Channel Title: National Arab Orchestra Channel Description: The National Arab Orchestra (NAO) is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that that aims to preserve and integrate Arab culture through music education, outreach, and performance. Founded in 2009 and established in 2010, the National Arab Orchestra is home to the Orchestra, the NAO Takht Ensemble (NAOTE), and the NAO Community Choir (NAOCC). The NAO is dedicated to preserving and performing the classical and contemporary traditions of Arab music and provides opportunities that will bridge social and cultural barriers through music. <video> Out now on YouTube Description: </video> <video> Coming soon! Description: </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Aho Dalli Sar / أهو ده اللي صار - Mohamed Mohsen / محمد محسن Description: Treasures of the East: Timeless Classics of the Arab World Directed by: Michael Ibrahim March 18, 2023 The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Houston, Texas Aho Dalli Sar Composer: Sayid Darwish Lyrics: Badih Kahyri Vocalist: Mohamed Mohsen Meet the Orchestra: Imad Al Taha, Nady Benyamine, Mohamed El Breft, Tania Felipe, Megan Gould, Laura Harada, Sarah Mueller, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammed Tahboub, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Kermina Youssef. Viola: Dena El Saffar, Bengiso Gokce, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Mohannad Al Zahabi, Peter Abadier, George Crotty. Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Qanun: Firas Zreik. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Keyboard/Synthesizer: Haitham Zbib. Electric Guitar: Tamer Fathy. Percussion: Mark Assaf, Alber Baseel, Mousa Kareem, Roger Kashou. Engineered, recorded, and all post by Dave Schall, filmed by Ayman El Ali and 90 degrees visuals </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Ta' Ninsa / تعا ننسى - Mohanad Machlah / مهند مشلح Description: National Arab Orchestra Along the Silk Road: The Music of the Levant and North Africa Directed By: Michael Ibrahim Ford Community and Performing Arts Center Dearborn, MI March 4, 2023 Ta' Ninsa Composer: Melhem Barakat Lyrics: Nizar Fransis Vocalist: Mohanad Machlah Meet the Orchestra Violin: Imad Al Taha, Nady Benyamine, Brianna Di Mara, Bengisu Gokce, Laura Harada, Insia Malik, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammad Tahboub, Katie Van Dusen, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Kermina Youssef. Viola: Dena El Saffar, Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Peter Abadier, Mohannad Al Zahabi, George Crotty. Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Qanun: Firas Zreik. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Keyboard: Majed Chamseddine. Electric Guitar: Edward Gedeon. Percussion: Mark Assaf, Alber Baseel, Roger Kashou, Karim Nagi. engineered and recorded by Dave Schall, filmed by Cory Robinson and Robyn Kimmey, post-prod by Dave Schall </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Ya Lur Hubuki / يا لور حبك - Nai Barghouti / ناي البرغوثي Description: Conflux Presents: The National Arab Orchestra Directed by: Michael Ibrahim February 17, 2023 Presenting Partner: Arab America Foundation Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Theater Washington, D.C. Ya Lur Hubuki Composer: Mitri il-Mur - Byzantine Chant Melody Arrangement: Michael Ibrahim Lyrics: Old Traditional Vocalist: Nai Barghouti Meet the orchestra: Violin (Kamanjah): Imad Al Taha, Kermina Gendi Bengisu Gokce, Megan Gould, Laura Harada, Insia Malik, Daniel Moltke, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammed Tahboub, Katie VanDusen, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Viola: Eylem Basaldi, Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe, Cello: Mohannad Al Zahabi, George Crotty, Peter Abadier, Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds, Qanun (Arab Harp): Firas Zreik, Oud (Arab Lute): Nashwan Fadel, Nay (Arab Reed Flute) /Director: Michael Ibrahim, Keyboard: Haitham Zbib, Electric Guitar: Tamer Fathy, Percussion (Iqa'): Mark Assaf Alber Bassel, Roger Kashou, Karim Nagi. engineering and post-production by Dave Schall, filmed and recorded by the Kennedy Center </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Ifrah Ya Albi / افرح يا قلبى - Nai Barghouti / ناي البرغوثي Description: Conflux Presents: The National Arab Orchestra Directed by: Michael Ibrahim February 17, 2023 Presenting Partner: Arab America Foundation Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Theater Washington, D.C. Ifrah Ya Albi Composer: Riad Al-Sunabti Lyrics: Ahmad Rami Vocalist: Nai Barghouti Meet the orchestra: Violin (Kamanjah): Imad Al Taha, Kermina Gendi Bengisu Gokce, Megan Gould, Laura Harada, Insia Malik, Daniel Moltke, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammed Tahboub, Katie VanDusen, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Viola: Eylem Basaldi, Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe, Cello: Mohannad Al Zahabi, George Crotty, Peter Abadier, Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds, Qanun (Arab Harp): Firas Zreik, Oud (Arab Lute): Nashwan Fadel, Nay (Arab Reed Flute) /Director: Michael Ibrahim, Keyboard: Haitham Zbib, Electric Guitar: Tamer Fathy, Percussion (Iqa'): Mark Assaf Alber Bassel, Roger Kashou, Karim Nagi. Audio and Video Production: Dave Schall </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Taht Arzak Ya Libnan / تحت ارزك يالبنان - Walid Toufic / وليد توفيق Description: National Arab Orchestra Along the Silk Road: The Music of the Levant and North Africa Directed By: Michael Ibrahim Ford Community and Performing Arts Center Dearborn, MI March 4, 2023 Taht Arzak Ya Libnan Composer: Wahb Azif Lyrics: Mustafa Ayoub Vocalist: Walid Toufic Meet the Orchestra Violin: Imad Al Taha, Nady Benyamine, Brianna Di Mara, Bengisu Gokce, Laura Harada, Insia Malik, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammad Tahboub, Katie Van Dusen, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Kermina Youssef. Viola: Dena El Saffar, Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Peter Abadier, Mohannad Al Zahabi, George Crotty. Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Qanun: Firas Zreik. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Keyboard: Majed Chamseddine. Electric Guitar: Edward Gedeon. Percussion: Mark Assaf, Alber Baseel, Roger Kashou, Karim Nagi. engineered and recorded by Dave Schall, filmed by Cory Robinson and Robyn Kimmey, post-prod by Dave Schall </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Ma Tfoutnish Ana Wahdi / ما تفوتنيش أنا وحدي - Mohanad Machlah / مهند مشلح Description: National Arab Orchestra Along the Silk Road: The Music of the Levant and North Africa Directed By: Michael Ibrahim Ford Community and Performing Arts Center Dearborn, MI March 4, 2023 Ma Tfoutnish Ana Wahdi Composer: Sayed Makawi Lyrics: Hussein il-Sayed Vocalist: Mohanad Machlah Meet the Orchestra Violin: Imad Al Taha, Nady Benyamine, Brianna Di Mara, Bengisu Gokce, Laura Harada, Insia Malik, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammad Tahboub, Katie Van Dusen, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Kermina Youssef. Viola: Dena El Saffar, Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Peter Abadier, Mohannad Al Zahabi, George Crotty. Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Qanun: Firas Zreik. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Keyboard: Majed Chamseddine. Electric Guitar: Edward Gedeon. Percussion: Mark Assaf, Alber Baseel, Roger Kashou, Karim Nagi. engineered and recorded by Dave Schall, filmed by Cory Robinson and Robyn Kimmey, post-prod by Dave Schall </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - 'Ashqa w Ghalbana / عاشقه وغلبانه / Riham Abdelhakim / ريهام عبدالحكيم Description: National Arab Orchestra at Al Majaz UAE #LetsMajaz (Hala Majaz) In Partnership: Al Majaz Amphitheater Featuring: Riham Abdelhakim and Mohanad Machlah Directed by: Michael Ibrahim Al Majaz Amphitheater - Sharjah, UAE January 20, 2023 'Ashqa w Ghalbana Vocalist: Riham Abdelhakim Meet the Orchestra - Imad Al Taha, Roland Assaad, Naji Azar, Hossam Azzam, Aymen Dhaker, Michel El Murr, Saddam Hamieh, Bachar Idriss, Ramzi Kandalaft, Antoine Khalife, Mona Kusta, Raymond Nassif. Viola: Charbel Bou Antoun, Rania El Kallab, Eva Hadchiti, Tony Phenianos. Cello: Rayyan Azzam, Sary Khalife, Nastassia Yartsava. Bass: Jonathan Hammonds Qanun: Feras Charestan, Oud: Victor Ghannam. