The Ayoub Sisters

Sarah (cello) & Laura (violin)

The Ayoub Sisters are a multi-instrumental musical duo consisting of siblings Sarah and Laura Ayoub. The duo arrange and perform instrumental versions of well-known pop and classical works. Their debut album was recorded in Abbey Road Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in partnership with Classic FM and released on Universal's Decca Records in September 2017.[1][2] Their self-titled album debuted at No. 1 in the Official Classical Artist Albums Charts.[1][2][3] The duo's second album Arabesque, a celebration and tribute to music from the Arab world, was independently released and shot to No. 1 in the iTunes Chart and reached the top 10 in the Official Classical Artists Albums Charts. [4][5]

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  2. ^ a b Marray, Denise (2020-02-20). "Meet the Egyptian sisters revitalizing classical music". Arab News. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  3. ^ Yasser, Nayera (2018-09-11). "Hitting the Right Note: These Egyptian Sisters Are Breathing New Life into Classical Music". Vogue Arabia. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
  4. ^ "Official Classical Artist Albums Chart Top 10". Official Charts.
  5. ^ The Ayoub Sisters - Arabesque, 2022, retrieved 2023-08-11