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SUMMARY:UAE National Orchestra: The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:The UAENO’s inaugural concert series\, the first with its full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir\, includes six dates around the Emirates in January. Performances in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will feature the acclaimed Iraqi oud virtuoso Naseer Shamma and the Turkish qanun master Aytaç Doğan in a programme that aims to bring Arabic and Western musical traditions into dialogue\, with regional instruments at the heart of the orchestral form. Amine Kouider conducts. \nThe programme for Abu Dhabi: \nAlexander Borodin Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (oriental arrangement by Shakir Hassan)\nErcan Saatçi Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra\nSezen Aksu Kaybolan Yıllar for Qanun and Orchestra (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloist Aytaç Doğan)\nNaseer Shamma Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra (arr Qoutayba Neaimi: soloist Naseer Shamma)\nNaseer Shamma Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloists Naseer Shamma\, oud; Aytaç Doğan\, qanun) \n[interval] \nNadim Tarabay The Beginning\, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir \nSheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qassimi\, the UAENO’s Managing Director\, described The Beginning as “more than a concert. It is a declaration of creative confidence and reflection of the UAE’s belief that culture and music can unite us in pride and possibility … Through these performances\, we are sharing a sound that belongs to this country\, rooted in heritage\, forward-looking in spirit and shaped through a blend of music between the East and West”. \nFurther performances: \n• 17 January Al Ain Municipal Theatre\n• 19 January Dubai Opera\n• 22 January Fujairah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 24 January Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 29 January Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uae-national-orchestra-the-beginning/
LOCATION:Emirates Palace\, Abu Dhabi
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260116T200000
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SUMMARY:The Viennese Ball with the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:A recreation of the classic Strauss-laden New Year’s concert from imperial Vienna\, an hour and a half of classics from Die Fledermaus to the waltzes (like Blue Danube\, Emperor Waltz\, Voices of Spring\, Donner und Blitzen). And yes\, there will be masks …
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/the-viennese-ball-with-the-uae-philharmonic-orchestra/
LOCATION:Theatre of Digital Arts\, Souk Madinat Jumeriah\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260117T193000
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SUMMARY:UAE National Orchestra: The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:The UAENO’s inaugural concert series\, the first with its full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir\, includes six dates around the Emirates in January with variations in the programme (though all include Nadim Tarabay’s specially commissioned symphony The Beginning) and a variety of guest soloists. The programme for Al Ain: \nAlexander Borodin Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (arr Shakir Hassan)\nErcan Saatçi Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra\nNaseer Shamma Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra (arr Qoutayba Neaimi: soloist Mohamed Abozekry)\nNaseer Shamma Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloists Abdulaziz Almadani\, oud; Omar Al Hadhrami\, qanun) \n[interval] \nNadim Tarabay The Beginning\, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir \nFurther performances: \n• 19 January Dubai Opera\n• 22 January Fujairah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 24 January Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 29 January Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uae-national-orchestra-the-beginning-2/
LOCATION:Al Ain City Municipal Theatre\, Civic Centre\, Al Jimi\, Al Ain
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260119T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260119T213000
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SUMMARY:UAE National Orchestra: The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:The UAENO’s inaugural concert series\, the first with its full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir\, includes six dates around the Emirates in January with variations in the programme (though all include Nadim Tarabay’s specially commissioned symphony The Beginning) and a variety of guest soloists. The programme for Dubai: \nAlexander Borodin Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (oriental arrangement by Shakir Hassan)\nErcan Saatçi Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra\nSezen Aksu Kaybolan Yıllar for Qanun and Orchestra (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloist Aytaç Doğan)\nNaseer Shamma Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra (arr Qoutayba Neaimi: soloist Naseer Shamma)\nNaseer Shamma Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloists Naseer Shamma\, oud; Aytaç Doğan\, qanun) \n[interval] \nNadim Tarabay The Beginning\, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir \nFurther performances: \n• 22 January Fujairah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 24 January Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 29 January Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uae-national-orchestra-the-beginning-3/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260122T210000
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SUMMARY:UAE National Orchestra: The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:The UAENO’s inaugural concert series\, the first with its full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir\, includes six dates around the Emirates in January with variations in the programme (though all include Nadim Tarabay’s specially commissioned symphony The Beginning) and a variety of guest soloists. The programme for Fujairah: \nAlexander Borodin Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (arr Shakir Hassan)\nErcan Saatçi Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra\nNaseer Shamma Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra (arr Qoutayba Neaimi: soloist Bechir Gharbi)\nNaseer Shamma Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloists Bechir Gharbi\, oud; Omar Alazzawi\, qanun) \n[interval] \nNadim Tarabay The Beginning\, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir \nFurther performances: \n• 24 January Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre Theatre\n• 29 January Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uae-national-orchestra-the-beginning-4/
LOCATION:Fujairah Cultural Centre\, Hamad Bin Abdulla Rd\, Fujairah City Centre\, Fujairah
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260124T193000
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SUMMARY:UAE National Orchestra: The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:The UAENO’s inaugural concert series\, the first with its full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir\, includes six dates around the Emirates in January with variations in the programme (though all include Nadim Tarabay’s specially commissioned symphony The Beginning) and a variety of guest soloists. The programme for Fujairah: \nAlexander Borodin Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (arr Shakir Hassan)\nErcan Saatçi Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra\nNaseer Shamma Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra (arr Qoutayba Neaimi: soloist Mohamed Abozekry)\nNaseer Shamma Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloists Abdulaziz Almadani\, oud; Omar Al Hadhrami\, qanun) \n[interval] \nNadim Tarabay The Beginning\, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir \nFinal performance: \n• 29 January Sharjah Performing Arts Academy
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uae-national-orchestra-the-beginning-5/
LOCATION:Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre Theatre\, Al Hisn Rd\, Dafan Al Nakheel\, Ras Al Khaimah
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260129T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260129T210000
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SUMMARY:UAE National Orchestra: The Beginning
DESCRIPTION:The final performance in the UAENO’s inaugural concert series\, the first with its full ensemble of 70 musicians and 30 choir. The programme: \nAlexander Borodin Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (arr Shakir Hassan)\nErcan Saatçi Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra\nNaseer Shamma Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra (arr Qoutayba Neaimi: soloist Bechir Gharbi)\nNaseer Shamma Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun (arr Abdel Aziz Shabakouh: soloists Mohamed Abozekry\, oud; Diaaelden Hassan\, qanun) \n[interval] \nNadim Tarabay The Beginning\, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/uae-national-orchestra-the-beginning-6/
LOCATION:Sharjah Performing Arts Academy\, University City\, Sharjah
CATEGORIES:Concert
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