The Jordanian National Orchestra Association Launches with Full House

Under the Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein,

The Jordanian National Orchestra Association Launches with Full House

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh: "A Beginning of Many Programs Inside and Outside Jordan"

Biltaji: "JOrchestra is a Bright Spot in the Cultural Movement"

AMMAN – The Jordanian National Orchestra Association (JOrchestra) held its opening concert, “An Evening in Amman”, at the King Hussein Cultural Center in Ras Al Ein under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein.

Her Majesty attended the event and was received by HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman of Jorchestra; HE Mr. Akel Baltaji, Mayor of the Greater Amman Municipality; Mr. Issam Salfiti and Mr. Yousef Nader, members of the Board of Trustees; as well as a number of ambassadors and dignitaries and a large crowd of music lovers who were there to witness the re-launch of the Orchestra.

At the outset of the ceremony, HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh expressed his pride for Her Majesty’s patronage and for the faith that she showed in him by entrusting him to chair the Orchestra.

"This evening is a special new day and a new beginning", Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh declared to a full house – the first in the history of the Cultural Center.

He addressed the attendees, calling upon them to join this national non-profit initiative that was established in collaboration with the National Music Conservatory part of King Hussein Foundation to achieve the vision of Her Majesty Queen Noor.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh greeted the talented Jordanian musicians and the artistic guests, and declared that the Venezuelan Maestro Mr. Eddy Marcano would be performing on October 20, 2014, Opera theatre in March 2015, and Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker would be performed as a Christmas gift.

HE Mr. Biltaji expressed his gratitude to Her Majesty Queen Noor for the role she plays in supporting culture and art. He also emphasized the importance of the revival of JOrchestra, which will play an effective role in promoting and activating