In its 19th edition held under the theme Crafting the Emirates State of Mind: Creativity, Innovation & Joy, Abu Dhabi Festival hosted a distinguished panel of pioneering Emirati and Arab poets as part of the Portrait of a Nation II: Beyond Narratives exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat on 21 March. The panel celebrated World Poetry Day and the power of words, highlighting the role of poetry in our modern societies.
Culture & Society
Abu Dhabi Festival Announces EDEN World Tour by Accomplished Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato
As part of its 19th edition held under the theme ‘Crafting the Emirates State of Mind: Creation, Innovation & Joy’, Abu Dhabi Festival announces the “EDEN” World Tour by the accomplished mezzo-soprano and one of the biggest opera stars, Joyce DiDonato, between 2 March and 24 April 2022, during which she leads a series of performances across the US, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation Announces the Winners of its Design and Creativity Awards
Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) announced the winners of its 2020 awards in the fields of visual arts, literature and design. The list of Emirati winners included artist Aisha Khalfan Al Mehairi, writer Reem Al Menhali, visual artist Maitha Al Omaira, and artist Noura Al Serkal.
Symphony under the Stars: a dreamy music event in the ancient desert of AlUla
AlUla Moments presents Symphony under the Stars, a spine-tingling musical performance set under millions of twinkling stars in the majestic Arch Rock area of Madakheel. The nature reserve in the vast ancient AlUla desert is a focal point for nature and adventure lovers and photographers from all around the world. It is known for unique rock formations, multi-coloured canyons and volcanic stones.
Nasser Shamma to fill the air at AlUla’s Jabal Ikmah heritage site with 'Music in Ancient Eras'
AlUla Moments announced a special concert to close the events season in the ancient desert city. Music in Ancient Eras will take place on 24th March in the open-air library at Jabal Ikmah, a site considered to have the highest concentration and most diversity of petroglyphs and inscriptions in AlUla.
Abu Dhabi Festival Explores the Importance of Qoutayba Al Neami’s Polyphonic Maqam System
In line with its mission to empower Arab cultural and artistic achievement and preserve Arab musical heritage, Abu Dhabi Festival is hosting a discussion panel at Portrait of a Nation II: Beyond the Narratives at Manarat Al Saadiyat on March 9th.
Abu Dhabi Festival’s successful presentation of Arabic Music Days 2022 at the Pierre Boulez Saal
As part of its 19th edition held under the theme ‘Crafting the Emirates State of Mind: Creation, Innovation & Joy', the Abu Dhabi Festival presented Arabic Music Days 2022, held in Berlin’s iconic Frank Gehry-designed Pierre Boulez Saal concert hall between March 1-5, to highlight the rich and diverse aspect of Arab culture.