The Ayoub Sisters
Crossover duo the Ayoub Sisters brought classical performance into the 21st century, utilizing loop station technology that allowed them to swap instruments while playing live. Sarah and Laura Ayoub were born three years apart to Egyptian immigrant parents and raised in Milngavie, a commuter town just outside Glasgow, Scotland. They grew up with classical music, regularly attending performances of the RSNO with their parents. Sarah trained in cello and piano at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Laura in violin and piano at the Royal College of Music in London, where Sarah moved after graduating. In 2014, they came first in the nationwide music competition The Big Music Project, winning a chance to perform at the Royal Albert Hall for Classic FM. In 2016, pop producer Mark Ronson found their unique cover of his "Uptown Funk" on YouTube and picked them to perform at the BRIT Awards. On the back of this, and their triumphant Royal Albert Hall performance, they were signed by Decca. Their eponymous debut album was recorded at Abbey Road with the Royal Philharmonic and released in September 2017; it debuted at number one on the U.K. classical chart. An eclectic affair, it consisted of a few classical favorites alongside traditional melodies from Scotland and the Middle East, and classicized versions of pop songs, including "Uptown Funk," which was produced by Ronson. The sisters promoted the album with a tour supporting choirmaster Gareth Malone.
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Discography
19 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Ayoub Sisters
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 22 Sep 2017
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Arabesque
Classical - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 12 Aug 2022
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Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331 "Rondo Alla Turca" (Arr. for Violin & Cello)
Classical - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 13 Dec 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
A Christmas Fantasy
The Ayoub Sisters, Paul Campbell, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 9 Dec 2016
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The Ayoub Sisters
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 22 Sep 2017
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Nagada Sang Dhol
World - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 13 Nov 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Mother's Pride
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 12 May 2017
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Ashokan Farewell
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 24 Feb 2023
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A Christmas Fantasy
The Ayoub Sisters, Paul Campbell, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 9 Dec 2016
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Melodies From Scotland
The Ayoub Sisters, Paul Campbell, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 20 Jan 2017
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Ya Mariam El Bekr
Classical - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 4 Oct 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Aatiny Al Naya Wa Ghani
Jazz - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 29 Jul 2022
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Blackbird
Classical - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 13 Sep 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
El Helwa Di
Classical - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 15 Jul 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Melodies From Scotland
The Ayoub Sisters, Paul Campbell, The Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 20 Jan 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Abdel Kader / Sidi Mansour (Live)
Folk - Released by The Ayoub Sisters on 26 Apr 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Ashokan Farewell
Classical - Released by Decca (UMO) (Classics) on 24 Feb 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo