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          Opera

          A look at the timeless art form, featuring famed productions, renowned performers and emerging talent

          The National Symphony Orchestra’s conductor, Andrew Berryman, who says the season-opening concert in Abu Dhabi will appeal to all music lovers. Courtesy NSO

          The National Symphony Orchestra kick off new season with a night at the movies in Abu Dhabi

          On StageSeptember 28, 2016
          5 key performances to look forward to in 2016-17 Abu Dhabi Classics

          5 key performances to look forward to in 2016-17 Abu Dhabi Classics

          September 26, 2016
          Symphony in situ at Dubai Opera. Courtesy Lasvit

          Libor Sostak on designing Dubai Opera chandelier: ‘The whole process took nearly two years’

          September 22, 2016
          James Morrison will perform at Dubai Opera on October 7. Courtesy Dubai Opera

          James Morrison coming to Dubai Opera

          September 08, 2016
          Plácido Domingo takes to the stage at the first night of the Dubai Opera. Courtesy of Dubai Opera

          I was bedazzled by a night at the Dubai Opera

          OpinionSeptember 08, 2016
          Plácido Domingo raises the curtain at Dubai Opera in thrilling fashion. Courtesy: Dubai Opera

          Review: Placido Domingo thrills the crowd with opening performance at Dubai Opera

          September 01, 2016
          Opera star Placido Domingo will perform at the opening night of the new Dubai Opera. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Exclusive: Plácido Domingo on building his career, the importance of opera, and fellow tenor José Carreras

          August 31, 2016
          The dress rehearsal of The Barber of Seville at the newly opened Dubai Opera in Downtown Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

          Dubai Opera: audiences won’t be disappointed by Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville

          August 31, 2016
          Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, was given a tour of Dubai Opera as the orchestra rehearsed, to ensure all was in readiness for Wednesday night’s opening performance starring the world-renowned tenor, Placido Domingo. Wam

          A grand opening at Dubai Opera

          UAEAugust 31, 2016
          Artist’s impressions of Dubai Opera. The venue opens on Wednesday, August 31. Courtesy Emaar

          What impact will the Dubai Opera have on the future of arts and culture in the UAE?

          August 27, 2016
          A computer generated image made available by the Dubai Opera House shows the new Opera House in downtown Dubai. Dubai opens its opera house on August 31, 2016. AFP

          Finishing touches put on Dubai opera house as opening night nears

          Travel and TourismAugust 12, 2016
          Land of Gold by Anoushka Shankar. Courtesy Deutsche Grammophon

          Album review: Anoushka Shankar re-embraces electronics and cross-genre collaborations in Land of Gold

          July 25, 2016
          The Royal Opera House Muscat on Oman. Silvia Razgova / The National.

          Royal Opera House Muscat rings in new season with an impressive programme

          July 10, 2016
          Iwona Socha. Courtesy Iwona Socha

          Q&A: Polish soprano Iwona Socha talks ahead of free Europe Day concerts in Abu Dhabi

          May 08, 2016
          Performances can often teeter between disaster and triumph. Cindy Ord / Getty Images

          On stage, triumph and disaster are unhappy twins

          OpinionApril 12, 2016
          Natalie Dessay and Laurent Naouri perform at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Satish Kumar / The National

          Review: Natalie Dessay and Laurent Naouri’s Emirates Palace show a perfect blend of poetry and emotions

          April 11, 2016
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