Classical notes

As the Abu Dhabi Festival marks its 10th edition, organisers have announced that the Czech Philharmonic will play a specially commissioned piece in the Emirates Palace Auditorium.

Published: Thu 7 Feb 2013, 8:46 PM

Updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 5:10 AM

On Sunday, March 26, the Prague-based orchestra (conducted by Jiri Belohavek) will perform the world premiere of renowned Franco-Lebanese composer Bechara El-Khoury’s (pictured) work Poème Orientale.

Also on the evening’s gala bill will be Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel who will perform popular opera arias and traditional Welsh songs, accompanied by rising star Viktoria Yastrebova.

Elsewhere during the four-week cultural fest at Emirates Palace hotel will be performances from the likes of Chinese classical pianist Li Yundi, Brazil’s Grammy-winning world music star Gilberto Gil and tenor extraordinaire Placido Domingo.

For further details on events and ticket bookings, see www.abudhabifestival.ae.

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