Bahrain pays tribute to classical Arabic music icon Farid Al-Atrash

Bahrain commemorated the 40th anniversary of the death of composer, singer, virtuoso oud player and actor Farid Al-Atrash. The National Arab Music Ensemble staged a concert at the Cultural Hall which showcased the spirit of classic music and soulful authentic Egyptian tarab style. 

The concert which revisited the rich repertoire of Farid al-Atrash, often referred to as "King of the Oud, was held as part of festivities marking the 10th edition of the Spring of Culture. The commemorative event was hosted in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy, in the presence of Egyptian Opera House President Dr. Enas Abdel-Dayem . Founded in 1989 under the National Cultural Institute (Egypt Opera House), the group pays homage to authentic classic Arab music and art repertoire.