The Aesthetics of Performance in Arabic Music between Modernity and Heritage

Abstract

Abstract

This study aims at uncovering the aesthetics of performance in Arabic music and its transformations between heritage and modernity. This is tackled by identifying the most important views related to the attitude of heritage and modernity in Arabic music. The author will also discuss the aesthetics of performance in Arabic music. The aim of this study is to observe the aesthetics of performance in Arabic music through different musical styles. The importance of the study is in its modernity and originality. It draws its importance from the important role played by the Arab musical ensembles to assist in the process of transferring the heritage and aesthetics of musical performance, and their impact on the sectors and institutions that train the young generations, including musical institutions. This is even more important as the vision of universities as well as musical cultural institutions is based on the adoption of Arab music - its original heritage as well as modern practices - in order to draw a clear artistic future. This should promote the musical culture of all individuals, and provide the stakeholders in music education institutions with mechanisms to engage in the use of heritage to show the aesthetics of artistic performance in Arabic music.