Andalus Arabic Choir

Our 2025 Annual Concert Friday 14 November at Seymour Centre, University of Sydney

Ziad Rahbani (1 Jan 1956 – 26 Jul 2025), composer, pianist, playwright and political commentator, son of iconic Feiruz and Assi Rahbani. Founder of modern Arabic jazzy music and considered one of the most influential Lebanese artists in modern history in multiple Arab countries. He is remembered for his wit, creativity and refusal to conform. We mourn his loss and celebrate his living legacy in music and other artistic creations. 

Our Tribute to Ziad concert  vivifies Sydney’s musical nightlife with world music, captivating rhythms, nostalgic melodies and exotic airs to transport you to a dream of an oriental midsummer night. The concert duration is 120 min, two sets and an interval.

Lead by Soprano Ghada Daher-Elmowy with elite musicians: Dr Noel Elmowy Musical Director (piano), Catherine Azzi (cello), Charbel Azzi (oud), Mustafa Al Tayar (violin), Phil Nakad (qanun), Stuart Vandegraaff (wind), Atef Badria (percussion), Richard Tannous (percussion), James Tawadros (percussion).

Orphalese 2023 and 2024 were Concerts in honour of Kahlil Gibran

Watch this space for more details in the near future

Our upcoming performances:

(1) Summer Hill Social, Sunday 9 March 2025

(2) Lebanese Carnival, Sunday 12 October 2025

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To our audience: Your support is overwhelming!

We thank all our fans for their continuous support and appreciation to our annual concert.

2025 Term Dates – The University of Sydney

Term I: 11 February – 8 April

Term II: 6 May- 24 June

 Term III: 29 July – 23 September

 Term IV: 14 October – 16 December

Fees per term: $135 or $105 (Concession)

Children are accepted only if accompanied by a parent

We are a unique multicultural group sharing the love of Arabic music. We are a non-for-profit organisation. Our aim is to promote Arabic and Andalusian music. Our objectives are to reflect our rich music and culture, and interact with our audience in the same way music interacts with our soul. Our concerts are a true testimony of our commitment to present the traditional music in the best style and marvelous setting possible.