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Opera chief promises clarification soon
The article addresses the disagreement that arose between Dr. Reda El-Wakeil, the head of the Egyptian Opera House, and Maestro Amir Abdel-Majeed regarding the organization of the 34th Arab Music Festival, particularly concerning budget constraints and the importance of featuring Arab stars. El-Wakeil indicated that his goal is to organize a successful festival with Egyptian artists and at a low cost, affirming that Abdel-Majeed's statements about reducing the value of Arab music are untrue, and that he is committed to safeguarding the rights of the artists. Conversely, Abdel-Majeed criticized El-Wakeil’s comments, considering them ignorant and a belittlement of Arab musicians, and he directed criticism towards the allocation of funds for stars from other countries. This sparked a major crisis that led to El-Wakeil’s resignation and caused confusion about the festival's future. In the end, the Opera House president confirmed that there will be announcements soon regarding the situation’s developments, and that many details will be clarified later.
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