French pianist holds Bahrain audiences spellbound

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Cultural Hall witnessed the second evening of the 30th Bahrain International Music Festival yesterday with French pianist Maxime Zeckenny presenting a memorable performance entitled “A Musical Journey from Mozart’s Time to Today”.

Present were Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) President Shaikha Hala bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, French Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Jerome Cochard, in addition to members of the diplomatic corps in the Kingdom.

The event was held in cooperation with the French Embassy. Shaikha Hala stressed the importance of cultural mobility in recovering from the global health crisis and creating hope for the return of life to norma.

She expressed her pleasure at the launch of the cultural hall concerts within the festival, which promises the audience unique musical experiences.

Ambassador Cochard expressed his happiness to cooperate with BACA to enrich the cultural movement in the Kingdom. He also expressed his joy at introducing to the Bahraini public Zeckenny, wishing everyone a festival that carries joy and beauty.

The festival offers a number of music-related workshops. Those wishing to participate can register by visiting the BACA website www.culture. gov.bh.