Tickets will go on sale 12pm 9 July
UAE, Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Classics, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, is thrilled to announce the first of its artists confirmed to perform for its eighth season; internationally renowned Camerata Salzburg Orchestra with violin virtuoso Renaud Capuçon and one of the most sought-after soloists in the world, French harpist Xavier de Maistre. The highly anticipated Abu Dhabi Classics new concert season of cultural harmony, will bring a dynamic and diverse programme of classical and traditional music to the Capital.
Dr. Ronald Perlwitz, Head of Music, Arts Department, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said; “Abu Dhabi Classics has become a highlight in the Emirate’s cultural calendar, playing host to an incredible line up of internationally acclaimed classical musicians and artistic performances. The eighth season will offer residents and visitors a unique opportunity to experience and enjoy the magical world of classical music and we look forward to welcoming audiences for the eighth season.”
The season will commence on Friday 12 October at the iconic Emirates Palace with a Mozart Violin Concerto by the prestigious Camerata Salzburg Orchestra with violin virtuoso Renaud Capuçon, one of the most fascinating living performers of this repertoire. Having performed together many times in the past, this will be the first time that they will perform the Mozart Violin Concertos 4 and 5 in addition to Satie’s Gnossiennes together in Abu Dhabi.
The evening will be completed by pieces from late 19th century, early 20th Century minimalist composer Erik Satie that influenced among other musical genres, Jazz music, and also Surrealism. Satie’s clear musical lines are also reminiscent of Rossini’s and Mozart’s music. Get ready for an evening with some of the most famous works of the Viennese Classical Period and of the New Music and appreciate not only the beauty of Classical music but also its permanence and evolution over the centuries.
The virtuoso of the highest order, French harpist Xavier de Maistre is scheduled for two captivating performances this season. His first performance is on Thursday 6 December at the arts and culture haven Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island and Friday 7 December at the historic Bin Hamoodah Fort, Al Ain.
For his first historic appearance in the UAE, Xavier de Maistre will play a programme inspired by Spanish Classical music, mixing impressionist and modernist accents by focusing on the French composers Debussy and Faure.
More Abu Dhabi Classics concerts will be announced soon. For further information please visit www.abudhabimusic.ae and www.dctabudhabi.ae.
Tickets will go on sale 12pm, Monday 9 July through www.ticketmaster.ae and across all Virgin Megastores across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Classics is organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and produced by Flash Entertainment, the region’s premier live events company.
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Listings information:
Event: Camerata Salzburg with Renaud Capuçon
Mozart: Violin Concertos 4 and 5
Satie: Gnossiennes
Date: Friday 12 October 2018
Venue: Emirates Palace
Ticket Information
TICKET CATEGORY | PRICE (AED) |
Diamond | AED 395 |
Platinum | AED 295 |
Gold | AED 195 |
*Limited number of student tickets available in Gold for AED 50. Student identification must be presented upon entry.
Event: Xavier de Maistre, - Harp Recital 1
Spanish Nights with works from Albéniz, Granados, de Falla
Date: Thursday 6 December 2018
Venue: Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island
Ticket Information
TICKET CATEGORY | PRICE (AED) |
Diamond | AED 250 |
Platinum | AED 100 |
*Limited number of student tickets available in Platinum for AED 50. Student identification must be presented upon entry.
Event: Xavier de Maistre - Harp Recital 2
In the Heart of the Oasis with works from Debussy, Fauré and others
Date: Friday 7 December 2018
Venue: Bin Hamoodah Fort, Al Ain
Ticket Information
TICKET CATEGORY | PRICE (AED) |
Diamond | AED 250 |
Platinum | AED 100 |
*Limited number of student tickets available in Platinum for AED 50. Student identification must be presented upon entry.
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ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM – ABU DHABI
The Department of Culture and Tourism conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction, which enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike. The organisation manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment. Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. TCA Abu Dhabi supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key role is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base.
ABOUT ABU DHABI CLASSICS
Now in its eighth season, Abu Dhabi Classics have previously hosted the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and one of the finest violinist in the world Gidon Kremer, along with award-winning pianist Khatia Buniatishvili and the Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra, last season also saw sell-out performances from the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, Staatskapelle Dresden and South Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho. The unforgettable season finale included the Le Corsaire Ballet with Bolshoi Soloists, Ivan Vasiliev and Maria Vinogradova, and a special appearance from Alia Al Neyadi, the first Emirati Ballerina.
A highlight in the UAE’s cultural calendar, Abu Dhabi Classics concert goers can expect a rich and diverse programme including orchestras from Europe, world renowned conductors and internationally acclaimed soloists. One of a kind ballet and classic operas will also be performed across the Emirate in a range of eclectic venues.
ABOUT FLASH ENTERTAINMENT
Based in Abu Dhabi, FLASH Entertainment (#ThinkFLASH) is the region’s premier live events company, with a proven track record in delivering world-class events from movie premieres and classical shows to international sports events and megastar music concerts. FLASH offers comprehensive event management solutions from concepts and designs through to coordinating every stage of production. The company is committed to providing the region with diverse entertainment programmes, grass roots creativity and stimulating the local economy and events’ industry.
For more information visit www.thinkflash.ae or email info@thinkflash.ae
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