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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
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, {…}
Back in February, the Dubai Opera made a major announcement – Dr. Paolo Petrocelli would become the face of the organization, taking over the top position as Head of the company. For Petrocelli, the Director General of the Stauffer Center for Strings, one of Friends of Europe’s 40 most influential young personalities, and the man who literally wrote the book {…}
Soprano Aida Garifullina is set to appear at two concerts taking place at the Dubai Opera. First up, the Russian diva will appear at the Dubai Opera Ball on Nov. 18, 2023, performing alongside tenor Riccardo Massi, and others. The event will feature the Northern Sinfonia Orchestra under the musical direction of Fabio Mastrangelo. The next day, on Nov. 19, {…}
Dubai Opera has unveiled its 2023-24 season. While the season features numerous concerts and musicals, here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances. The season opens with productions of “Swan Lake” and Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” the latter in a production by Miklós Gábor Kerényi from the Hungarian State Opera. The opera will be performed on Sept. 12 and 13, {…}
On Dec. 16, the new opera “Al Wasl” by Mohammed Fairouz, and co-authored and written by Maha Gargash, will premiere at the Dubai Opera. The work, which is a collaboration between Dubai Opera and Welsh National Opera, will be performed through Dec. 19. “Al Wasl” was commissioned for Expo 2020 Dubai and will be conducted by Justin Brown and directed {…}
The Dubai Opera has launched its own mobile app in partnership with Apple Music, Apple Inc. The new mobile application will allow users to access a wide range of playlists that feature the best of the Dubai Opera’s program, including opera, ballet, classical music, pop, rock, and other genres. Moreover, users can book tickets for current and upcoming prooductions as {…}