Dr. Gen. Adel Abdel Maksoud Afify, Former Deputy Minister of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt and in addition, an accomplished music composer.

Born in Cairo, March 17, 1945. His talent in music apparent since early childhood, when started playing the piano and the accordion. He had attended formal music studies parallel with his education in the fields of law and police science. Adel A. Afify is holder of a Masters Degree in), Masters Degree in police science and a Ph.D. in law.

Music Education:

Adel A. Afify had attended music theory and piano playing studies in Egypt. During his studies he had been examined at the British Council by British examiners from The Royal Schools of Music – an association of Royal Academies and Royal Colleges of Music in the United Kingdom. In 1975 he had obtained the highest degree possible in the field of music: LRSM-Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music.

Compositions by Adel A. Afify:

• ”Romance” for Violin and Orchestra.

• ”Symphony” in g minor.

• ”Khalilah and Demnah” symphonic suite in 5 Movements:

  • The philosopher and the king.

  • Khalilah and Demnah.

  • The Fox and the sad bird.

  • The Monkey and the Turtle.

  • The Royal Festival.

• ”Suite” for Symphonic Orchestra: Romance Waltz.                                    Fantasy

• 3 “Waltz” for Orchestra.

• ”Legend by Meralene Lake” Symphonic Poem.

• ”Swedish Mid Summer Night” Symphonic Fantasy.

• ”Concerto” for Cello and Orchestra.

• Three  Concertos for Piano and Orchestra:

• Four-hands arrangement & additional polyphonic melodies for piano, based on “fur Anna Magdalena Bach” and piano works by other classical composers.

• Several works for string quartet and orchestra.

Outstanding performances of the Compositions of Adel A. Afify:

• In the years 1992 and 93, he was invited twice to Sweden as a music composer where his composition, Romance for violin and orchestra was played by the Youth Symphony Orchestra at the main festivity hall in Stockholm where Noble prize winners receive their awards annually. The music was well received by the audience and was selective recorded there on a C.D. Disc as one of the world's classical music pieces.

• On the police day of the year 2000, he was awarded "THE MERIT OF DISTINCTIONS" golden medal by the PRESIDENT OF EGYPT for his superiority in his official work.

• 2000-01: performance of various composition in Stockholm, concert Hall, by the Stockholm Youth Orchestra, Sweden.

• In June 2001 he was Selected “The Man of the Year" In Sweden as the first Arabic Music Composer in modern history whose compositions are constantly played successfully in Sweden. A festival was held on the 6^th of September, 2001 to award him the prize of " Man of the Year" and nominated. Arab ambassadors in Stockholm and representatives of arts culture and media attended the festival .

• In February 7 & 8, 2002 One of his compositions was selected and played at Cairo Opera House by  " Vienna Symphony Orchestra " led by Mr. Johannes Wildner as one of the selected International Musical Pieces.

• April 6, 2003 world-premiere of “Swedish Mid Summer Night” Symphonic Fantasy, in Stockholm, Sweden.

• March 9, 2003: world-premiere of “legend by Meralene Lake” Symphonic Poem in Stockholm, Sweden, by St. Erik’s Symphonic Orchestra.

• 2002: concert by the Vienna Opera Symphonic Orchestra conducted Maestro Johannes Wildner, visiting the Cairo Opera House, Egypt, performing “Waltz” by Adel A. Afify.

• 2002-03: “Arab perspectives” Annual Festival of contemporary composers from the Arab Region, Cairo Opera House, Cairo, Egypt.

• 2004: Opening Gala of the “Arab Perspectives” Festival, Cairo Opera House, Cairo, Egypt.

Achievements:

• Year 2000: “Golden Medal of Distinction” for his official service, from the president of Egypt.

• Year 2001: “Man of the Year” award of Sweden, first time ever recognizing an Arab  composer.