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During his performance of a number of concerts at the Opera House, the Syrian musician and singer Safwan Bahlawan received a warm welcome which no other Arab artist has ever received in Cairo, the Arab art capital.

In the music of Syrian artist Safwan Bahlawan there is a visual construction that draws the listener into the realm of ideas; sound becomes a twin of image… He distills the alphabet of the sea and the hymns of the sun into orchestral melodies that trace life's very pulse.

Safwan Bahlawan enthralled the audience of Cairo Opera House — and millions of listeners on Egyptian radio — with a bouquet of classic songs.

The singer, composer and orchestral writer Safwan Bahlawan — nicknamed "the rare coin" and "pure gold."

An orchestral composer, oud player, singer, poet and painter… Awarded Best Arab Voice in Carthage in 1984, received the Damascus Sword Medal in 1995, and the Golden Key of Alexandria.

Whoever hears these songs in Safwan Bahlawan's voice will realize they are before a great master who plumbs the depths of authentic, refined singing, taking listeners to celestial horizons.

A special taste in understanding and conveying Abdel Wahab's art to today's audience.

The stands were packed with lovers of authentic tarab, and applause and cheers filled the air.

Syrian oud master Safwan Bahlawan — recorded live at the 2006 Oud Festival in Oman.