Arabian Waltz
# Arabian Waltz

Arabian Waltz is an album by the Lebanese oud player and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil, featuring the Balanescu Quartet, which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Enja label the following year.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic | |

The Allmusic review by Kurt Keefner called it "the pinnacle of Rabih Abou-Khalil's achievement as a composer and arranger" and stated "It is a sublime fusion of jazz, Middle Eastern traditional music, and Western classical ... This recording suits every fan of world music, jazz, classical, or just good music".

## Track listing

All compositions by Rabih Abou-Khalil

* "Arabian Waltz" – 8:10
* "Dreams of a Dying City" – 12:08
* "Ornette Never Sleeps" – 6:58
* "Georgina" – 11:09
* "No Visa" – 9:59
* "The Pain After" – 9:26

## Personnel

* Rabih Abou-Khalil – oud
* Michel Godard – tuba, serpent
* Nabil Khaiat – frame drums
* Balanescu Quartet:
   * Alexander Bălănescu – violin
   * Clare Connors – violin
   * Paul Martin – viola
   * David Cunliffe – violincello
