From Engineer to International Composer
Sherif Dahroug:
Translating Architecture into Music — The Story Behind a French Distinction
Sherif Dahroug was featured as a distinguished guest on the television program Yahdouth fi Misr, hosted by Mr. Sherif Aamer, one of Egypt’s leading cultural and current-affairs broadcasts.
In this in-depth and warmly conducted interview, Dahroug reflects on his unique artistic journey — from engineering and architectural thinking to an internationally recognized musical language. He explores how architectural principles, structure, and symbolism have been transposed into sound, shaping a singular compositional voice rooted in philosophy, ritual, and form.
The conversation also addressed the circumstances surrounding his receipt of the Platinum Medal, the highest distinction awarded by the French Academic Society Arts–Sciences–Lettres. Beyond personal recognition, this distinction was discussed as a powerful symbol of cultural transmission — highlighting the contribution of Egyptian cultural heritage carried to the highest international level, through a contemporary artistic language capable of resonating across borders and traditions.
The interview further shed light on the artistic, intellectual, and human dimensions underlying this French decoration, presenting it as both an individual achievement and a tribute to a living, reinterpreted cultural legacy.
Yahdouth fi Misr airs Tuesday to Thursday at 10:00 PM (Cairo time) on MBC Masr, reaching a wide audience across the Arab world.
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