The truth about the closure of the Sabah Fakhri Institute in Aleppo.. Here are the full details

The cessation of the activities of the “Sabah Fakhri Institute of Music” in Aleppo has sparked a lot of controversy in Syrian artistic and cultural circles, as the institute was announced to be closed on October 28, 2024.

Closing the Music Institute in Aleppo.. The Truth About the Decision and the Implications You can follow the news and advertisements of celebrities and everything related to them from Exclusive content that you can only find through the Special application, which is a social networking application with special and unique features, as it includes a podcast that provides many unique features, as you can launch a podcast with your friends or listen to others, and it also provides knowledge of the various possessions of celebrities .

Responsible sources confirmed that the new Syrian administration had nothing to do with this decision, explaining that the suspension of activity was before the start of the “deterrence of aggression” operation. Although the decision to reopen the institute or close it permanently is still unknown, the suspension of activity has raised great concern among students and professors. The fate of the institute remains unknown so far, which increases questions about the future of music education in northern Syria.

Sabah Fakhri Institute.. A musical legacy and a long history The Aleppo Institute of Music was established in 1958 to be one of the most prestigious music institutes in Syria, along with the Sulhi al-Wadi Institute in Damascus. After honoring the great artist Sabah Fakhri in 2006, the institute was named after him. The institute attracted about 230 students between the ages of 7 and 18, and about 20 specialized professors worked in it. The institute is also considered an important center for teaching music and arts in Aleppo and Syria in general, as it graduates many creative generations of musicians who contributed to enriching the Syrian art scene.

Challenges of the Institute under Political and Economic Conditions In recent years, the Sabah Fakhri Institute has suffered from severe neglect due to the political and economic conditions in Syria.

According to reports, the institute faced a number of challenges such as lack of funding, dilapidated musical instruments, and no heating in its classrooms. In addition, the teachers’ salaries were very symbolic, not exceeding 1,500 Syrian pounds (about 10 US cents) per class.