The Arabic Heritage Music Ensemble, led by Dr. Alaa Salam under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, presents a concert featuring some of the finest works of the late composer Monir Murad. The concert will be held at 8 PM on Friday, September 19, at the Grand Theater of the Egyptian Opera House, conducted by maestro Mohamed El Mogy. The event includes performances by ensemble artists such as Noha Hafez, Ahmed Mohsen, Ahmed Sabry, Mohamed El Toukhy, Hanan Essam, and Hanan El Kholey. Tickets start at 310 Egyptian pounds and can be booked through the Ticketi company in four price categories.

Monir Murad was born in 1922 into a distinguished artistic family of Jewish origin. His father, Zaki Mordechai, was a composer, and his sister was the renowned artist Laila Murad. Raised in an artistic household, he studied in Egyptian and French schools and attended the French college but did not complete his studies, choosing instead to pursue a career in the arts. He worked as an assistant director in many films before focusing on composing numerous songs for movies, including famous titles like “Strange Thing,” “Engagement Ring,” “First Time You Love,” and “Laugh, Play, Seriousness and Love.” He later concentrated on composing, where he excelled.

Monir Murad was also known for his famous monologue “Nobody Saw,” in which he imitated Abdel Wahab, Farid Al-Atrash, Abdel Muttalib, and others. His compositions were characterized by a joyful, theatrical, and danceable style. His first song was “One Two Me and You, Oh Beloved of the Eye” in the film “Henna Night,” making him one of the most famous composers of songs and performances during that era.