Musical Encounters: North Philly

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture and PNC Arts Alive are pleased to invite you to a vibrant musical evening at Church of the Advocate. Western Classical and Arab music will be intertwined for a cross-genre collaboration with Prometheus Chamber Orchestra, reinterpreting works by Vivaldi, Mohammad Abdel Wahab, Rafael Hernandez, and Chick Corea. 

Al-Bustan Takht Ensemble and Prometheus Chamber Orchestra perform this repertoire in three Philadelphia neighborhoods: June 17 in North Philly at Church of the Advocate, and previously presented at Oxford Mills on June 4 in Kensington and USG-Unitarian Society of Germantown on May 7. 

Prior to the concert (4-5:30pm), audiences are invited to bring their own drum (#BYOD) and participate in a workshop led by Master Percussionist/Takht member Hafez Kotain at Church of the Advocate. Please note that we will have some drums available for participants to play. Additionally, a portion of the concert will feature audience participation. 

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