1st CANTOS International Choral Forum
Nov
5
to Nov 8

1st CANTOS International Choral Forum

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CANTOS International Choral Forum is a pioneering platform for international choral exchange, connecting voices, cultures, and communities across the Arab and African regions and the wider world.

The CANTOS International Choral Forum is a Festival in collaboration between
EGYPT & GREECE

CANTOS Foundation for Arts & Development (Alexandria - EGYPT)

&

Armonia Choral Society (Preveza - GREECE)

The International Choral Festival of Preveza (Preveza - GREECE)

In its first edition in Egypt, the CANTOS Foundation for Arts & Development proudly presents the CANTOS International Choral Forum — an international festival and educational program envisioned as a bridge between the choral movements of the Global North and Global South, fostering artistic exchange, intercultural dialogue, and shared musical experiences.

The CANTOS International Choral Forum will take place in Cosmopolitan-Mediterranean city of

ALEXANDRIA – Egypt

From

5 - 8 November 2026

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قعدة مزيكا - Music Gathering
Jul
2

قعدة مزيكا - Music Gathering

بندعى كل الفنانين الموسيقيين والمغنيين عشان نتجمع سوا في كانتوس
نتعرف على بعض ونشارك مزيكتنا سوا وأفكارنا ونتعرف على مشاريعنا المختلفة. هانقضي وقت نلعب ونجرب مزيكا جديدة، نلعب ونجرب ونكسر حواجز التوتر.

هانستناكم في كانتوس يوم الخميس 2 يوليو ، الساعة 4 مساءا
الدخول مجانا
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We invite all musicians and singers to gather at CANTOS.
Let's get to know each other, share our music and ideas, and learn about our different projects. We'll spend time playing and experimenting with new music, breaking down barriers of stress.

We'll be waiting for you at Cantos on Thursday, July 2nd, at 4 PM.

Free entrance

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“Viola and Maqam” A Workshop in the 50th International Viola Congress - Paris 2026
Jan
22
to Jan 23

“Viola and Maqam” A Workshop in the 50th International Viola Congress - Paris 2026

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Viola and Maqam - Workshop

An introduction to a practical introduction to Interpretation techniques

“During the Congress, Joseph Alfred has been invited as a contributor to the 50th International Viola Congress (IVC) in Paris, France from January 19th to 23rd, 2026. The proposed contribution is in the form of a workshop titled ''viola and Maqam, an introduction to a practical introduction to Interpretation techniques''.

Presented by Joseph Alfred, Violinist and President of CANTOS

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50th International Viola Congress - Paris 2026
Jan
19
to Jan 23

50th International Viola Congress - Paris 2026

The International Viola Congress brings together passionate musicians in a different country each year to pay tribute to this exceptional instrument. Through a series of concerts, meetings, and artistic exchanges, it offers violists a unique opportunity to share and deepen their common passion: the viola.

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Safe Spaces: Out There & Within
Nov
5

Safe Spaces: Out There & Within

Can art heal? In a world overwhelmed by noise, pressure, and uncertainty, Safe Spaces invite us to pause and breathe. Through exhibitions, residencies, performances or community-based art projects, artists and audiences in Egypt and Czechia explore how art & creativity can become a refuge — a space where minds recover, emotions connect, and collective resilience grows. Because caring for mental health begins with listening, creating, and imagining together.
Let’s together explore our Safe Spaces out there and within!

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The Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony
Nov
1

The Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Ceremony

A Historic Performance at the Grand Egyptian Museum

On November 1, 2025, Dr. Christina Ebersohl-Van Scyoc, co-founder of CANTOS for Arts | كانتوس للفنون, proudly represented the United States as the only American violist in an orchestra of musicians from 79 countries, performing before world leaders at the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Under the unwavering direction of Maestro Nayer Nagui, the international ensemble performed a powerful work by Egyptian composer Hisham Nazih, whose music captured the grandeur and spirit of the occasion.

Dr. Ebersohl-Van Scyoc shared a stand with the distinguished Egyptian violist Suzan Saber, and formed enduring friendships with fellow musicians from across the Arab world. She describes the experience as “forever etched in my heart—a reminder of how music transcends borders and unites us in shared purpose.”

This remarkable performance continues to inspire her work in developing CANTOS for Arts, alongside co-founder Joseph Alfred, as a platform for cross-cultural collaboration and artistic exchange.

A special thank-you is extended to Concrete for providing the stunning performance attire—and for letting the musicians keep it!

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