MMO 2015
Held each November on the Maidan, the outdoor courtyard of the ROHM, this complimentary military music concert is the most popular event of the season, attracting hundreds of people for all the three performances. This year, the performance is of special significance as it marks the 45th year of the reign of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the architect of Oman’s remarkable modern Renaissance Continue Reading
Hasmik Leyloyan and Armenia Chamber Orchestra in ROHM
A complement to the upcoming Omani Women’s Day 2013 celebrations, this fabulous program features Omani and international performers coming together to celebrate the women of the nation on 8th of October, 2013. Armenia’s “Queen of the Qanon,” Hasmik Leyloyan, will share her dazzling mastery of this complex string instrument. A highly sought-after orchestra member, she is also no stranger to solo performance and brings a virtuoso’s polished finesse. Leyloyan’s ensemble will be followed by that of Egyptian marimba star Nesma Abdel Aziz, who has enchanted audiences around the world with her spirited approach to classical and contemporary music, both Arab and international. The evening’s dozens of performers will also include the ladies of the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra, the First Royal Group for Oriental Music and Folklore, and special surprise guests. ( Must say that the special guest was famed singer Kazem Saher and his orchestra)
Sharq Taronalari Music Festival in Uzbekistan will kick off soon
All fans of ethnic music of various nations get ready for the start of International Music Festival “Sharq taronalari” which will kick off on 25th of August and end on 30th. International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari” is organized every two years by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan -Islam Karimov with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sport of Uzbekistan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Uzbekistan , the National Broadcasting Company of Uzbekistan, Uzbek Composers’ Union and the Mayor Office of the Samarkand region. The main purpose of the festival included a program of cultural activities of UNESCO – the preservation of traditions of national musical art around the world, connecting countries in the center of ancient Samarkand – “pearl of the Orient” You will be surprised and amazed by the bright impressions of great event, connecting with creative collectives from over 50 ensembles from around the world and get a colorful acquaintance with the culture of Uzbekistan. 
International Folklore Development Association ( IFDA) from Austria is coordinating participation of Omani traditional musicians and singers Farid Al Balushi and Ishaq Al Harthy to take part in this event. The duo will play in the competition following peaces: India Ship, Air breeze and the Nights. IFDA team wishes to musicians a safe trip to Uzbekistan and enjoying the beauty of Samarkand, while also to win the highest prize in the competition. IFDA values its cultural activities in the Sultanate and we see this kind of support for Omani musicians as the least we can do for the country so generous towards many foreign artists.