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Abu Dhabi Festival proudly presented an extraordinary cultural event as The New York Arabic Orchestra (NYAO) and the renowned musician and composer Layth Sidiq made their debut in Washington, DC. This remarkable performance, presented in collaboration with the Middle East Institute (MEI) and The Barns at Wolf Trap, was a captivating exploration of the world of Arabic music and culture.
Under the honorary patronage of H.H Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and honorary patron of the Abu Dhabi Festival, the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) hosted the second panel discussion as part of the ‘Art @ Embassies’ initiative. This event was part of the 20th edition of the Abu Dhabi Festival, held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
Tickets are now available to enjoy the enchanting melodies of Al-Andalus and the rich heritage of Ancient Hesperia, which come together in a mesmerising musical journey, conducted by the world-renowned maestro, Jordi Savall. This extraordinary event is co-presented by both the Abu Dhabi Festival and NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD).
The Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) commemorates the winner of its 2023 Design Fun award, Badria Ali Saif Salem. Her winning design, “Al iqd Al Bahir (The Brilliant Necklace) “, is an intricate and highly creative piece. Inspired by the UAE, the stunning necklace features brushed gold, malachite, pearls, lapis lazuli and pave diamonds.
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) continued its commitment to incorporating the power of music and the arts into the healing process with its annual Music in Hospitals, initiative aimed at advancing the therapeutic power of music in healthcare settings.
Abu Dhabi Festival is proud to announce the opening night of its coproduction of the famous opera by influential 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner, ‘Der Fliegende Holländer’ (The Flying Dutchman) on May 30, 2023 at the world-famous Metropolitan Opera in New York.
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) is pleased to unveil the cultural programme of its Riwaq Al Adab Wal Kitab initiative at the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. Taking place from 22 to 28 May 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), this year’s programme titled ‘Poems Do Not Die’ pays homage to the esteemed Emirati poet Habib Al Sayegh through the launch of 14 literary publications, engaging panel discussions, an educational workshop, and exclusive book signings featuring over 30 prominent writers and intellectuals from the UAE and the Arab world.
