Mehyar Abboud is a musician and composer from Masyaf/Syria and
currently resides in Berlin. He plays the Oud as his primary
instrument, cello secondarily and sings. Abboud has a strong passion
for music and has dedicated much of his life to playing and
experimenting with varies types of music as well as studying music
pedagogy in Berlin.
Arabic & Western
Through his musical career Abboud has developed a unique style of
music that blends the traditional sounds of Arabic music with the
harmonies and rhythms of Western music of all genres. He has gained
recognition for his emotive compositions and performances,
collaborating with various artists and ensembles from around the
world.
Composition
Abboud discovered his passion for composition in his youth, finding
refuge in writing music during the difficult times in Syria. He was
always fascinated with European classical music and combines this
with his Arabic musical background in his composing style. Upon
arrival in Berlin, he explored fusion and alternative music. His
compositions range from orchestral music to chamber and band music.
Education
Mehyar Abboud has earned a bachelor's degree in Waldorf education
from Freie Hochschule Stuttgart and is currently studying for a
master's degree in Upper School Teacher in Music at Waldorf Schools.
Throughout his musical career, he has been continually active in
music education and pedagogy. He was active in several music
education projects and associations as a music teacher, musician,
and composer. He is academically engaged with issues of diversity in
musical education and music pedagogy according to Western and
Eastern techniques. He continues to work tirelessly to preserve the
cultural heritage of Arabic music through teaching and mentorship
while also exploring new musical fusion possibilities.
