Various Composers - Farasha (Sindy Mohamed)

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• Pierre de Bréville - Viola Sonata
• Paul Hindemith - Viola Sonata, Op. 11 No. 4
• Felix Mendelssohn - Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62: No. 6, Frühlingslied (arr. Hermann Ritter)
• Khaled Al Kammar - Faten Amal Harby (Version für Oud, Viola, Req und Klavier)
• Camille Saint-Saëns - Bassoon Sonata, Op. 168 (1921 Version) (arr. Léa Hennino)

Sindy Mohamed, viola

Julien Quentin, piano

Serdar Saydan, rig

Wassim Mukdad, oud

Date: 2025

Label: Berlin Classics

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In Farasha, French-Egyptian violist Sindy Mohamed weaves Western classical works by Saint-Saëns and Hindemith with Arabic influences, including a new interpretation of Khaled Al Kammar. The album mirrors her artistic evolution, blending cultural traditions while showcasing the viola’s expressive breadth. Mohamed highlights the instrument’s transformation from often-overlooked to a vibrant storyteller capable of bridging styles, eras, and cultures. Supported by pianist Julien Quentin and guest artists Wassim Mukdad (oud) and Serdar Saydan (riq), she offers a rich, cross-cultural soundscape. Farasha stands as both a personal journey of metamorphosis and a reimagining of the viola’s role in global music.

Sindy Mohamed, French-Egyptian violist, is among the most sought-after young musicians of her generation, performing as soloist and chamber artist in leading venues such as Carnegie Hall, Teatro Colón, the Berlin Philharmonie, and Wigmore Hall, alongside collaborators including Isabelle Faust, Daniel Barenboim, and Emmanuel Pahud. Born in Marseille, she began viola at seven, later studying at the Paris Conservatoire, Hanns Eisler Hochschule with Tabea Zimmermann, and the Kronberg Academy. Since 2013 she has been a member of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and Divan Ensemble, while also performing with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Boulez Ensemble. Active as a pedagogue, she gives masterclasses internationally, nurturing the next generation of musicians.

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