To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Oum Kalthoum, “The Star of the Orient,” the Philharmonie de Paris will host a weekend-long homage to this iconic Arab singer, whose influence extends across generations and borders. Highlighting the weekend is a grand concert by the Cairo Opera Orchestra, led by conductor Alaa Abdelsalam, featuring singers Rehab Omar and Iman Abdel-Ghani. In the Pierre Boulez Grand Hall, the performers will explore the richness of Oum Kalthoum’s music, blending tradition with modernity and reflecting her legacy of passion, patriotism, and universal appeal.
The concert recreates the legendary singer’s work with a symphonic twist, including iconic pieces such as “Hadihi Laylati,” “Alf Leïla We Leïla,” “Al Atlal,” and “Enta Omri,” capturing her timeless artistry.