Mahmoud Abuwarda
Composer & Guitarist
Mahmoud Abuwarda is a Palestinian composer and classical guitarist known for seamlessly blending traditional Arabic music with Western classical forms. Born in Gaza, his evocative compositions ranging from symphonic works to intimate solo piano pieces explore profound themes of memory, displacement, and hope.
Recent Highlights
Mahmoud’s international presence continues to expand. He recently won the prestigious JERUS-IT-ARTS International Contest, celebrating cross-cultural dialogue through music. Academically, he has been invited as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Oklahoma’s School of Music (USA) to share his expertise in bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions.
Forthcoming Performances of My Works
- USA, 26 Oct 2025, Worship service at Peace Lutheran Church, Dreams of a Quiet Sky, Rebekah Richards, Piano.
- USA, 30 Oct 2025, Thursday Musical, Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Dreams of a Quiet Sky, Salam Murtada, Piano.
- Italy, 31 Oct 2025, MaMu – Magazzino Musica, Via F. Soave 3, A Distant Lament and Known Caller Lucia D’anna, Cello.
- USA, 2 Nov 2025, service Worship, at Prospect Park United Methodist Church, Nocturne No. 3 “Scorched Hunger” Rebekah Richards, Piano.
- Italy, 15 Nov 2025, Circolo Culturale di Sirolo “Bruno Barocci”, piazza Vittorio Veneto 7, “Nessun dorma”: parole e musica dalla Palestina. Music by Mahmoud ABUWARDA. Readings from Francesca ALBANESE. Guitar: Magdalena Fontana. Readings: Laura Pontoni.
- USA, 15 Nov 2025, service Worship, at Prospect Park United Methodist Church, Nocturne No. 3 “Scorched Hunger” Rebekah Richards, Piano.
- UK, 15 Nov 2025, Guitar for Gaza, Tring Team Parish, Last Solo, Noah Layzell, Guitar.
- Italy, 29 Nov 2025, Civitanova Alta, “Nessun dorma”: parole e musica dalla Palestina. Music by Mahmoud ABUWARDA. Readings from Francesca ALBANESE. Guitar: Magdalena Fontana. Readings: Laura Pontoni.
- Italy, 4 Jan 2026, premiere of Nocturne No. 4. “The One Who Believed“ in Castiglione del Lagom, Alberto Nones, Piano.
- Italy, 10 Jan 2026, Jerus-It-Arts Festival, Percorsi dell’anima per violoncello e pianoforte, Lucia D’Anna, cello and David Peroni, piano.
- Italy, 11 Jan 2026, Parole e Musica per la Pace in Terra Santa, Parrocchia Santi Angeli Custod Via S. Quintino, 37 – Torino, Lucia D’Anna and Luca Franzetti, cello duet.
- Palestine, 16 Jan 2026, Recital for Solo Cello, Church of Saint Anne, Jerusalem, Lucia D’Anna, Cello.
- UK, 19 Jan 2026, Last Solo, MAP – fundraiser celebrating Palestinian culture, Noah Layzell, Guitar.
- Italy, 23 Feb 2026, Claudio Civic School of Milan, Lattuada auditorium, Silvia Cignoli, guitar, Silva Costanzo, Piano, and Lucia D’Anna, Cello.
- Italy, 24 Feb 2026, I MARTEDI AL CONSERVATORIO, Echi dalla Palestina Musica contemporanea fra Oriente e Occidente, Silvia Cignoli, guitar, Silva Costanzo, Piano, and Lucia D’Anna, Cello.
- USA, 27 Feb 2026, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Evan Kahn Cello.
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