Featured Press & Reviews
“One of the young voices shaping Egypt's cultural future.”
BBC Radio 3, Music Matters (2013)
"El-Ansary’s unique music, rooted in Arabic tradition and influenced by the European avant-garde, has gained international recognition.”
Fear No Music (2017)
“One of the most daring composers of his generation, experimenting boldly with sound and the contemporary musical landscape.”
Ahram Weekly (2018)
News & Updates
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September 2025 - Sebastian was showcased at Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival on 27 & 28 September, featuring rich audience interaction and discussion.
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August 2025 - Received a Culture Resource grant to travel to London and present Sebastian, the AI opera character, in its first live showcase.
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July 2025 - Started work on a new pedagogical cello piece for Marie Ythier and her students at the CRR de Lyon, exploring extended techniques and playful disruptions.
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May 2025 – Schokolade, the opera film produced in Cairo, selected for a digital premiere this October in London.
