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SUMMARY:An Evening With Xu Zhong
DESCRIPTION:Xu Zhong\, one of China’s most distinguished conductors and pianists\, takes the baton with the UAE National Orchestra for a concert of shared artistry and cultural exchange. The programme: \nLiu Tieshan and Mao Yuan Dance of The Yao People\nBrahms Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor\, Op. 102: soloists Eric Picard (cello) Nicolas Koeckert (violin)\nBeethoven Symphony No.5
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/an-evening-with-xu-zhong/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Scheherazade
DESCRIPTION:The UAE National Orchestra tackles the Rimsky-Korsakov classic\, with its vivid storytelling and shimmering orchestration of an orchestral work inspired by the stories of One Thousand and One Nights. Expect exotic instrumental combinations and dazzling solos that showcase every section of the orchestra\, with distinct\, memorable themes that make the work immediately accessible. In short\, it’s a great piece for an orchestral night out … Ahmed Farag conducts. \nThe programme: \nKamel Ahmed Moustafa Fantasy on themes of Scheherazade\nNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade\, op. 35
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rimsky-korsakov-scheherazade/
LOCATION:Cultural Foundation\, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street\, Abu Dhabi
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SUMMARY:UAENO Season One Finale: Rhythm Without Borders
DESCRIPTION:The UAE National Orchestra has selected a terrific-looking programme for its Season One Finale under the baton of Ahmed Farag – colour\, rhythm\, and energy\, “a vibrant celebration of diversity through music” as the blurb puts it – that includes exciting contributions from the Western canon alongside compositions from oud master (and director of the Emirates Musical Ensemble) Abdulaziz Almadani – The Fiftieth Samaei\, a piece that reimagines the historic samai form through a contemporary lens – and Qoutayba Neaimi’s specially commissioned orchestral suite celebrating the UAE’s musical heritage through arrangements of familiar songs by Emirati composers. \nThe programme: \n\nBernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\nMárquez Danzon No.2\nAbdulaziz Almadani The Fiftieth Samaei\nSaint-Saëns Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah\nQoutayba Neaimi Suite for Orchestra and Choir of Famous Emirati Songs\n\nThe programme is repeated tomorrow at NYUAD Arts Center.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rhythm-without-borders/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
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SUMMARY:UAENO Season One Finale: Rhythm Without Borders
DESCRIPTION:This second and last performance of the UAE National Orchestra’s Season One Finale programme promises “a vibrant celebration of diversity through music” under the baton of Ahmed Farag . It includes exciting contributions from the Western canon alongside compositions from oud master (and director of the Emirates Musical Ensemble) Abdulaziz Almadani – The Fiftieth Samaei\, a piece that reimagines the historic samai form through a contemporary lens – and Qoutayba Neaimi’s specially commissioned orchestral suite celebrating the UAE’s musical heritage through arrangements of familiar songs by Emirati composers. \nThe programme: \n\nBernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story\nMárquez Danzon No.2\nAbdulaziz Almadani The Fiftieth Samaei\nSaint-Saëns Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah\nQoutayba Neaimi Suite for Orchestra and Choir of Famous Emirati Songs
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/rhythm-without-borders-2/
LOCATION:The Arts Center @ NYUAD\, NYUAD Campus\, Saadiyat Island\, Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates
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