Chineke! Orchestra: Arabic Symphony
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XX , [Venue Details]The Ayoub Sisters’ celebration of Arabic music and landscapes tops a kaleidoscopic concert that takes in works by composers from Ravel to Valerie Coleman.
Valerie Coleman’s Umoja – the Swahili word for ‘unity’ – opens tonight’s concert. Originally composed as a simple song for women’s choir, the orchestral version brings an expansion and sophistication to the short and sweet melody, dancing and weaving throughout the instrument families.
A single oboe tells a story in Shepherd’s Song. Composer Ali Osman gives voice to solitude and landscape through flowing, folk-inspired melodies.
Grammy Award-winning soprano Axelle Fanyo is the soloist for Ravel’s musical fantasy Shéhérazade.
Emmy-nominated composer Kareem Roustom blends Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary colours in Ramal.
Closing the concert is the English premiere of The Ayoub Sisters’ Arabic Symphony, a celebration of their Egyptian heritage giving a flavour of the Middle East with a classical sound.
Repertoire
Valerie Coleman: Umoja - anthem of unity
Osman: The Shepherd's song for oboe & strings
Ravel: Shéhérazade
Interval
Kareem Roustom: Ramal
The Ayoub Sisters: Arabic Symphony (London premiere)
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Admission
Min: £13.25
Max: £42.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Chineke! Orchestra, Fawzi Haimor - conductor
Other key names: Armand Djikoloum - oboe, Axelle Fanyo - soprano
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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Chineke! Orchestra: Arabic Symphony
Sunday, 11 Oct 2026 @7.30pm
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XXMore Information
The Ayoub Sisters’ celebration of Arabic music and landscapes tops a kaleidoscopic concert that takes in works by composers from Ravel to Valerie Coleman.
Valerie Coleman’s Umoja – the Swahili word for ‘unity’ – opens tonight’s concert. Originally composed as a simple song for women’s choir, the orchestral version brings an expansion and sophistication to the short and sweet melody, dancing and weaving throughout the instrument families.
A single oboe tells a story in Shepherd’s Song. Composer Ali Osman gives voice to solitude and landscape through flowing, folk-inspired melodies.
Grammy Award-winning soprano Axelle Fanyo is the soloist for Ravel’s musical fantasy Shéhérazade.
Emmy-nominated composer Kareem Roustom blends Middle Eastern traditions with contemporary colours in Ramal.
Closing the concert is the English premiere of The Ayoub Sisters’ Arabic Symphony, a celebration of their Egyptian heritage giving a flavour of the Middle East with a classical sound.
Repertoire
Valerie Coleman: Umoja - anthem of unity
Osman: The Shepherd's song for oboe & strings
Ravel: Shéhérazade
Interval
Kareem Roustom: Ramal
The Ayoub Sisters: Arabic Symphony (London premiere)
Admission
Min: £13.25
Max: £42.00
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Chineke! Orchestra, Fawzi Haimor - conductor
Other key names: Armand Djikoloum - oboe, Axelle Fanyo - soprano
Age restriction: For ages 7+, U12's must be accompanied by an adult
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