A concert at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on Feb. 3 celebrated the life and music of Halim El-Dabh, in honor of his upcoming 90th birthday . El-Dabh is an emeritus professor of music and ethnomusicology at Kent State University.
Music in this story:
Misri-yaat (written 1932 revised periodically to present) Time 5:57; Halim El-Dabh on piano. From the CD 'Chambers and Concertos', recorded at the live performance ‘Reflections on the River Nile: The Music of Halim El-Dabh’;
The Rocky River Chamber Music Society (Ohio), Nov. 19, 2007
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