At Damascus opera house, hopes for a better future

Percussionist Bahjat Antaki performed with Syria’s national symphony orchestra at the Damascus opera house, marking the first classical concert since President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. The concert aimed to showcase the resilience of Syria’s arts community amidst years of war, with works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Syrian composers. Despite concerns about the future under Islamist leadership, attendees expressed hope for a brighter future and a return to the Syria they love.

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