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

This section provides a panoramic view of musical traditions across the Sultanate, demonstrating how topography shapes rhythm, vocal performance, and movement.

Musical Instruments

This gallery showcases a wide range of Omani musical instruments, reflecting the diversity of the Sultanate’s landscapes and artistic traditions.

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.

The Immersive Room

A multisensory space with layered acoustic dome, archival recordings, and interactive digital exploration of sound environments.

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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