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Saba Al Arzصبا الأرز

Baissour, Mount Lebanon

Saba Al Arz

صبا الأرز

Orchestra and Choir

Dedicated to preserving the Oriental folklore and musical heritage, while building cultural bridges through the innovative fusion of Arabic and Western music styles.

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Play the qanun
Full Ensemble in Concert

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Full Ensemble in Concert

About the ensemble

Saba Al Arz Orchestra and Choir is a Lebanese musical community dedicated to preserving the Oriental folklore and musical heritage, while building cultural bridges through the innovative fusion of Arabic and Western music styles.

“Standing on stage and seeing that passion reflected in the eyes of the audience, the musicians, and the choir singing is the moment Saba Al Arz's vision comes to life.”

Founded in the summer of 2022 in Baissour, Mount Lebanon.

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Play the strings

Tuned to Rast

The strings run three octaves from C, tuned to the maqam Rast. The E and B are quarter-flats, the two notes that give Arabic modes their sound. Drag across the strings.

Next concert

Next concert

27

December

2026

Doors open 7:30 PM

Show starts 8:00 PM

Academic Initiative

Winter Musical Evening

Al Rabta Stage, Baissour

An evening of music and heritage featuring the Saba Al-Arz Orchestra and Choir. Accompanied by a band of Oriental and Western Instruments, the program features a scout brass parade, live Dabke, and collaborative choral performances by student choirs spanning Grades 1 through 12 from regional schools.

Featured soloists
To be announced
Duration
2 hours (with intermission)
Dress code
Semi-formal
Age
All ages welcome

Featured instruments

Piano, Ouds, Qanun, Violins, Clarinets, Cellos, Guitars, Percussion, Brass (Parade)

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Leadership

Main members

Safi AridiMusical Director

Safi Aridi

Musical Director & Co-Founder

Jad AridiLead Soloist

Jad Aridi

Co-Founder & Lead Soloist

Rami MalaebFinance and Operations

Rami Malaeb

Head of Financial and Operations & Co-Founder

Rashad AridiNotation and Scoring

Rashad Aridi

Head of Notation & Scoring | Vocal Coach

Best moments

Best moments, 2025 Winter Concert

Last year's performance in Baissour.

Sponsors and partners

With thanks to the partners who stand with us

Auditions

Sing in the choir or play in the orchestra

The choir sings Oriental and Western repertoire in SATB. The orchestra blends Oriental and Western instruments. Rehearsals take place at the Cultural and Sports Association in Baissour.

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