 Naseer Shamma plays at the Abu Dhabi Arts and Music Festival. Photo courtesy of Four Communications Group Four Communications Group | 21 Mar - 4 Apr 2009 (annual)
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The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Festival is a two week injection of art, education, culture and creativity to the heart of the Emirate. Catch ballets, Arabian contemporary classical music, art exhibitions, workshops and educational programs scattered across the city.
Make sure you get your ticket early (they go on sale in January), as many of the shows sell out as 9000 people and 500 artists descend upon the city to celebrate the arts.
The 2009 music programme:
21 Mar: Opera Gala Opening Concert with Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Ion Marin and Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra
23 Mar: Bolshi Ballet Gala
25-26 Mar: Bolshit Ballet Giselle
27 Mar: Andrea Bocelli
29 Mar: Magida El Roumi Live - Concert for Peace
30 Mar: Matthew Barley Recital - Bach Cello and Electric Impro
31 Mar: Latifa performs Naseer Shamma
1 Apr: Sir James Galway, Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Nina Kotova
2 Apr: Karim Said Piano Recital
The 2009 music programme:
21 Mar: Opera Gala Opening Concert with Angela Gheorghiu, Jonas Kaufmann, Ion Marin and Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra
23 Mar: Bolshi Ballet Gala
25-26 Mar: Bolshit Ballet Giselle
27 Mar: Andrea Bocelli
29 Mar: Magida El Roumi Live - Concert for Peace
30 Mar: Matthew Barley Recital - Bach Cello and Electric Impro
31 Mar: Latifa performs Naseer Shamma
1 Apr: Sir James Galway, Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Nina Kotova
2 Apr: Karim Said Piano Recital