Joseph Tawadros - Oud Virtuoso - Wollongong

Wed Feb 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am UTC+11:00

Wollongong Art Gallery | Wollongong

The Bowerbird Collective
Publisher/HostThe Bowerbird Collective
Joseph Tawadros - Oud Virtuoso - Wollongong
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Joseph Tawadros AM is a leading Oud virtuoso, composer and 8-time ARIA Award winner. Born in Cairo, his chosen instrument, the Oud is an Arabic lute, the ancestor of the lute and modern guitar. Now based in London, he's returning to Australia this February for a series of spellbinding solo appearances.
A virtuoso of diversity and sensitivity, Joseph performs in concert halls worldwide and is known for his brilliant technique, deep musicianship, storytelling and joyous style of performance. Joseph’s drive to push musical boundaries has inspired collaborations with diverse performers and a solid repertoire of innovative, original music.
Don't miss this extraordinary performance!

ℹ️ General Information
Duration: 80 minutes without intermission.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time.
Age requirement: All are welcome.
Accessibility: All venues are wheelchair accessible.

What Others are Saying:
"...New heights of virtuosity, lightning fingerwork and rhythmic strumming seamlessly switching between and blending bluegrass and Arabic music"
- Bachtrack
"One of the most impressive musicians to emerge in Australia ... with a dazzling technique dispensing hair-raising tempos ... His writing displays a real depth of emotion ... revelling in a zest for life and celebration."
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- The Australian
"Music that is a mirror of truth; a bridge between his heart and mind and those of his listeners."
- Sydney Morning Herald
"Tawadros is an exhilarating player, both when he is delivering mercurial mastery and when he is summoning more haunting atmospheres, often incorporating techniques drawn from other traditions."
- The Times
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Wollongong Art Gallery, 46 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia, Wollongong

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