Internationally-celebrated composer and musician Yanni arrived in Cairo on Monday to play live at the Giza Pyramids on Friday.

The Greek-American composer is currently on his 2015/2016 World Tour that includes making a stop in Egypt for the first time ever.

A joint press conference will be held later Monday by the Tourism Ministry and the classical musician and keyboard artist to spell out his Egypt program and sightseeing tours.

Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry announced that over 3,000 security members will be deployed to secure the concert. (

Source: MENA