First European Music Week begins in Riyadh

First European Music Week begins in Riyadh
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Cynthia Queenton, a singer of French-Maltese origin. (eumusicweek.com)
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Arcis Saxophon Quartett band from Germany. (eumusicweek.com)
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Marianna G. & band from Greece. (eumusicweek.com)
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Rembrandt Frerichs Trio band from Netherlands. (eumusicweek.com)
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The First European Music Week kicked off in Riyadh. (eumusicweek.com)
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Updated 14 November 2023
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First European Music Week begins in Riyadh

First European Music Week begins in Riyadh
  • Event is organized in collaboration with the embassies of EU member states, the Saudi Music Commission, and the Saudi Music Hub
  • Performances have so far featured Almanata from Portugal; Louise Tuxen from Denmark; the Arcis Saxophon Quartett from Germany; and France’s Cynthia Queenton

JEDDAH: The first European Music Week, which began in Riyadh on Saturday and runs until Nov. 20 at the Saudi Music Hub, features a diverse array of talented artists.

Performances start at 8 p.m and are free of charge, offering engaging musical experiences throughout the week.

The concerts feature artists from Portugal, Denmark, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Estonia, Greece, and the Netherlands. 

The event is organized in collaboration with the embassies of EU member states, the Saudi Music Commission, and the Saudi Music Hub.

Performances have so far featured Almanata from Portugal; Louise Tuxen from Denmark; the Arcis Saxophon Quartett from Germany; and France’s Cynthia Queenton.

Wednesday will see Italy’s La Societa dei Concerti di Milano performing, while Marianna G and her band take to the stage on Saturday.

Those attending the event can also take part in two free workshops with the performers, the first with a traditional Estonian folk band and the second hosted by the Rembrandt Frerichs’ trio from the Netherlands.