The UAE National Orchestra's first family concert promises to take us "into a world where music becomes story, and imagination takes centre stage". It looks a well-constructed programme: Part 1: Introduction to Music Children are invited to explore what music is [ ... ]
An evening of the best-known arias and orchestral moments from Bizet's evergreen opera: "the concert brings to life the spirit, passion, and dramatic intensity that have made one of the most beloved operas in the world ... Performed as a [ ... ]
With more than four decades of music-making behind him, Lulu Santos has a catalogue of iconic Brazilian hits that continues to resonate with audiences through sincerity, melody, and timeless songwriting – songs such as Tempos Modernos, Toda Forma de Amor, and [ ... ]
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: Liu Tieshan and Mao Yuan Dance of The Yao People Brahms Concerto for [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
A chance to hear the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, an ensemble that fuses the traditions of Western and Arabic music. This programme promises "a soul-stirring journey through the vibrant crossroads of culture and innovation" that honours the rich heritage of Palestinian [ ... ]
A concert with a difference – venue is absolutely dark, and each audience member dons a light-blocking mask. The idea of course is that without visual perception your full attention is on the sound: "the most subtle musical nuances, delicate [ ... ]
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