Ministry of Culture Hosts “Majestic Peace” Concert Showcasing Omani Musical Heritage

Muscat:The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth organized a national concert themed "Majestic Peace" at the Madinat Al Irfan Theatre. The event was held under the patronage of Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information, to highlight Oman's musical heritage through modern artistic approaches.

According to Oman News Agency, the concert was a collaborative effort with the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre and featured orchestral arrangements that merged traditional Omani arts with symphonic music. The concert, conducted by Maestro Amir Awadh Bashir Bait Mabrouk, aimed to showcase the richness and diversity of Omani music while preserving its authentic essence.

The programme included six primary compositions, starting with "Majestic Peace," an overture embodying national pride. Other pieces like "Sirnay" highlighted traditional Omani instruments, while "Al Habbout" and "Ruh Al Rathath" presented adaptations inspired by Omani folklore and natural landscapes during the Khareef season.

In total, 66 musicians, vocalists, and conductors participated, utilizing a range of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, alongside a mixed-gender choir and solo vocalists. The concert celebrated Omani identity and the symbolic role of music in the Sultanate's cultural heritage.