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SLIM BEN ABDALLAH

SLIM BEN ABDALLAH

Slim Ben Abdallah was born in Tunisia in 1984 and began his musical journey at an early age. At the age of eight, he enrolled at the National Conservatory of Music in Tunis, where he received formal academic training in violin performance, as well as music fundamentals, solfège, sight-reading, musical dictation, and Arabic music and maqamat (Arabic musical modes).

After earning his high school diploma, he continued his academic studies at the Higher Institute of Music in Tunis from 2004 to 2008, completing a Master’s degree in Music and Musicology. In 2009, he successfully passed the CAPES national competitive examination, which qualified him to join the Tunisian Ministry of Education as a music teacher.

His career in music education spans more than 13 years, during which he taught and mentored generations of students while combining academic instruction with extensive practical and artistic experience. He has taught violin, solfège, sight-reading, musical dictation, music theory, and maqamat at several institutions, including the National Conservatory of Music in Tunis, the Regional Conservatory of Music in Jendouba, and the Regional Conservatory of Music in Ariana, as well as various private music schools and institutes.

Alongside his teaching career, he began his professional career as a violinist in 2004, performing with some of Tunisia’s prominent musical institutions and ensembles, including the Tunisian Symphony Orchestra and The Rachidia, as well as participating in musical ensembles associated with Tunisian national radio and television.

Throughout his artistic career, he has participated in numerous national and international festivals, concerts, and musical events, performing on various stages and gaining extensive experience in live performance and ensemble work. He has also accompanied and performed alongside Tunisian, Arab, and international artists, enriching his artistic background and broadening his experience across diverse musical traditions and styles.

His career has enabled him to develop a comprehensive professional background combining violin performance, Arabic music and maqamat, symphonic music, music education, and artistic mentorship. His experience brings together academic training, the rich heritage of Arabic music, and extensive professional experience performing on stage, at festivals, concerts, and cultural events.