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A Night with the Legends

10 February, 2026

Join us on Thursday 5 March for A Night with the Legends

An exclusive, one-night-only celebration honouring the women who shaped Arab music, set within the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall

The evening will commence with a private pre-concert reception at 7.00pm, where guests will learn about the vital research Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub and his team. whose work has transformed cardiac care and brought hope to millions of families across the Middle East and around the world.

The concert pays tribute to the legendary women whose voices defined the Golden Era of Arabic music—Fairuz, Umm Kulthum, Asmahan, Sabah, and Warda. The performance will feature internationally acclaimed vocalist Abeer Nehme, accompanied by the London Arab Orchestra, conducted by Basel Saleh, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and a 70-voice all-female choir.

The evening will be hosted by Jessica Kahawaty, who will guide guests through the stories behind the music with elegance and cultural insight, inspired by the timeless spirit of Scheherazade.

In Support of the Magdi Yacoub Institute

This extraordinary evening advances the life-saving mission of the Magdi Yacoub Institute, a world-class centre of excellence dedicated to advancing cardiac care, research, and education across the Middle East and beyond.

Join us on this Special evening

Enjoy an Private Loggia Box at the Royal Albert Hall, offering exceptional views for eight guests, with light refreshments included. 

Guests will also receive invitations to the private reception at the 1871 Bar, hearing from  Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub and his team. £3,500 per box

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Supporting Cardiac Research to save lives

Kindly sponsored by National Bank of Egypt (UK) Ltd.