National Arab Orchestra - Ifrah Ya Albi / افرح يا قلبى - Nai Barghouti / ناي البرغوثي

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