Cairo Symphony Orchestra to play “Jazzy Affairs” at Cairo Opera

CAIRO – 26 October 2017: In an impressive experience, Cairo Symphony Orchestra will play jazz music with Canadian soloist Julie Michels on October 28. The event, “Jazzy Affairs,” will contribute in enriching the Cairo Symphony Orchestra’s international repertoire.


Julie Michels [Photo: Cairo Opera House Media Office]
The orchestra will impressively perform modern remixed versions of modern jazz giants’ compositions such as Louis Armstrong, Duck Ellington and Chick Corea, and will be conducted by Mohamed Saad Basha.

Canada’s Embassy in Egypt collaborated with Cairo Opera House in organizing the event.


Mohamed Saad [Photo: Cairo Opera House Media Office]
Jazz music emerged in the USA after slavery abolition in 1863. The freed slaves’ heritage of songs, music, and poems progressively combined with western drum beats and interactive guitar tunes have left a mark on music history forever.

Saxophone and trumpet tunes, clear bass lines and smooth piano sounds are key features of jazz.

Louis Armstrong [Photo: Wikipedia]