Violin and cello: an unusual combination
Violist Fadi Farkouh and cellist Qusai Naim met in Damascus, where they played in Opera orchestras. Now they both live in the Netherlands and form a duo. What makes this concert special is the instrumentation: this music is rarely heard played by violin and cello alone. Yet, with these closely related string instruments, the two musicians create a rich and varied sound palette.
Oriental, Arabic, Turkish and Gypsy music
Fadi Farkouh and Qusai Naim explore music from Eastern, Arabic, Turkish, and Gypsy traditions together. They perform their own arrangements and improvisations. Their program reflects both the richness of these musical traditions and their personal artistic voice, shaped by years of friendship and shared musical experiences.
Documentary The Sound of Home
NTR produced the short documentary *De klank van thuis* (The Sound of Home ) about Fadi Farkouh and Qusai Naim. The film shows how music forms a connection between their background and their life in the Netherlands. Are you interested in their story? Use the link for tickets and attend this special duo concert at the Amnesty House during the Grachtenfestival.
