The New York Arabic Orchestra

The New York Arabic Orchestra Nonprofit 501.c3 organization specializing in classical and contemporary Arabic music Paul & St. Andrew, NYC

PAST EVENTS

October 23, 2009- World Music Institute event @ Symphony Space, NYC

January 16, 2010- CD-Release @ Joe's Pub, NYC

February 12, 2011- Symphony Space, NYC

February 28, 2011- Benefit for Haiti @ Church of St. Andrew, NYC

April 12, 2011- Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert @ Schomburg Center, Harlem

April 10, 2011- Benefit for Japan @ Park Ave Christian Church, NYC

July 29, 2011- Ce

lebrate Brooklyn! w/ Oumou Sangare @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn

August 5, 2011- Lincoln Center Out of Doors @ Damrosch Bandshell, NYC

September 11, 2011- Musicians for Harmony's "Concert for Peace" @ Merkin Hall, NYC

November 2, 2011- Fundraising Gala featuring Marcel Khalife @ French Institute, NYC

October 24, 2012- NYAO Featuring Ghada Ghanem of Lebanon @ Columbia University's Miller Theatre, NYC

October 27, 2012- NYAO Featuring Ghada Ghanem of Lebanon @ Detroit Symphony Hall

March 6, 2015- Music of the Levant @ Roulette, Brooklyn

April 18, 2015- Center for Arabic Culture Chamber Ensemble Theatre, Cambridge, MA

May 8, 2015- Featuring Sonia M'Barek @ French Institute, NYC

July 30, 2015- Masrah Medina, Beirut, Lebanon

October 6, 2015- Katmandu Earthquake Relief Concert @ Church of St.

Thank you for another sold-out show!🎉A big thanks to all of our musicians, fans, crew and  for making last Sunday March ...
03/04/2026

Thank you for another sold-out show!🎉

A big thanks to all of our musicians, fans, crew and for making last Sunday March 1st unforgettable! 🙏

Featuring vocals by and conducted by ✨️

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02/24/2026
Next Sunday 3/1! Don't miss a special performance celebrating the Rahbani legacy featuring  and conducted by  at the  🎉H...
02/20/2026

Next Sunday 3/1!

Don't miss a special performance celebrating the Rahbani legacy featuring and conducted by at the 🎉

Hurry, tickets sell out fast. Buy yours today! Link in bio 👆

Join us on Sunday March 1 at 3 PM at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for a breathtaking tribute to the Rahbani...
02/18/2026

Join us on Sunday March 1 at 3 PM at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts for a breathtaking tribute to the Rahbani family—the composers whose music shaped modern Lebanese identity and captivated the Arab world.

The performance will feature vocalist Mona Miari and will be directed by Firas Zreik. The concert will also feature members of the New York Arabic Chorus.

The concert will also feature the World Premiere of Mahhatat, a newly commissioned composition by NYAO Artistic Director Layth Sidiq, written specifically for students of the LIU Music Department.

Tickets are available from the Tilles Center Box Office. (Link in comment)

Over the last few years, The New York Arabic Orchestra has proudly performed in Princeton and on Long Island—but we have...
12/31/2025

Over the last few years, The New York Arabic Orchestra has proudly performed in Princeton and on Long Island—but we have not yet been able to self-produce a concert in New York City, the city we call home.

We’re working to change that.

Our goal is to produce a landmark NYC concert in Fall 2026, and your year-end support can help make it possible. Producing a full orchestral performance in New York City requires significant resources—from musicians and rehearsals to venue and production costs.

👉 Make a tax-deductible gift before year-end and help make this moment possible. Link in first comment.

10/27/2025

NY Arabic Orchestra performs Oum Kalthoum's masterpiece Sirt El Hob. Featuring vocalist Marwa Morgan and conducted by Maestro Akram Haddad. Produced under the artistic direction of Layth Sidiq.

تُقدّم أوركسترا نيويورك العربية رائعة أم كلثوم "سيرة الحب". بمشاركة المطربة مروة مرجان، وبقيادة المايسترو أكرم حداد. الإنتاج تحت الإدارة الفنية لليث صديق.

10/18/2025

Watch on YouTube Now🎉

Ma Dam Teḥibb Betenkir Leh performed by the NYAO at featuring vocalist and conducted by Maestro .haddad

☝️LINK IN BIO🎧

أم كلثوم ما دام تحب بتنكر ليه - أداء أوركسترا نيويورك العربية في جامعة برينستون بمشاركة المغنية مروة مرجان. قائد الأوركسترا أكرم حداد

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10/13/2025

Full video out Now✨️

Ma Dam Teḥibb Betenkir Leh performed by the NY Arabic Orchestra at Princeton University featuring vocalist and conducted by Maestro .haddad now on ☝️LINK IN BIO✨️

أم كلثوم ما دام تحب بتنكر ليه - أداء أوركسترا نيويورك العربية في جامعة برينستون بمشاركة المغنية مروة مرجان. قائد الأوركسترا أكرم حداد

A big thank you to our amazing fans, musicians and crew who made Friday night's tribute to the great Um Kulthum so speci...
09/29/2025

A big thank you to our amazing fans, musicians and crew who made Friday night's tribute to the great Um Kulthum so special, featuring vocalist and conductor .haddad ✨️

Thank you to everyone at University for hosting this beautiful event🎉

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Sept 26 ! NYAO celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Umm Kulthum! A special tribute concert at Princeton U. fe...
09/10/2025

Sept 26 ! NYAO celebrates the life and legacy of the legendary Umm Kulthum! A special tribute concert at Princeton U. featuring vocalist Marwa Morgan performing Kulthum’s iconic songs spanning decades.

Join the New York Arabic Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium on Friday, September 26th, as we celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary Umm Kulthum commemorating the 50th anniversary of her passing.This special concert will feature a rich pro...

Less than 30 tickets left for our concert at Tilles Center on Feb 23!Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Arabic mu...
02/17/2025

Less than 30 tickets left for our concert at Tilles Center on Feb 23!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Arabic music featuring soloists Nano Raies & Kareem Youssef, plus a special tribute to our late founder Bassam Saba.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now at tillescenter.org before we sell out!

The New York Arabic Orchestra returns to Tilles Center on February 23 at 3 PM with an all-new program of classical and c...
02/11/2025

The New York Arabic Orchestra returns to Tilles Center on February 23 at 3 PM with an all-new program of classical and contemporary Arabic music! 🌟

This special performance will feature the incredible Nano Raies and Kareem Youssef as soloists, alongside our ensemble of world-class musicians led by Artistic Director Layth Sidiq. We’re also honored to perform Chou Kan Hilo by our late co-founder Bassam Saba, to celebrate his memory and legacy.

Plus, we’re excited to share the stage with students from LIU’s Music Department in a unique collaboration!

📍 Tilles Center, Long Island University
📅 Sunday, Feb 23 | 3 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets now at tillescenter.org

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