Bahaa El ANSARY

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"One of the young voices who play a part in shaping Egypt’s cultural future." – BBC Radio 3
 
Bahaa El-Ansary, born in 1991, is a distinguished composer and improviser recognized for his pioneering contributions to contemporary music. He graduated with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he completed a Master of Arts in Opera Making & Writing in collaboration with the Royal Opera House. His academic credentials are further complemented by studies at the Conservatoires of Bordeaux and Boulogne-Billancourt, and active participation in the 46th International Summer Course for New Music in Darmstadt.
 
Bahaa's work uniquely merges traditional musical forms with avant-garde techniques, where rhythmic complexity and live electronics meet in what he describes as "Energetic Music." This innovative approach has facilitated collaborations with major institutions such as the Royal Opera House & Shubbak Festival, and Ensemble Le Balcon at the Fondation Singer-Polignac. His works challenge traditional boundaries and have captivated audiences worldwide, with performances by leading ensembles across prestigious stages and festivals, including the MATA Festival in New York and Gaudeamus Muziekweek in Utrecht. His compositions are now published by BabelScores, reflecting a growing international presence.
 
An advocate for experimental music, Bahaa co-founded Cairo Impro in 2017, a series that promotes free improvisation, bringing together both emerging and established improvisers.
 
Currently, Bahaa is preparing to undertake PhD research at the Royal College of Music, focusing on the integration of AI-driven characters with live performers. This research aims to further redefine the interaction between technology and musical performance, promising to revolutionize the operatic and broader musical landscape.
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Ordered by year. Most recent works appears first

Opera

Hard Playing Kills Micro Opera / Libretto by: Monika Dalach (2019)

Chamber Group ( 2 - 4 instruments )

Les Courtisanes Egyptiennes for Flute, Saxophone, Piano & Celesta/Narrator (2018)
Love the sounds, which sounds, as it sounds for Oud & 2 Guitars (2018)
The Art of Process for Guitar Duet (2017)
The Art of Growing for Saxophone Trio (2015)
Nightmare for Violin, Viola & Guitar (2015)
The Art of Mist for Harp, Violin & Double bass (2014)
The Art of Love for Saxophone Duo (2014)
The Art of Fear for String Quartet (2013)
ATMOSPHERE Harp & Percussion (2012)
25th January for String Quartet (2011)

Voices and Instruments

Tears of Blood for Soprano, Harp, Piano, Violin & Cello (2018)

Large Ensemble (20 - 35 instruments)

15 Minutes in Snape Improvisatory Score for Ensemble (2017)

Music Theater

The Art of Sorrow for Arabic Singer & String Quartet (2017)
LOST for Solo Harp & 30 Cellos (2016)
The Art of Crime for Actor & String Trio (2015)
A Hope in The Dark Age Solo Bas Sax, Solo Sop. Sax, & Saxophone Ensemble (2015)
The Art of the 'je ne sais quoi' for Solo Cello (2014)

Chamber Ensemble (5 - 9 instruments)

L'Eternité du Nil for Bass Clarinet, Percussions & String Quartet (2016)

String Orchestra

The Art of Destruction Fluxus Score for String Orchestra (2015)

Solo Instrument

The Art of Bleeding Fluxus Score for Solo Percussion (2014)
SCREAM for Solo Clarinet (2013)
Circles for Solo Cello (2012)

String Quartet

The Art of Fear for String Quartet (2013)
25th January for String Quartet (2011)
15 Minutes in Snape Improvisatory Score for Ensemble (2017)
25th January for String Quartet (2011)
A Hope in The Dark Age Solo Bas Sax, Solo Sop. Sax, & Saxophone Ensemble (2015)
ATMOSPHERE Harp & Percussion (2012)
Circles for Solo Cello (2012)
Hard Playing Kills Micro Opera / Libretto by: Monika Dalach (2019)
L'Eternité du Nil for Bass Clarinet, Percussions & String Quartet (2016)
Les Courtisanes Egyptiennes for Flute, Saxophone, Piano & Celesta/Narrator (2018)
LOST for Solo Harp & 30 Cellos (2016)
Love the sounds, which sounds, as it sounds for Oud & 2 Guitars (2018)
Nightmare for Violin, Viola & Guitar (2015)
SCREAM for Solo Clarinet (2013)
Tears of Blood for Soprano, Harp, Piano, Violin & Cello (2018)
The Art of Bleeding Fluxus Score for Solo Percussion (2014)
The Art of Crime for Actor & String Trio (2015)
The Art of Destruction Fluxus Score for String Orchestra (2015)
The Art of Fear for String Quartet (2013)
The Art of Growing for Saxophone Trio (2015)
The Art of Love for Saxophone Duo (2014)
The Art of Mist for Harp, Violin & Double bass (2014)
The Art of Process for Guitar Duet (2017)
The Art of Sorrow for Arabic Singer & String Quartet (2017)
The Art of the 'je ne sais quoi' for Solo Cello (2014)