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Oud Legend Ramy Adly comes to Kennedy Center – Washington Report

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On Aug. 28, noted oud player Ramy Adly appeared on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage in Washington, DC. The purpose of his performance was “to introduce the West to the oud” and to the beautiful sounds of this 4,000-year-old instrument. To showcase the oud for an American audience, Adly even performed a rendition of “Amazing Grace,” which while beautiful, felt slightly forced. He excelled most in musical styles for which the oud is most known, but the range of styles he was able to showcase can be viewed as an invitation to incorporate the oud into genres that may overlook the versatility of this ancient stringed instrument.

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Ramy Adly

October 2015 Newsletter 

On August 28th, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, I performed a concert that was also featured in an interview written in the Washington Post.

Kennedy Center Concert

 

This concert featured an ensemble from around the world; Stuart Dickson (Istanbul), Luben Elquntar (Syria).

 

The compisitions performed were “Alexandria,” “Day of War” and ” Egyptian Waltz.”

 

Attendees of the concert exceded 3,000; including the Egyptian Ambassador to the U.S. Mohamed Tawfik, Stefan Buchwald, Minister Counselor of the German Embassy, and others who traveled over 1000 miles.

The Washington Post Interview

 

On August 23rd, the Washington Post published an article which included my picture, my Egyptian background, education, and love of the Oud.  It also mentions my School of Oud online and love of teaching my students from around the world.

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I also had the pleasure of meeting Egyptian Presidnt, Abdul Fatah ElSisi during his visit to the United Nations in New York City and offered him my album,  “Mirage.”

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Coming up…

 

Next month, I am looking forward to participating with UNICEF and the Iraqi Children’s Foundation in a benefit concert for refugees.  More information is found below.