicago Tribune For many Muslim and Arab classical musicians living in the West, it is important to come forward and express their identity. Some have chosen to make political statements through their music, as composers throughout the centuries have done. Others have chosen to draw wider attention to the enormously … Continued
Kareem Roustom, a Syrian-born composer who is based in the Boston area, wrote “Ramal,” which the Grant Park Orchestra will perform July 12 at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion. (John Robson photo) By: John von Rhein Source: The Chicago Tribune All performing and creative artists who hold complex identities also face complex journeys. Certainly, classical musicians … Continued
The National Arab Orchestra and Living up to the Name BY: Sami Asmar/Contributing Writer When the word national is part of a name, the usual expectation is that the named entity is large and government-sponsored, such as the National Endowment for the Arts, or a venture with branches in many states, such as National Basketball … Continued
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