Dawood Hosni
Composer

Dawood Hosni Net Worth

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

Birth Day July 18, 1870
Birth Place Egypt
Age 149 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 20, 1937 (age 66)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 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.

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