Emirati, Ilham Al Marzouqi, has been in love with the cello since her childhood, led by this passion to be the only Emirati musician to join the national orchestra in the country NSO, and to take her skill to play with Andrea Bocelli, global cellist and opera singer and famous Italian musician.
Ilham Marzouki chose the cello as a companion and partner to carry in her arms, and travel with him to other worlds inhabited only by the charm of the fresh music from this luxurious instrument that blended perfectly with itself, and to make the melodies of her voice calling for peace, love and tolerance. Ilham was able to overcome many challenges, and her passion for her art and her desire to continue it motivated to learn the art of time division and benefit from every second passes, so she was able to study the law to be one of the first female lawyers in the United Kingdom, a mother of two children, and was able not effort easy to organize her time, and succeeded In reconciling her talent, her work and her family.
Musician Ilham Al Marzouqi invites her generation to think outside the box and ignore negative thinking and start to experiment in the work that creates and innovate through it, especially as the Emirati girl lives under the leadership of rational humiliated all obstacles to be a model for modern women to maintain their customs and traditions, and all it takes It is breaking the barrier of fear of going through all that is new.
the beginning
Ilham Al Marzouqi told Emirates Today: “Since I was a kid, I love music and consider it the nourishment of the soul. My mother discovered that I have the talent to play since my childhood, and I sought the spirit of a true artist, so I refined and encouraged me and supported me so much that my creative energy would explode. , I inherited the artistic sense ».
She added: «« I lived my childhood in the arms of the cello and formed my fingers on the piano, to be friends of the trail, which I was satisfied with friends ».
Mission and responsibility
And about the details of her first experience, and the feeling that dominated her, says Marzouki: «It has been a long time, and I can not remember the details of the first performance I participated in, but what I know very well that every time I take the stage I feel like the first time, because I try to show something Different, playing allows the owner to develop his skills that show improvement in technical terms, so I am keen to train daily morning and evening », stressing a sense of responsibility towards this unique musical instrument, and promote it in the UAE and Arab countries in general, and after 10 years feel that it succeeded in Her mission until she became a key member of the orchestra State, and managed to reach the stage of playing solo.
International and local concerts
Al Marzouqi expressed her happiness and pride in participating in dozens of concerts in the UAE and abroad, saying: «participated in concerts in Britain and the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as many social and voluntary activities, especially with sick children in hospitals, children with autism, and other constructive community events. He also participated with the Dubai Singers Group, many musical workshops with the Culture and Arts Authority, as well as the Dubai Chamber Orchestra. ”
The language of peace
Marzouki believes that music is a common language understood by all human beings, and a civil bridge that connects peoples ancient, modern and future with the global culture, so it seeks to spread the culture of classical music professional, and encourage artistic talent in the country, and that her country UAE become a leader in this field globally. "Music is the language of the day that mimics human issues, and therefore dreams of making it play cultural and civilizational messages sent from the land of peace and tolerance UAE, to all parts of the world." They are not betting on the promotion of musical presence through its participation in various events at the local and international levels. »
Emirati fingers
Al Marzouqi pointed out that «the importance of the cello is due to being one of the oldest musical instruments, it even preceded the piano by decades, so it is worth highlighting, to integrate the ancient past with the present, and move together towards a bright classical music future with Emirati fingerprints», wishing to «witness The coming period Many Emirati girls learn the cello in a professional way, to raise the banner of the UAE high in this upscale music industry in general ».
a wish
Ilham Al Marzouqi wishes her children to inherit the love of music. Playing any musical instrument reconciles man with himself and makes him live an inner peace with himself and with everyone around him.
She hopes to complete her studies at European universities specialized in music, and that she and her team of pioneers of Emirates music will succeed in participating in many events hosted by the state during the days of the year, so that the cello remains present in all UAE art forums.
Emirati women live under rational leadership that has overcome all obstacles to be a model for modern women to maintain their customs.
My mother refined my talent and supported me so much that my creative energy would explode, because it was basically a musical.