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A first for Saudis: Mozart performed for both genders

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 04 May 2008--It's probably as revolutionary and groundbreaking as Mozart gets these days. A German-based quartet staged Saudi Arabia's first-ever performance of European classical music in a public venue before a mixed gender audience.

 

The concert, held at a government-run cultural center, broke many taboos in a country where public music is banned and the sexes are segregated even in lines at fast food outlets.

 

The Friday night performance could be yet another indication that this strict Muslim kingdom is looking to open up to the rest of the world.

 

 

READ MORE:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080503/ap_on_re_mi_ea/saudi_mozart_in_riyadh

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