25th Christmas Concert

A selection of the most famous Christmas songs, with choir, soloists and orchestra.

Date: 13 December 2024
Venue: Ewart Memorial Hall, AUC Tahrir (13 Dec); Theatro Arkan (14 Dec), Cairo
With: Nayer Nagui (conductor); Mona Rafla, Dina Iskander, Jacqueline Rafik, Amina Khairat, Elhamy Amin (soloists); Ahmed Harfoush (special guest); Tsvetelina Krasteva (concertmaster)
In collaboration with: the Association of Spouses of Egyptian Diplomats (Welcome to Egypt initiative)

About this concert

The 25th annual Christmas concert, a milestone for a tradition that began in 2000: seasonal songs from classical to pop, at Ewart Memorial Hall of the American University in Cairo on 13 December and at Theatro Arkan on 14 December.

Programme

Work: Seasonal songs from classical to pop

Photographs

The 25th-anniversary arch at the hall entrance

The full choir in red scarves behind the orchestra under the Celebration 25 banner

A soloist sings with the choir and orchestra under the 25th-anniversary screen

The whole choir together in red scarves before the concert

Special guest Ahmed Harfoush sings with the orchestra

Photography: Michael Naiem; more photos from the choir's Facebook page

In the press and online

FacebookThe choir’s post about this concertOpen on Facebook (opens in a new tab)
Ahram Online Programme: Christmas and New Year events in Cairo, Alexandria Ahram Online provides a selection of music events related to Christmas and New Year celebrations (topped with a film screening) taking place in Cairo and Alexandria. The list will be updated on an ongoing basis. Read the article (opens in a new tab)