THE BEGINNING

There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks the first step into history as the UAE National Orchestra takes its place on stage for the very first time. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices come together in a concert that captures the spirit of pride, heritage and unity, marking the start of a new musical vision – born of Emirati heritage and shaped by the world.

The Beginning is more than a concert. It is a declaration of creative confidence and a reflection of the UAE’s belief that culture and music can unite us in pride and possibility.

A moment of history, shaped in sound. The journey begins here.

Programme

Part 1

Prince Igor – Polovtsian Dances (rearranged)
Alexander Borodin (Composer)
Music Arranger: Shakir Hassan

Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra
Ercan Saatçi (Composer)

Kaybolan Yıllar for Qanun and Orchestra
Sezen Aksu (Composer)
Soloist: Aytaç Doğan
Music Arranger: Abdel Aziz Shabakouh

Ishraq for Oud and Orchestra
Naseer Shamma (Composer)
Soloist: Naseer Shamma
Music Arranger: Qoutayba Neaimi

Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun
Naseer Shamma (Composer)
Soloist: Naseer Shamma – Oud
Soloist: Aytaç Doğan – Qanun
Music Arranger: Abdel Aziz Shabakouh

Part 2

The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony
Nadim Tarabay (Composer)

Performed by:
UAE National Orchestra and Choir
Guest Artists:
Nasser Shamma (Oud), Aytaç Doğan (Qanun)