The Egyptian Opera House is preparing for a special musical event as part of its new 2026-2027 artistic season, with singer Ali El Haggar returning to the stage through his ongoing “100 Years of Singing” project in an evening dedicated to the musical legacy of celebrated Egyptian composer Omar Khairat. 🎶✨
The concert is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. on the Grand Theatre stage of the Egyptian Opera House. It represents the ninth concert in the “100 Years of Singing” project, which aims to revisit important chapters of Arab and Egyptian musical history through a combination of singing, music, drama and theatrical presentation.
🎹 A Special Tribute to Omar Khairat
The upcoming evening will feature a selection of Omar Khairat’s musical works, highlighting important stages of his artistic journey and compositions that have remained deeply connected to the memories of Egyptian and Arab audiences.
The program is designed not simply as a collection of famous pieces, but as a musical journey through Khairat’s career and his distinctive contribution to Egyptian music. 🎻
Ali El Haggar will participate alongside Ahmed El Haggar, singer Alhan, and pianist Mohamed Abdullah. The orchestra will be conducted by maestro Ahmed Atef, while Ahmed Fouad will direct the performance.
🎤 Ali El Haggar and Omar Khairat
The concert carries additional significance because of the artistic collaboration between Ali El Haggar and Omar Khairat over the years.
Their work together includes memorable television themes and songs, including tracks associated with the series “Masalet Mabda’”, as well as other musical collaborations that have remained popular among El Haggar’s audience.
The concert therefore offers an opportunity to revisit this artistic connection through live performance and orchestral arrangements.
🎼 What Is “100 Years of Singing”?
The “100 Years of Singing” project was launched as a collaboration between the Egyptian Opera House and Ali El Haggar to explore the development of Egyptian and Arab music.
Rather than simply reproducing old songs, the project presents major musical figures and historical periods through a combination of live singing, drama and theatrical performance.
Its broader mission includes highlighting Egypt’s leading role in Arab music, introducing younger generations to the country’s musical heritage and giving emerging singers and musicians opportunities to perform alongside established artists.
🌟 Connecting Generations Through Music
One of the strongest aspects of the project is its attempt to bridge the gap between different generations.
For younger audiences who may know Omar Khairat’s music from films, television series or digital platforms without knowing the full story behind his career, the concert offers an opportunity to discover his musical identity in a live setting.
At the same time, longtime listeners can revisit familiar compositions through a new theatrical and orchestral experience. ❤️🎶
👨👦 Ahmed El Haggar Joins His Father
The participation of Ahmed El Haggar adds another special dimension to the evening.
His presence alongside his father reflects the project’s broader interest in connecting generations and creating opportunities for younger talents to participate in performances built around the history of Egyptian music.
🎻 Omar Khairat’s Lasting Musical Influence
Omar Khairat has established a distinctive musical identity that combines Egyptian and Eastern sensibilities with sophisticated orchestral arrangements.
His music has reached audiences far beyond traditional concert halls, becoming closely associated with cinema, television, theatre and major live performances.
This ability to cross artistic boundaries has helped his compositions remain relevant to different generations and made his music an ideal subject for a project dedicated to documenting the evolution of Egyptian musical culture. 🎹✨
🎭 Continuing the Project’s Musical Journey
The Omar Khairat evening follows previous editions of “100 Years of Singing” that celebrated major figures in Egyptian music, including the late composer Ammar El Shereiei.
That evening featured a selection of his famous compositions and demonstrated the project’s continuing approach of dedicating individual performances to influential musical figures.
❤️ A Night Between Heritage and the Present
The upcoming concert is expected to offer audiences a combination of nostalgia and contemporary theatrical presentation.
Omar Khairat’s compositions are already connected to memories of films, television dramas and important moments in the lives of many listeners. Hearing those works performed live by an orchestra at the Egyptian Opera House adds another emotional dimension to the experience.
Ultimately, the “100 Years of Singing” Omar Khairat celebration is more than another concert. It is part of a broader attempt to preserve Egypt’s musical heritage while presenting it in a form capable of reaching new audiences and keeping iconic works alive for future generations. 🎼🇪🇬
