Syria is home of one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the Middle East. Over the years it has trained thousands of talented musicians in the intricacies of both Arabic and European ...

In late 2002, the Boston Camerata was scheduled to tour a program of medieval Spanish music, “Cantigas de Santa Maria.” Artistic director Joel Cohen had already made a recording of the program with ...

Western music is very connected to the rich history of Arabic music. Many of our Western musical instruments are direct descendants of Arabic stringed and reed instruments as well as the use of ...