For the first time, one of the top three orchestras in France will be making its debut here in the capital for an evening inspired by the stories of a 1001 nights. The orchestra acts as both a symphony orchestra and the permanent orchestra of the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse.
At the start of the 2008-09 season Tugan Sokhiev became Musical Director of the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse; previously, for several years he has been Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Director of that orchestra. He has been named “Musical Personality of the Year” by the Union of Theatre Criticism, Music and Dance, for “his work as head of the Toulouse Capitol National Orchestra.” It has been said that the orchestra has risen to an even greater status under his direction.

Highlight of the evening will be the most famous piece ever inspired by a 1001 nights: Rimsky Korsakov’s majestic symphonic suite Shéhérazade.

Programme

Berlioz:                         Ouverture Carnaval Romain
Tchaikovsky:               Variations Roccoco
Rimsky-Korsakov:      Shéhérazade

Note: All timings are actual start timings. We recommend guests to come 30 min before the beginning of the concert to find their seats. Doors will close at the start time. No access will be granted after the doors have been shut.

WHEN :

May 02, 2017

08:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WHERE :

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

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