There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks a historic moment as the UAE National Orchestra takes the stage for the first time in its inaugural season. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices unite in a concert celebrating pride, heritage and unity. The programme features “The Beginning” an Emirati Symphony, a world premiere composed by Nadim Tarabay, blending traditional motifs with symphonic form. More than a concert, it is a declaration of creative confidence. A moment of history, shaped in sound.

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

Programme Highlights:

First Part  

Rababa, Taqsim

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

Ercan Saatçi (Composer)
Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra

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

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

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

Second Part

Nadim Tarabay (Composer)
The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir

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

There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks a historic moment as the UAE National Orchestra takes the stage for the first time in its inaugural season. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices unite in a concert celebrating pride, heritage and unity. The programme features “The Beginning” an Emirati Symphony, a world premiere composed by Nadim Tarabay, blending traditional motifs with symphonic form. More than a concert, it is a declaration of creative confidence. A moment of history, shaped in sound.

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

Programme Highlights:

First Part  

Rababa, Taqsim

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

Ercan Saatçi (Composer)
Alisamadim for Qanun and Orchestra

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

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

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

Second Part

Nadim Tarabay (Composer)
The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir

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

There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks a historic moment as the UAE National Orchestra takes the stage for the first time in its inaugural season. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices unite in a concert celebrating pride, heritage and unity. The programme features “The Beginning” an Emirati Symphony, a world premiere composed by Nadim Tarabay, blending traditional motifs with symphonic form. More than a concert, it is a declaration of creative confidence. A moment of history, shaped in sound.

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

Programme Highlights:

First Part  

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

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

Naseer Shamma (Composer)
Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun
Soloist: Abdulaziz Almadani – Oud
Soloist: Omar Al Hadhrami – Qanun
Music Arranger: Abdel Aziz Shabakouh

Second Part

Nadim Tarabay (Composer)
The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir

Performed by:
UAE National Orchestra and Choir
Conductor:
Amine Kouider

There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks a historic moment as the UAE National Orchestra takes the stage for the first time in its inaugural season. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices unite in a concert celebrating pride, heritage and unity. The programme features “The Beginning” an Emirati Symphony, a world premiere composed by Nadim Tarabay, blending traditional motifs with symphonic form. More than a concert, it is a declaration of creative confidence. A moment of history, shaped in sound.

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

Programme Highlights:

First Part

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

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

Naseer Shamma (Composer)
Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun
Soloist: Bechir Gharbi – Oud
Soloist: Omar Alazzawi – Qanun
Music Arranger: Abdel Aziz Shabakouh

Second Part

Nadim Tarabay (Composer)
The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir

Performed by:
UAE National Orchestra and Choir
Conductor:
Amine Kouider

There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks a historic moment as the UAE National Orchestra takes the stage for the first time in its inaugural season. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices unite in a concert celebrating pride, heritage and unity. The programme features “The Beginning” an Emirati Symphony, a world premiere composed by Nadim Tarabay, blending traditional motifs with symphonic form. More than a concert, it is a declaration of creative confidence. A moment of history, shaped in sound.

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

Programme Highlights:

First Part  

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

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

Naseer Shamma (Composer)
Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun
Soloist: Abdulaziz Almadani – Oud
Soloist: Omar Al Hadhrami – Qanun
Music Arranger: Abdel Aziz Shabakouh

Second Part

Nadim Tarabay (Composer)
The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir

Performed by:
UAE National Orchestra and Choir
Conductor:
Amine Kouider

There will never be another night like this. The Beginning marks a historic moment as the UAE National Orchestra takes the stage for the first time in its inaugural season. Seventy musicians and thirty choral voices unite in a concert celebrating pride, heritage and unity. The programme features “The Beginning” an Emirati Symphony, a world premiere composed by Nadim Tarabay, blending traditional motifs with symphonic form. More than a concert, it is a declaration of creative confidence. A moment of history, shaped in sound.

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

Programme Highlights:

First Part

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

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

Naseer Shamma (Composer)
Journey of Souls for Oud and Qanun
Soloist: Mohamed Abozekry – Oud
Soloist: Diaaelden Hassan – Qanun
Music Arranger: Abdel Aziz Shabakouh

Second Part

Nadim Tarabay
The Beginning, an Emirati Symphony for Orchestra and Choir

Performed by:
UAE National Orchestra and Choir
Conductor:
Amine Kouider