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Guitar: Mazen Jaber. Accordion: Nadim Rouhana. Piano/Keyboard: Remi Mrad. Percussion: Fadi Al Jannoun, Walid Baba Nasser, Ali El Khatib, Raymond Hajj, Zad Khalife. Audio and Post Production: Dave Schall </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Mentorship Program - Liliane Kheirbek - Shayif il-Bahir / شايف البحر Description: Treasures of the East: Timeless Classics of the Arab World Directed by: Michael Ibrahim March 18, 2023 The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts Houston, Texas Mentorship Program Shayif il-Bahir Composer: Rahbani Bros. Lyrics: Rahbani Bros Vocalist: Liliane Kheirbek Meet the Orchestra: Imad Al Taha, Nady Benyamine, Mohamed El Breft, Tania Felipe, Megan Gould, Laura Harada, Sarah Mueller, Bassam Nashawati, Mohammed Tahboub, Chris Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto, Kermina Youssef. Viola: Dena El Saffar, Bengiso Gokce, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Mohannad Al Zahabi, Peter Abadier, George Crotty. Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Qanun: Firas Zreik. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Keyboard/Synthesizer: Haitham Zbib. Electric Guitar: Tamer Fathy. Percussion: Mark Assaf, Alber Baseel, Mousa Kareem, Roger Kashou. Engineered, recorded, and all post by Dave Schall, filmed by Ayman El Ali and 90 degrees visuals </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Watani / وطني - Abeer Nehme / عبير نعمه Description: National Arab Orchestra Featuring: Abeer Nehme Directed by: Michael Ibrahim March 19, 2022 Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, MI In partnership with University Musical Society Watani Composer: Rahbani Bros. Vocalist: Abeer Nehme Meet the Orchestra: Violin (Kamanjah): Imad Al Taha, Bengisu Gokce, Megan Gould, Jumanah Hassan, Insia Malik, Daniel Moltke, Mohammad Tahboub, Christopher Witulski, Sachiyo Yoshimoto. Viola: Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Mohannad Al Zahabi, George Crotty, Khaled Khalifa. Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Nay (Arab Reed Flute)/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Qanun (Arab Harp): Firas Zreik. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Electric Guitar: Edward Gideon. Piano: Scott Van Ornum. Harp: Celia van den Bogert. Percussion (Iqa'): Edy Fadel, Gilbert Mansour, Dan Piccolo Dr. Gursharan Singh Sandhu, Zafir Tawil. </video> <video> Coming soon! Description: </video> <video> Full video out now Description: </video> <video> A clip from our last concert at the Detroit Music Hall Description: </video> <video> National Arab Orchestra - Fragments / شَظِيّة - Michael Ibrahim / مايكل إبراهيم Description: National Arab Orchestra Treasures of the East Directed by: Michael Ibrahim Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Detroit, MI - 11/9 /2024 Fragments - Michael Ibrahim Meet the orchestra: Imad Al Taha, Nady Benyamine, Bengisu Gokce, megan Gould, Laura Harada, Insia Malik, Sarah Mueller, Mohammad Tahboub, Sachiyo Yoshimoto. Viola: Marandi Hostetter, Roberto Riggio, Andrea Vercoe. Cello: Peter Abadier, Mohannad Al Zahabi, Khaled Khalifa. Double Bass: Jonathan Hammonds. Qanun: Firas Zreik. Oud: Nashwan Fadel. Nay/Director: Michael Ibrahim. Keyboard: John El Osta. Electric Guitar: Tamer Fathy. Percussion: Mark Assaf, Alber Baseel, Roger Kashou, Dr. Gursharan Singh Sandhu. Engineered and recorded by Dave Schall, filmed by Cory Robinson and Robyn Kimmey, post-prod by Dave Schall </video>

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The National Arab Orchestra (NAO) is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization that that aims to preserve and integrate Arab culture through music education, outreach, and performance. Founded in 2009 and established in 2010, the National Arab Orchestra is home to the Orchestra, the NAO Takht Ensemble (NAOTE), and the NAO Community Choir (NAOCC). The NAO is dedicated to preserving and performing the classical and contemporary traditions of Arab music and provides opportunities that will bridge social and cultural barriers through music.

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