Awatef Abdel Karim (Arabic: عواطف عبدالكريم; 8 February 1931 - 24 April 2021) was an Egyptian composer of contemporary classical music. Karim was the first Egyptian female composer to formally study music composition.[1] She composed for piano, violin, choir, and orchestra, and also wrote music for children. In 1991, she succeeded Gamal Abdel-Rahim as chairman of the composition and conducting department of the Cairo Conservatoire, serving in that position until 1997. A revised edition of her book, Music Appreciation of Nineteenth Century Music was published in 2005 in Cairo. She was awarded the State Merit Award in June 2006.[1] Her notable students include Ahmed El-Saedi, Ali Osman, and Mohamed Abdelwahab Abdelfattah.

Awatef Abdel Karim
Born(1931-02-08)8 February 1931
Died24 April 2021(2021-04-24) (aged 90)
NationalityEgyptian
OccupationComposer

Compositions

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  • Nine Pieces for Children, piano

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Mattar, Nahla (2006). "Women Musicians in Egypt". IAWM Journal. 12 (2). Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
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