UAE National Symphony Orchestra Announces 2019/20 Season

The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) today announced its new season, with six exhilarating concerts scheduled across a variety of venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

The schedule soft launches on 20^th September as Guest Conductor Simon Hilberding brings La Dolce Vita to the capital’s Manarat Al Saadiyat Auditorium for a special matinee and gala concert with NSO Strings performing a cross-over concert of popular classical and contemporary favourites, including Mozart’s ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’, Bach’s ‘Air on a G String’, Fairouz’s famous ‘Aatini al Nay wa Ghanni’ and ‘Zoosters Breakout’ from the film Madagascar. 

Music Director Andrew Berryman returns to lead the NSO Symphony Orchestra for their ninth season with Hooray for Hollywood at Emirates Palace Auditorium on 4^th October.  Ideal for classical music aficionados, families and film fans alike, it promises to be a memorable evening with everyone’s favourite Oscar-winning Blockbuster film scores from the past and present. From the magic of Harry Potter to the captivating adventures of Superman, guests will be transported to the exciting world of Hollywood while listening to some of the greatest soundtracks ever written, including themes from Pirates of the Caribbean, The Piano, Star Wars, The King’s Speech and much more.

Other season highlights to look forward to in 2019/20 include:

• Sinatra’s Back in Town! for a swinging Valentine’s Gala Concert with the NSO Big Band and guests in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai
• Mostly Mozart, introducing Mozart’s most-thrilling orchestra music, plus a few surprises!
• NSO’s Red Dress Gala, a social event dinner-dance held back-to-back in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with special performances from the NSO Dance Band in support of Women’s Heart Disease Awareness
• Beloved children’s storybooks Babar the Elephant & Revolting Rhymes come to life in this NSO children’s special in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE

NSO Founder Janet Hassouneh comments: ‘An exciting season lies ahead for the NSO in 2019/20, with a lively programme showcasing our commitment to working with a diverse roster of guest artists whilst also supporting the wealth of local talent. Every performance will feature musical contributions from UAE-based artists, whether a composer, solo singer or musician and I can’t think of a better opening to the season than with a dynamic performance of the classic La Dolce Vita, which perfectly sets the tone for what is to come.”

The new programme follows the NSO’s most successful season to date, with 2018/19 offering an inspiring programme of events and concerts, including the memorable Tribute to Frank Sinatra and A Night at the Movies. On a classical note, the season saw the NSO Symphony Orchestra and Chorus accompanying famed tenor Andrea Bocelli in the Al Tanoora Winter Festival in Al Ula, KSA, and the NSO’s Russian Symphonic Classics featuring some of the world’s most famous Russian orchestral masterpieces. Other special events included hosting an exciting exhibition by multi-talented Emirati artists Eman Al Hashmi and Ahmed Al Hosani.

Committed to becoming the region’s leading orchestra, NSO is made up of more than 100 musicians of some 20 nationalities, who live in six of the seven emirates, and promotes music within the UAE for current and future generations of Emirati nationals, residents and visitors. It is a cultural ambassador for the UAE, in support of the government’s vision for 2030, by contributing to a knowledge-based economy, continuing strong and diverse international relationships, while maintaining the nation’s values, culture and heritage.

Tickets for La Dolce Vita and Hooray for Hollywood are currently on sale with 800tickets.com.

For more information visit www.nsouae.org