title: Arabian Waltz
text: # 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
  