The 7th Voyage of Sinbad: Music of the Middle East

March 7, 2026

Troy Webdell, conductor
Christopher J. Murphy, Narrator
Fort Wayne Youtheatre, Theatre Company

The Adventure Continues! Follow the travels of Sinbad the Sailor and his quest for treasures beyond imagination. Featuring the bilingual book The Seven Voyages of Sinbad by Reza Nazari, music of the Middle East including a North American premiere by Iranian composer Seraj Rohanifard, and the Fort Wayne Youth Theatre with narrator Christopher Murphy.  

This concert welcomes all, including individuals with sensory sensitivities and diverse abilities. We provide the following resources: social story PDF/video, sign language interpreter, narrator, calming area, pre-concert activities, sensory fidgets, noise canceling headphones (while supplies last), and a feedback survey for patrons to share their thoughts.

Registration is required for this event. 

Program

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV
The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship from Scheherazade, Op. 35
ROHANIFARD
Persian Waltz
HOVHANESS
Kohar
NAJI HAKIM
Sinbad for Orchestra
SAINT-SAENS
Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah

Sponsors

  • Amani Family Services
  • Arab Fest Fort Wayne
  • Aspire Music Therapy
  • Canterbury School
  • Fort Wayne Children’s Choir
  • Franklin Electric
  • Judy Pursley
  • Mainstay Music Therapy
  • Purdue University Fort Wayne
  • Sweetwater Sound