Hughes de Courson's "Mozart in Egypt" is a groundbreaking fusion of Western classical music and Arabic influences, released in 1997 under Warner Classics. This unique album is a testament to de Courson's innovative approach, blending the timeless compositions of Mozart with the rich musical traditions of Egypt. Each track is a creative reinterpretation, such as "Ikhtitaf fi Assaraya" inspired by Mozart's "Die Entführung aus dem Serail," and "Concerto for Oud & Piano No. 23" drawing from the "Adagio" of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23. The collaboration between Western and Arabic musicians results in a captivating soundscape that transcends cultural boundaries. With a runtime of just over an hour, this album offers a fresh perspective on Mozart's works, infused with the soulful melodies and rhythms of the Middle East.
Ikhtitaf fi Assaraya (After the "Overture" from "Die Entführung aus dem Serail, K. 384")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Double Quartet in F Major (After Mozart's "Piano Trio No. 2 in G Major, K. 496")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie
Lamma Bada Yatathanna (After the First Movement from Mozart's "Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Mahdiyat (After Bernhard Flies's "Wiegenlied", attributed to Mozart as "K. 350")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Concerto for Oud & Piano No. 23 (After the "Adagio" from Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Hamilu Lhawa Tahibou (After Papageno's Aria, No. 20, from Mozart's "Magic Flute, K. 620")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Yaman Hawa (After the "Overture" from "Thamos, König in Aegypten, K. 345")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
MawwallHughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Double Quartet in E-Flat Major (After Mozart's "6 Variations, K. 360/374b")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Ouazat Al Kahira (After Auretta's Aria, No. 2, from Mozart's "L'oca del Cairo, K. 422")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Symphonie Egyptienne (After Mozart's "Symphony No. 25 in G Minor, K. 183/173dB")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
Dhikr - Requiem - Golgotha, for Voices, Children's Chorus and Orchestra (After the "Introitus" from Mozart's "Requiem in D Minor, K. 626")Hughes De Courson, Orchestre Symphonique De Bulgarie, Milen Natchev
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