Concerto Al Andalus

Marcel Khalife (Composer), V. Sirinko: Conductor of National Symphony Orchestra Marcel Khalife: Conductor of Al Mayadine Ensemble (Conductor), National Symphony Orchestra Al Mayadine Ensemble (Orchestra), Rami Khalife, Peter Herbert, Ali Al Khatib, Oumeima Al Khalil Al Mayadine (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Al Mayadine, Rami Khalife, Peter Herbert, Ali Al Khatib, Oumeima Al Khalil
• Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra Al Mayadine Ensemble
• Conductor: V. Sirinko: Conductor of National Symphony Orchestra Marcel Khalife: Conductor of Al Mayadine Ensemble
• Composer: Marcel Khalife
• Audio CD (April 15, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Nagam
• ASIN: B000066HPX
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #41,739 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The first Arabic or Oud Concerto ever preformed. It is truly one of a kind. This magnificent orchestral showpiece blends the traditional with the majestic resonance of the oud and other Middle Eastern instruments. It includes many familiar pieces.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly under the skies of Al-Andalus, December 8, 2002

By	Sufyan "The Suf" (Doha, Qatar) - See all my reviews

I have to tell you that me being an arab I am not at all into Middle Eastern music at all. Having said that there is something about Marcel Khalife's work that touched me in a big way.

I came to hear about Khalife whilst watching one of his concerts live on TV, by pure chance i might add, and only for that one time. I made sure it wasn't to be the last i would hear of him.

His music can be described as middle eastern music with a mixture of classical music and a hint of Jazz. The blend works very very well. Very soothing and very spiritual to a degree.

If you like the works of Paco De Lucia, Feiruz or listen to contemporary classical middle eastern music for that matter, this is definitely something you would want to listen to.

I highly recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, November 28, 2005

By	M. Lutfi "Linux Newbie" (Santa Rosa, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Concerto Al Andalus (Audio CD)

I bought the CD some time ago. I actually did not much about the singer/musician, just got heard from my family members that his songs are cool.

Yes, it is! I love this album. Although the majority of the songs are instrumental, but the songs are beautifully arranged and orchestrated.