Magic of the Oud | listening to records

Munir Bashir, Anouar Brahem, and Simon Shaheen open the door to a mesmerizing world where a single instrument—the oud—is capable of telling stories with a depth and power rivaling that of an entire symphony orchestra. A listening session designed to savor the subtlety, improvisation, and beauty of Eastern music.

Programme of the session:

• Simon Shaheen “Saltanah”
• Anouar Brahem “Barzakh”
• Anouar Brahem “Blue Maqams”
• Anouar Brahem “After the Last Sky”
• Munir Bashir “Mesopotamia”

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LISTENING TO RECORDS is listening to music following a pre-planned playlist. We listen to high-quality records played from vinyl records or high-resolution digital files—this allows us to experience the music’s unique emotional depth, appreciate the nuances of the performance, and immerse ourselves in the depths of this music.