40 December 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com happenings When? December 9 Event? Music Festival Venue? Bahrain National Theatre When? December 8-9 Event? Fort Camp Venue? Bahrain Fort Site Museum When? December 8-31 Event? Festive Fun Venue? Downtown Rotana This is a concert featuring Mohammed Abdu, a living legend of Arabic music. Gifted with a distinctly powerful voice and incredible oudplaying ability, Abdu’s talents were clear from an early age and he was discovered while still a teenager in the early 1960s after singing on the local radio. Five decades on, ‘The Artist of the Arabs’, as he is widely known, is still going strong. His collaborations include some of the biggest poets, composers and musicians in the Arab world. His repertoire includes hundreds of songs and albums that clearly show the strong influence of traditional Hijazi music and spiritual chants on his style. In fact, in making this genre more mainstream, Abdu is widely credited for helping to preserve this important heritage within the GCC and Arab musical landscape. The concert will feature some of the artist’s most beloved songs, which he released over his illustrious career, from early classics to more modern hits spanning the golden era of Arabic music of the 20th century to today. The show starts at 8pm and is suitable for ages 10 years and above. Tickets are available from Virgin Megastore. Visit www.culture.gov.bh An intimate concert featuring celebrated international musicians from the Artie’s Chamber Orchestra. Established by cellist Herrmann Gauthier in 2008, the bi-annual festival, in collaboration with the National Centre for the Performing Arts in India, maintains a philosophy of performing special large-scale orchestral arrangements by a small chamber orchestra in a relaxed and friendly way that promotes intercultural dialogue. To date, the Artie’s Chamber Orchestra has played more than 100 musical works worldwide. A special selection of some of the greatest masterpieces by artists such as Wagner, Mendelssohn and Mozart will be played in Bahrain under the patronage of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities. The show will start at 7pm and is suitable for ages eight years and above. Tickets are sold at Virgin Megastore. Visit www.tickets.virginmegastore.me/bh As part of the celebrations for National Day, the museum is organising a camp that includes activities and workshops for adults and kids. On December 9 there will be a découpage workshop for children aged seven to 12 years, which runs from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. There will also be kids’ cinema and a games corner. Visit www.culture.gov.bh ’Tis the season to be jolly and to enjoy the tastiest treats, yummiest snacks, traditional favourites and a wide assortment of Christmas goodies. Join in decorating gingerbread houses at City Lobby Lounge. All this for only BD10 per child from December 8 to 31. The price is subject to 10-per-cent government levy and 10-per-cent service charge. Call 33 605-070 or email [email protected] MOHAMMED ABDU CONCERT ARTIE’S FESTIVAL BAHRAIN NATIONAL DAY WORKSHOPS GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING AND TEA PARTY When? December 8 Event? Musical Concert Venue? Bahrain National Theatre
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