# Event Details - **Event Name**: Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Panel of talks followed by a musical concert by the international acclaimed Oxford MaqamAbout this EventPanel of Talks (2.30-5pm) followed by a Concert (8-9.30pm) at St Anthony’s College, University of OxfordThe Panel is free, the Concert has a fee that can be bought through the present pageFriday 30 January 2026The second half of the 19th century witnessed a series of cultural transformations in the Ottoman region and beyond, shaped by colonial encounters, political and legal transformations, and the rise of new elites and dominant classes in various domains of social life. The stories that music as a trace of forms of knowledge tells has points of similarities and differences from the usual narratives that came down to us through the literary works of what has been dubbed as the Nahda period in the Arab world. During this period different parts of the world, notwithstanding Ottoman Egypt and the Levant, ushered in a process of standardizing and classicizing “traditions of doing” in musical practices, involving establishing repertoires, performing, grappling with new technologies such as recording, developing and innovating that became a hallmark of the modernization process, and inviting a rethinking of the boundaries and fluidity of identity (Arabic, Islamic, Traditional, Modern, Turkish, Ottoman, etc). The three interventions (see program below) will explore how various aspects of music and sound as a field tell new stories about those broader social and cultural transformations. This will be followed by a musical performance with members of the Oxford Maqam Ensemble who, through years of training and performing around the world, will demonstrate late 19th century music as inspired by a multitude of early Egyptian recordings.Panel of Talks (2.30-5pm), Investcorp Auditorium (ILT) - Free Attendance:Coffee reception at 2.30pm, Panel starts at 3pmArabs, Turks, or Orientals? Late Ottoman Views of Arab Music and MusiciansJacob Olley (Career Development Fellow, Durham University)The 1932 Mevlevi Ayin Recording: Notes and QueriesMartin Stokes (Professor of Music, Kings College London)When the Ney was not sad: Tradition and idiosyncrasy in Amin Buzari’s virtuoso (1855-1928) in Ottoman EgyptBashir Saade (Lecturer in Religion and Politics, University of Stirling)DiscussantSophie Frankford (Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Music, King’s College London)Musical Performance (8-9.30pm), Nissan Theatre - book your spot (£10-7 concessions):A musical performance with Oxford Maqam, with an instrumental part inspired by the early recording performances of prominent musicians of the late Ottoman period based in Egypt, such as Amin Buzari (Ney), Mohammad al-Aqqad (Qanun), Sami Shawwa (Violin), Mansur Awad (Oud), and others. The second part will explore a Wasla in the late 19th century Egypt genre (which includes instrumentals such as Bashraf and Semai, and singing through Muwashshahat, Adwar, and Qasidas).Tarik Beshir – Oud, Lead VocalsSophie Frankford – ViolinMalachy O’Neill – Double BassBashir Saade – Ney, VocalsYara Salahideen – Lead VocalsEric Samothrakis – percussionsMartin Stokes – Qanun, VocalsWalid Zeido – Riq https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4f6182c0-f4d4-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w523-h740-dcb090d5-gmir.jpg This event is based on research that was not possible without the generous support of AMAR foundation (Lebanon) in precious recordings, and a Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Research Grant. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/music-transmission-and-the-modern-encounter-in-the-late-ottoman-era/100001980619623611 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, live-music, concerts, workshops, art, performances, theatre, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8.3, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: St Antony's College - **lat**: 51.763484 - **long**: -1.263037 - **full address**: St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ba0ee87ed3d9d6e87ec1ffc1cf31ec877ad8809331d90a8288d23b08002f249b-rimg-w1200-h438-dc302f2b-gmir.jpg?v=1768785320 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era being held? - **A:** Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 02:30 pm to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm at St Antony's College, 62 Woodstock Road, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era? - **A:** Ticket prices for Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era range from GBP 8 to GBP 12 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailableStudentsGBP 8 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era? - **A:** Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era is organized by Oxford Maqam. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Music Transmission and the Modern Encounter in the Late Ottoman Era 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 Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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