The Oud

Taiseer Elias

Taiseer Elias was born in the Israeli Arab village of Shafram, and is regarded as the leading figure in classical Arab music in Israel. He has a Master's degree in ethnomusicology from the Hebrew University, Jerusalem and founded the Orchestra of Classical Arab Music in Israel. He frequently plays with musicians from all over the world, and as well as recording with the Ziryab Trio, he has produced several CDs with the Israeli group Bustan Abraham.

Mashreq Classics/Oriental Art Music
(Nada Productions NADA 10)

This CD by the Ziryab trio features Taiseer Elias on oud, Nassim Dakwar on violin, and Zohar Fresco on percussion (with several guest performers). The recording is of a live performance in which the trio perform a selection of classical pieces of Middle Eastern music by some of the greatest composers. Excellent liner notes accompany the CD, which is available from ARP Music.

1. Longa Riad Riad al-Sunbati 2:52
2. Sihr al-Sharq (Magic of the Orient) Abd al-Mun'im al-Hariri 9:26
3. Chutwat Habibi (Steps of my Beloved) Muhamad Abd al-Wahab 4:39
4. Taqsim Qanoun in Homayun Mode Avraham Salman 4:58
5. Sama'i Shat Araban Tanburi Cemil Bey 7:40
6. Zikrayati (My Memories) Muhamad al-Qasabji 6:58
7. Sama'i Nahawand Mas'ud Cemil Bey 15:51
8. Riqq Solo Zohar Fresco 2:58
9. Sama'i Farahfaza Tanburi Cemil Bey 9:37
10. Suzinak Sakiz Kasap Oyun Havasi Turkish Traditional 2:02

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