Egypt’s Al Nour Wal Amal – or Light and Hope – Chamber Orchestra to perform three concerts in China, for the first time, on 2, 5 and 6 August. The program consists mainly of Western European classical music compositions, in addition to “a special surprise for our audiences”, Amal Fikry, vice president of Al-Nour Wal Amal Association told Ahram Online. From souls rich with music and hearts vibrant with hope, symphonies fill up concert halls with various compositions by Egyptian and western composers like Brahms, Mozart, and other composers. Egyptian women musicians redefined perseverance, hard work, and passion when joining the first non-governmental association in the Middle East to help visually impaired girls and women. The orchestra consists of 44 blind female musicians between 20-40 years old. The orchestra has traveled around the world, visiting multiple Asian countries. There is also a junior orchestra of around 27 girls from 8-20 years of age. The orchestra stages regular monthly concerts in Cairo and travels annually to perform abroad in support its initiatives. Not only do women enjoy their time playing music, but also the Al Nour Wal Amal Association works hard to secure…
