Pianist Wael Farouk to participate in opera’s Brahms Project

CAIRO – 1 February 2018: Egyptian international Pianist Wael Farouk will participate in Cairo Symphony Orchestra as a part of Brahms Project that will begin on Saturday, February 3, at the Great Hall, according to a released statement by the Cairo Opera House.

The concert will be led by Maestro Ahmed al-Saidi, and it will include the works of German composer and pianist Johannes Brahms as well as classical music of Beethoven and symphony No. 4 of Tchaikovsky.

Brahms, born in 1833, was taught piano by his pianist father. He was greatly influenced by the works of Beethoven; hence, critics called Brahms’ first symphony as the tenth symphony of Beethoven. He was awarded the Order of Merit for Science and Art .

At the same time, Farouk has performed many concerts at world’s venues such as the White Hall in St. Petersburg, Schumann’s house in Leipzig, and Carnegie Hall in New York. His solo debut performance in 2013 was lauded by many people.

Farouk directs a piano program Carthage College and the Carthage Arts Academy. He is also on the faculty of the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. He frequently judges competitions and delivers master classes.