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Nov 2021
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Music Talk Under The Baton Of A Lebanese...

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From singing at school choirs since the age of 7 to directing her first children’s choir at 19 to leading an all-female orchestra, Yasmina Sabbah’s successful music career is a message of empowerment to Arab women everywhere.

Join Marianne and Lynn as they discuss with Yasmina her musical childhood and her participation in the grand opening of Expo 2020 Dubai with the one-off Firdaus Orchestra. She also touches on the challenges she faces as an Arab female conductor and gives her expert advice to young musicians.


Check out Yasmina's Instagram and Youtube!


Book your tickets for the upcoming Firdous Orchestra concerts at Expo 2020 here.

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