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Egypt's Harmony Arab Choir will take the stage at the Hippodrome Theater for two evening performances on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, as part of the 40th Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts. This year's festival runs under the theme "A Legacy That Endures... Generations That Meet," and the choir's shows will spotlight collective choral singing paired with modern arrangements of Arabic songs.
Founded in 2022 at Ain Shams University, Harmony Arab Choir has become one of Egypt's leading youth choral projects. The ensemble brings together a group of young voices who reinterpret Arabic songs through contemporary choral arrangements, blending harmonized group vocals with multi-part instrumentation that fuses tradition with modernity. The group has already built a notable presence at festivals and cultural events in Egypt and abroad.
Over the two nights, the choir plans to perform a lineup of classic Arabic songs reworked in choral style, showcasing the beauty of group performance and the enduring adaptability of Arabic music across generations — a theme that aligns closely with Jerash Festival's broader mission of celebrating Arab creativity and cultural exchange.
Organizers expect strong turnout for both shows, continuing the high demand the Hippodrome Theater's programming has seen since the festival began. The venue has drawn a wide range of age groups with its varied artistic offerings.
The choir's participation embodies the spirit of this year's 40th-anniversary theme, demonstrating how Arabic musical heritage can resonate with new generations when given a fresh creative treatment — one that preserves its core identity while adding a new artistic dimension.
Making its debut as a Jerash Festival venue this year, the Hippodrome Theater is hosting a free program of 36 performances in total: 17 Arab productions, 14 international shows, and 5 Jordanian programs, featuring artists and troupes from more than 15 countries — part of the festival's push to diversify its artistic platforms and expand its cultural reach.
Festival organizers confirmed that admission to both evenings is free, and encouraged the public to attend the Hippodrome's shows and take in the festival's diverse 40th-anniversary lineup.