Mixed media artist Maitha Abdalla is the first Emirati to be welcomed to the residency programme at An Effort Art in London’s Soho district.
Maitha Abdalla – Art residency
Maitha Abdalla – Art residency
AIDA OPERA, GIUSEPPE VERDI
Aida is one of Teatro Real’s most monumental and emblematic productions. Nearly a quarter of a century after its premiere in 1998, a restored and updated version revives the brilliant composer Giuseppe Verdi’s powerful tale of love and betrayal in four acts.
The Washington DC Arab Literature Festival: NARRATING THE MIDDLE EAST
A unique two-day virtual festival featuring panel discussions, seminars and workshops pairing Arab writers, editors and publishers will highlight the work and voices of Arab and Arab diaspora writers and poets.
Leylat Amal
Since the beginning of the economic crisis in Lebanon followed by the huge blast of Beirut Port and the deterioration of the current situation, the Lebanese people have been suffering economically, socially, and psychologically.
Joyce Didonato: EDEN
Joyce DiDonato: EDEN Abu Dhabi Festival Abroad Programme Exploring the majesty, might, and mystery of nature through both arresting and evocative music and theatrical effects, accomplished mezzo-soprano [...]
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MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Beginning with a visual art exhibition, literature festival and musical performance, Abu Dhabi Festival is partnering with the Middle East Institute in an innovative and ongoing collaboration to strengthen US-UAE cultural ties. In 2022…
Mohammed Fairouz’ Symphony #5 performed by the London Symphony Orchestra
Symphony # 5, composed by internationally celebrated Emirati artist, Mohammed Fairouz, and performed by the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra explores the story of the UAE and its values of peace and tolerance.
IHAB DARWISH’S CHINA TOUR
Emirati composer Ihab Darwish will tour China following the hugely successful musical projects Waves of My Life and Hekayat: Symphonic Tales in the UAE and virtually, both commissioned and produced by Abu Dhabi Festival.
RESURRECTION
Famed director Romeo Castellucci returns to Festival d’Aix-en-Provence after the 2019 success of Requiem, a unique operatic production of Mozart’s iconic requiem mass.
DE SCHEHERAZADE A YO, CARMEN BY MARÍA PAGÉS COMPAÑÍA
Vanguard flamenco dancer and choreographer María Pagés premieres her feminine vision of Carmen. Hailed all over the world as one of the finest contemporary flamenco shows, it is a new take on the gypsy cigarette girl from Mérimée’s novella who was made famous by Bizet and the storyteller of the Arabian Nights.
