Festival of Arabic Music and Art: Diwan, An Ode to Love

Date: Sunday, November 6, 7:30 pm
Price: Orchestra: $60.00 Regular, $54 Friends, $45 Senior
Balcony: $40.00 Regular, $34 Friends, $30 Senior

Enjoy a wistful evening filled with sonatas of love performed by the Canadian Arabic Orchestra and Choir and an Arabic takht —  a standard Arabic ensemble. Get swept off your feet by poetry and lyrics written by legends like Antara bin Shaddad and Elia Abu Madi, intertwined with enchanting melodies composed by iconic musicians like Gaby Al Boutros and Husam Numan. 

The Festival of Arabic Music and Art is an annual two-week celebration featuring live performances, theatre shows, film screenings, and art exhibitions showcasing various Canadian and International artists from an array of genres and disciplines. 

Supported by:
Ontario Arts Council
City of Mississauga
SOCAN
Reconnect
Canada Council for the Arts
CAPF - Canadian Heritage