PRE CONCERT AND THE OVERTURE

H.E. Dr Sami Khiyami, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic and Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman LACCS. At the stage of the Purcell Room in preparation for the opening ceremony to start the concert.

Ashraf Kateb and Prof. J R Monroy with the Syrian Arab Republic flag, displayed at the stage of the Purcell Room to start the concert.

Prof. J R Monroy, Chairman of LACCS briefly explained to the audience LACCS’ s motto to promote cultural understanding amongst all nations accredited at the Court of St. James’s, and its commitments to bring new music, and in this especial occasion, music by Arab composers from five Arab countries. A contribution to the International celebration of South American Bicentennial.

H.E. Dr Sami Khiyami, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic addressed the audience and honourable guests to welcome the memorable occasion with music and musicians from Syria and Arab countries.

Ashraf Kateb and Ramune Neris, introduce “Sultane de Damas”, by Syrian composer, Dia Succari (b.1938).

Ashraf Kateb and Ramune Neris, played UK premier: “Andalucianas”, by Mustapha Aicha Al-Rahmani, from Morocco (1944-2008). U.K. Premier.

Ashraf Kateb, played “Fantasia on an Egyptian folk tune”, by Gamal Abder Rahim, Egypt (1924-1988), UK premier.

Ashraf Kateb, in a personal and brilliant interpretation of the piece “Gesture” by the Syrian composer Zayed Jabri, (b.1975), U.K. Premier and dedicated to A. Kateb.

First piece of the second part of the concert:

Ashraf Kateb, introduce to the British audience, the music of a contemporary Arab composer, Essam Al-Jowder, from Bahrain (b.1962), the pieces is entitled: “Endearment”, UK premier.

Ashraf Kateb and Ramune Neris, played in style and brilliantly a difficult piece entitled “Preludio e Moto Perpetuo”, by Boghos Gelalian, Lebanon (b.1927).

THE CLAPPING AND THE AUDIENCE

The distinguish audience clapping the brilliant performance of Ashraf Kateb and Ramune Neris

THE CONCERT PROGRAMME

H.E. Mr Khaled A. A. S. Al Duwaisan, G.C.V.O., and Daughter. Ambassador of the State of Kuwait and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps.

H.E. Ambssador of the Republic of Turkey and Mrs Bernev Alpogan.

>From left to right:
H.E. Mr Abdulrahman Ghanem A. Almutaiwee, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates and Prof. Manuel S. Hassassian, The Palestinian General Delegate.

Mr Babul Nurdin Topan, reading the Programme Notes.

Baroness Jenny Tonge and Dr Keith Tonge.

>From left to right
Ms Huda Nassar, Mrs Victoria Wolcough, Mr Gregory Wolcough and Ms Carolyn Hallet.

INTERVAL RECEPTION AT THE FOYER OF THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL

>From left to right:
Prof. Manuel S. Hassasian –The Palestinian General Delegate, Baroness Jenny Tonge, H.E. Mrs Inaam Osseiran, Ambassador of Lebanon and H.E. Mr Khaled Al-Duwaissan, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait.

H.E. Dr Mauricio Rodriguez, Ambassador of Colombia, Prof. J R Monroy and Mrs Sugey Pinzon Alonso de Rodriguez.

>From left to right:
Mrs and Mr Reynaldo A. Catapang, Deputy Chief of Mission and Deputy Permanent Representative to the IMO, Mrs Azurdia, Embassy of Guatemala and Prof. J R Monroy.

Mr Jose Manuel Azurdia, Minister Counsellor and Mrs Azurdia, talking to Prof. J R Monroy at the Foyer of the QEH.

Mrs J L Sylvester. H.E. Dr Sami Khiyami, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic and Prof. J R Monroy, at the Interval Reception, Foyer Queen Elizabeth Hall.

A HAPPY END TO THE CONCERT

Standing ovation for Ashraf Kateb and Ramune Neris.

H.E. Dr Sami Khiyami, Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic and musicians received congratulations from guests and audiences, for an outstanding concert and a successful cultural evening at the South Bank Centre.