Paris, September 15, 2025 –
Following the tremendous success of its Arab Divas performances on prestigious stages worldwide, the acclaimed Mazzika Orchestra, led by award-winning conductor Dr. Amal Gharmazi, embarks on a major European tour celebrating the golden voices of the Arab world—from Fairuz to Warda and Umm Kulthum. The series of large-scale concerts runs from September 17 through October 26, 2025.
The tour opens in London, where the distinguished orchestra takes the legendary Bloomsbury Theatre stage for two back-to-back nights on September 17 and 18, joined by the pure Lebanese voice of Carla Ramia, whose artistry adds a new dimension to the program.
From there, the orchestra travels to Lyon, France on September 20, then to Toulouse for an October 5 performance at Interférences, renowned for its state-of-the-art acoustics. French dates continue on October 11 at the celebrated Joseph Kosma Auditorium in Nice, before concluding with a grand finale at the historic Alhambra Theatre in Geneva on October 26—one of Europe’s oldest working venues and a stage graced by legends of both Arab and international music.
About Arab Divas
This unique program pays musical homage to the greatest female voices in Arab history, featuring masterpieces by Umm Kulthum, Fairuz, Warda, Majida El Roumi, and Julia Boutros. Mazzika Orchestra reimagines these classics with world-class orchestral arrangements that blend venerable Eastern traditions with the refinement of Western symphonic performance—breathing new life into a golden repertoire that continues to inspire generations of music lovers.
At the helm is Dr. Amal Gharmazi, an internationally awarded violinist with a doctorate in musicology from the Sorbonne. Under her direction, the orchestra fuses heritage with grand orchestral precision, offering an evening that delights both Arab and European audiences.
About Mazzika Orchestra
Founded in 2017 by musician Dr. Shadi Hakmeh, Mazzika Orchestra quickly established itself as one of the foremost Arab ensembles with a truly global outlook, presenting large-scale productions that combine authenticity and innovation on world-class stages. Since 2019, artistic director Dr. Amal Gharmazi has expanded the orchestra’s international reach, making its name synonymous with bold creativity and musical excellence.
Mazzika has performed in iconic venues such as Casino de Paris, Le Trianon, and Bataclan in Paris; Alhambra in Geneva; Flagey in Brussels; and Megarama in Casablanca, as well as major halls in Montreal and New York. The ensemble has collaborated with more than 25 artists from the Middle East and North Africa, including Rasha Rizk, Ramy Ayach, and Mehdi Ayachi, delivering lush orchestral arrangements of beloved classical and popular Arab works to an ever-growing global audience.
With the European Arab Divas tour, Mazzika Orchestra continues its mission of building bridges between cultures and generations, proving that Arab music is a universal heritage capable of captivating audiences and igniting the imagination everywhere.
Watch highlights from Mazzika Orchestra’s most memorable performances here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xm3ZAdEjdw