Dawood Hosni was an Egyptian musician born on July 18, 1870. He is best known for composing the first Operetta in the Arabic language, "Shamshoon and Delilah," which is considered one of the first Egyptian operas. His work has been influential in the development of Arabic music and culture.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $70 billion (2024)
About
Musician who composed the first Operetta in the Arabic language. He wrote "Shamshoon and Delilah," one of the first Egyptian operas.
Before Fame
He began taking piano classes when he was seven years old. He studied with Composer Mohammed Sahabaari.
Trivia
He emulated the singing style of Mohammed Uthman so well that he was hired to record the singer's works in 1932.
Family Life
He was born into a Karaite Jewish family. His mother was of Bedouin origin. His father worked as a jeweler.
Associated With
He became a prominent Composer about a half-century after Austrian legend Richard Wagner.
