Awatef Abdel Karim (Arabic: عواطف عبدالكريم; 8 February 1931 - 24 April 2021) was an Egyptian composer of contemporary classical music. Karim was the first Egyptian female composer to formally study music composition.[1] She composed for piano, violin, choir, and orchestra, and also wrote music for children. In 1991, she succeeded Gamal Abdel-Rahim as chairman of the composition and conducting department of the Cairo Conservatoire, serving in that position until 1997. A revised edition of her book, Music Appreciation of Nineteenth Century Music was published in 2005 in Cairo. She was awarded the State Merit Award in June 2006.[1] Her notable students include Ahmed El-Saedi, Ali Osman, and Mohamed Abdelwahab Abdelfattah.
Awatef Abdel Karim | |
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| Born | 8 February 1931 |
| Died | 24 April 2021 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation | Composer |
Compositions
edit- Nine Pieces for Children, piano
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Mattar, Nahla (2006). "Women Musicians in Egypt". IAWM Journal. 12 (2). Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
External links
edit- AAWM article mentioning Awatef Abdel Karim
- International Alliance for Women in Music article mentioning Awatef Abdel Karim
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