TRACING LIGHT:
An Evening with Simon Shaheen and Ali Jihad Racy
 


In a rare joint Southern California performance, master musicians Simon Shaheen and Ali Jihad Racy present an evening of music rooted in tradition, fueled by innovation that speaks to humanity's most profound aspirations. Ranging from the subtlest movements to the most sweeping gestures, these kindred spirit--in collaboration with an extraordinary group of musicians--offer a program that illumines the very heart of instrumental improvisation. Boundaries that separate the sacred and secular crumble. Love, lover, and the beloved merge in this sublime evening of music from the Arab world. Presented by J. Paul Getty Museum.

The Getty Center is open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm, and Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm. It is closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission to the Getty Center is always free. Parking is $7; no parking reservation required.

 
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2005
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Harold M. Williams Auditorium, The Getty Center
Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Ticket price(s): $20; $15 (students/seniors)
Ticket info: (310) 440-7300 -or- www.getty.edu