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Rahim Al Haj [a middle aged man], wearing a scarf over a suit jacket playing an oud.
Date: Nov 8, 2019

Rahim AlHaj: Letters from Iraq

Presented by Texas Performing Arts

Description

Rahim AlHaj Letters from Iraq

Oud and String Quintet

Presented in partnership with KMFA-FM

Born in Baghdad, Rahim Al Haj is a master of the oud—a stringed instrument with a history dating back 5,000 years. Music has been a constant in his life throughout his years as an Iraqi, a political refugee, and now an American citizen.

Created from the text of actual letters expressing the emotions of Iraqis living in their war-torn country, Letters from Iraq is a poignant telling through music of war, its aftermath and its consequences. These stories become more than an aural presentation. They are truly a virtual visual reality at the hand of Rahim and his string quintet, each piece presenting a unique scenario, together weaving a complete tale of devastation, pain, redemption and, ultimately, hope.

Performance:
Nov. 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM

To make special arrangements for your course, contact:
Brenda Simms, Program Coordinator, Education & Curriculum Development, Campus & Community Engagement
bsimms@texasperformingarts.org
512-232-6213

Date and Time

Date: Nov 8, 2019

Location

McCullough Theatre 2375 Robert Dedman Dr. Austin Texas 78712

https://texasperformingarts.org/visit/venues/mccullough-theatre
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