Sing Me the Universal_Mezzo Soprano and Piano Chamber it is unity that holds

it is unity that holds people together

An optimistic descriptive text with a mellow melody by one of the leading Egyptian composers of the 20th century

Ya Hinna is an energetic piece arranged for SAB in the wonderful maqam (mode) of Hijaz

This piece carries the audience into an experience of the untamed sea spirit

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Sing Me the Universal_Mezzo Soprano and Piano Chamber it is unity that holdsAn innovative approach to composition using two opposing styles in culture, language and color. This is written for a daring mezzo soprano who is willing to explore the pull of both the Eastern Arabic sound and the Western one. As the poem suggests, be it East or West, the earth is my home and all are my family.