Egypt is ripe with artistic talents that have constantly reshaped the region’s entertainment industries for decades if not centuries. From pop music to cinema blockbusters, Egyptians have been at the regional forefront, but what often goes unnoticed is their mark on other forms of art, like opera singing. Egyptian soprano Fatma Said is among those who have broken artist ground on a global scale. Recently becoming the only non-European to snatch Germany’s prestigious ‘Best Young Artist 2021’, Said began her opera singing career at the age of 14 in Cairo, before taking off to Berlin to earn a degree in music. From there, she became the first Egyptian soprano to perform at the iconic Accademia del Teatro alla Scala in Milan. Before earning Germany’s prestigious award last week, Said had been keeping busy performing at the Global Citizen Live event in Paris, alongside international mega stars the likes of Elton John. Egyptian Streets catches up with the accomplished soprano as she opens up about her career, family, and future aspirations. You’ve had quite a prolific career and received multiple awards, which do you cherish the most or has had the…
Exclusive with Fatma Said: The Egyptian Soprano Who Just Won Germany’s Most Prestigious Music Award
October 27, 2021
