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Dubai Opera & China National Opera House Team Up for ‘Turandot’

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Dubai Opera is set to join forces with the China National Opera House for a production of “Turandot.” The production, which runs from April 3 -5, 2026, marks the 100th anniversary of the opera’s world premiere and features the China National Opera House’s own soloists, orchestra, and chorus. Directed by Wang Huquan, with revival direction by Shi Jingfu, the staging {…}

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Dubai Opera Unveils 2025-26 Season

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Dubai Opera announces its 2025-26 season. This article only features opera events. Soloists from the Hungarian State Opera present Pucinni’s “La Bohème.” Performance Dates: Sept. 18 – 20, 2025 Olga Peretyatko and Erwin Schron perform with the Strauss Festival Orchestra Vienna in the “Dubai Opera Ball.” Performance Date: Nov. 7, 2025 To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Dubai Opera presents “Stars {…}

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Dubai Opera Under Fire for ‘La Bayadère’ Production

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The Dubai Opera is under fire for its upcoming production of “La Bayadère.” Hindus are urging the company to cancel its production set for Feb. 14-16, 2025, citing that the work trivializes Eastern religions and traditions. Per an official statement, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed said that Dubai Opera, which “aims to build a more vibrant and inclusive society” and whose {…}

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Dubai Opera Among Arabian Business’ 100 Most Admired Companies

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Arabian Business has named Dubai Opera among the 100 Most Admired Companies in the Middle East for 2024. The magazine showcases the leaders, innovators, and dreamers shaping today and defining tomorrow. In a statement via social media, Paolo Petrocelli, head of the Dubai Opera said, “The recognition reflects the cultural, social, and economic impact we strive to create in the {…}

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Dubai Opera Unveils September 2024 Slate

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Dubai Opera has announced its September 2024 performances. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances. The season starts with “Aida” in a production directed by Roberto Laganà Manoli and conducted by Patrick Fournillier. The work is performed by the Polish National Opera and stars Marigona Querkezi and Oxana Nosatova in the title roles; Agnieszka Rehlis and Monika Ledzion as {…}

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Dubai Opera Announces Record-Breaking Numbers in 2023-24

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The Dubai Opera has announced that its 2023-24 season featured a record-breaking 250,000 audience members. Per an official release, that number represents the highest since the venue opened in 2016. It is also the first season under new General Director Paolo Petrocelli. The season featured over 100 productions and 200 performances with such organizations as the Orchestra of Teatro alla {…}

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Teatro alla Scala & Dubai Opera Announce Cast Change for Gala Concert

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The Teatro alla Scala in Milan and Dubai Opera have announced a cast change for their “Concert for Tomorrow” on Dec 1. The two companies noted that tenor Piero Pretti will be replaced by Vittorio Grigolo, who will join Aida Garifullina in the concert. Michele Gamba conducts. This season, Grigolo is set to return to the Wiener Staatsoper, Deutsche Oper, {…}