Fikry: Inspiration for Al-Nour Wal Amal blind musicians’ orchestra
It is all but impossible to talk about Amal Fikry outside her role as vice-chair of the Al-Nour Wal Amal Association — the main dynamo of the Al-Nour Wal Amal Chamber Orchestra. Conversations with Fikry always lead back to the history and growth of this unique orchestra, consisting exclusively of visually impaired women. It is […]
Against all odds: Stories of the visually impaired women from Egypt’s Al Nour Wal Amal Orchestra
“I often wonder how musicians with the gift of sight manage to coordinate so many things at the same time: they have to look into the score, at the conductor and play instruments. To me it sounds like a very difficult task, demanding enormous concentration. When I play I am totally immersed in the music […]