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SUMMARY:Carmen in Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 [Carmen] one of the most beloved operas in the world … Performed as a symphonic concert\, the programme places the focus entirely on the richness of Bizet’s music\, the beauty of the vocal performances\, and the vivid character of the orchestral score … ” The UAE National Orchestra (conducted by Ahmed Farag) performs with the Dubai Singers & The Stage House Choir (choirmaster Howard Wong); soloists are Laeticia Goepfert (Carmen)\, George Wanis (Don José)\, Fernando Araujo (Escamillo) and Luisa Mordel (Micaëla). \n 
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/carmen-in-concert/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260523T200000
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SUMMARY:Lulu Santos
DESCRIPTION: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 Assim Caminha a Humanidade. In concert\, we’re promised “a live experience shaped by emotion\, melody\, and the unmistakable warmth that has defined his music  …”
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/lulu-santos/
LOCATION:Dubai Opera
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260608T200000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260621T193000
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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
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T112148Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260625T220000
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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
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260905T210000
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SUMMARY:Canaanite Inscriptions
DESCRIPTION: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 song and its place in the wider Arab tradition “through breathtaking orchestral arrangements and evocative storytelling”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/canaanite-inscriptions/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260913T210000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20260913T220000
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SUMMARY:Blind Symphony
DESCRIPTION: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 vibrations\, and inner rhythms become clearer and more intense\,” as the blurb puts it. “Even familiar compositions reveal themselves in a new\, deeper\, and more powerful way under these conditions.” \nThe programme features works by JS Bach\, Arvo Pärt\, Philip Glass\, Max Richter\, and Ludovico Einaudi. It’s performed by a chamber ensemble (we don’t know exactly who) “enriched with rare instruments collected from different cultures around the world”.
URL:https://magpie.ae/event/blind-symphony/
LOCATION:New Covent Garden Theatre\, Mall of the Emirates\, Dubai
CATEGORIES:Concert
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