# Event Details - **Event Name**: Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: The Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra presents a special program, "The Music of the Sufis," that explores the musical traditions of Sufism.About this EventThe Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra is honored to present a special program exploring the musical traditions of Sufism. Our performance will feature a selection of Egyptian sacred dance music, devotional Sufi hymns, and mystical folk melodies from Turkey. This is a unique opportunity to witness the power of this transcendental music, arranged and performed in an orchestral setting. We welcome you to join us for an unforgettable evening at Meetinghouse Arts.Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra was founded in 2018 by Eric LaPerna with the goal of preserving and performing Arabic, Turkish and Armenian music from the art, classical, folk and Sufi traditions. This music was passed on to Eric and other members of the orchestra by master musicians, Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian, Bassam Saba and Michel Merhej Baklouk.The MMEO is made up of music faculty members from Berklee, Bowdoin, Bates and Colby Colleges, as well as musicians from the world renowned National Arab Orchestra, New York Arabic Orchestra, DaPonte String Quartet, Okbari Middle Eastern Ensemble, Seyir Duo and the Casco Bay Tummlers.Saturday, January 10, 2026 @ 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Student tickets are $15. View more upcoming events by visiting MeetinghouseArts.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/freeport/maine-middle-eastern-orchestra-at-meetinghouse-arts/100001839237772689 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Freeport - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: Meetinghouse Arts - **lat**: 43.8558146 - **long**: -70.10493199999999 - **full address**: Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main Street, Freeport, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/95a6c961dfdcbb1525520fcc6d9f1caccc6302e1a47c487b3448ab9eeb972223-rimg-w872-h404-dc161716-gmir.jpg?v=1763649342 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts being held? - **A:** Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main Street, Freeport, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts? - **A:** Tickets for Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableStudentUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableDonation to the Arts Access FundFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts? - **A:** Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts is organized by Meetinghouse Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Maine Middle Eastern Orchestra at Meetinghouse Arts is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Freeport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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