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RHYTHM OF LIFE

RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY IN OMANI ARTS

 

Royal Opera House of Musical Arts, Exhibition Hall

November 19, 2025 – February 7, 2026

Exhibition Hours:

10:00am to 9:00pm (Saturday to Thursday)

Closed on Fridays 


Explore the vibrant musical heritage of Oman in this engaging exhibition that celebrates unity through diversity. From the rhythms of the sea to the echoes of the mountains, discover how Omani music has evolved across regions and centuries. View rare instruments, experience immersive audio-visual displays, and learn how Oman’s strategic location shaped its rich artistic traditions.

Exhibition Sections:

Musical Genres Across Regions
Musical Genres Across Regions
This section provides a panoramic view of musical traditions across the Sultanate, demonstrating how topography shapes rhythm, vocal performance, and movement.
Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments
This gallery showcases a wide range of Omani musical instruments, reflecting the diversity of the Sultanate’s landscapes and artistic traditions.
Renaissance Era
Omani Musical Arts & Renaissance Era
This gallery examines cultural developments that began in the mid-1970s, including the establishment of the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra.
Immersive Room
The Immersive Room
A multisensory space with layered acoustic dome, archival recordings, and interactive digital exploration of sound environments.
Books and Stamps
Books and Stamps
Concludes with historical publications and commemorative postage stamps documenting Oman’s musical heritage.
Accompanying Talks
No. Speaker Lecture Title Venue & Time
1 Musallam al-Kathīrī Vocal Styles in Muscat and Dhofar Music Library, 10 Dec 2025 – 6:30 PM
2 Ali bin Suhail al-Maʿshānī Vocal Traditions of Dhofar Music Library, 17 Dec 2025 – 6:30 PM
3 Fathi al-Balushi The Omani Oud Players Association Music Library, 14 Jan 2026 – 6:30 PM
4 Amir ʿAwaḍ Oman Centre for Traditional Music Music Library, 21 Jan 2026 – 6:30 PM
5 Maestro Hamdan al-Shuʿaylī The Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra Music Library, 4 Feb 2026 – 6:30 PM



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