Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes including intermission

This ticket is sold subject to these Ticketing Terms and Conditions (the “T&C”). The T&C should be read carefully prior to purchase and purchase of Ticket(s) constitutes acceptance of the T&C.

• This ticket must be produced to gain entry into an event.

• Removing any part of, altering or defacing the ticket may invalidate it.

• This ticket must not, without the prior written consent of Dubai Opera, be resold or used for advertising, promotion or other commercial purposes, if not the ticket will be cancelled immediately.

• This ticket is only valid for the specific date, time and event shown.

• Dubai Opera does not offer refunds or exchanges as a result of a change in your personal circumstances. Dubai Opera at its sole discretion may only refund or exchange a ticket if an event is cancelled or rescheduled and you cannot attend the rescheduled event. This includes, but is not limited to, any circumstances related to Covid-19 which might prevent you from attending.

• Dubai Opera can only replace lost, stolen or damaged tickets if the authenticity of the ticket can be verified, including proof of purchase, subject to replacement fee.

• Dubai Opera reserves the right to add, withdraw, reschedule or substitute artists and/or vary advertised programmes, prices, seating arrangements and audience capacity without prior notice.

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• Entry to the event may be subject to age restrictions specified in Dubai Opera’s website www.dubaiopera.com or in publicity for the event, and no refund will be made on the grounds that the ticket holder was not aware of such age restrictions. Children below 16 years must be accompanied by an adult

• Dubai Opera reserves the right without refund or compensation to refuse admission/evict any person(s) whose conduct is disorderly or inappropriate or who poses a threat to security, or to the enjoyment of the event by others.

• The ticket holder agrees to submit to any search for any prohibited items including but not limited to weapons, controlled, dangerous and illegal substances and recording devices.

• Patrons arriving late to a performance will only be admitted into the venue at a suitable break. Latecomers may be seated in alternate seat locations to avoid disruption of the performance.

• The use of mobile phones, cameras are not allowed

• The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risk and danger incidental to the event whether occurring prior to, during or subsequent to the actual event, including any death, personal injury, loss, damage or liability.

• Food & Beverage purchased outside Dubai Opera are not permitted. Food and beverages are strictly prohibited inside the studio. This applies before the show, during the show and during the intermission. Exceptions may occur depending on the type of event.

Alexandra Derkaloustian, Violin

First Prize Winner 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Zigeunerweisen 'Gypsy Airs', Op. 20

Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908)

Renée Youssef, Violin

Second Prize Winner 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Méditation from Thäis

Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Oscar Lucero Beschi, Violin

Third Prize Winner 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Praeludium and Allegro

Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)

Reema Baroom, Violin

Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Violin Concerto No 3 in G Major KV -216 I. Allegro

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Rosie Hutchings, Alto Saxophone

Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Concerto for Alto Saxophone & Orchestra

Ronald Binge (1910-1979)

With Magdalena Wajdzik, Piano Accompanist

National Youth Orchestra Brass Ensemble

Alexander Ghandour, Trombone

Julian Singh, Trombone

Jesse de Ronde-Ya, Tuba

Soldiers Poem

Arranged by Alexander El Ghandour

Summertime

George Gershwin (1898-1937)

Arranged by Alexander El Ghandour

National Youth Orchestra Woodwind Quartet

Lucas Mellor, Flute

Alexandra Teasel, Clarinet

Shreya Kopuri, Oboe

Diya Ranganathan, Bassoon

Water Music, Suite no 3, HWV350

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Arranged by Ray Thompson

The National Youth Orchestra Concert Band

Ms Jackie Hayter, Conductor

Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen

Arranged by Paul Murtha

Shape of the Water

Alexandre Desplat (b. 1961)

Arranged by Robert Longfield

INTERVAL

The National Youth Orchestra Strings Camerata and Prize-Winning Soloists

Mr. Jonathan Winter Barrett, Conductor

Ms Eva Gräsbeck, Head of Strings

The Four Seasons

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Selected movements

Sian Willgoss, Violin

Most Promising Young Musician 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Spring from the Four Seasons - III. Presto

Eason Wu, Violin

Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Summer from the Four Seasons - III. Presto

Chloi Niamonitaki, Violin

Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Autumn from the Four Seasons - I. Allegro

Jiayi Zhang, Violin

Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Autumn from the Four Seasons - III. Allegro

Sofia Faghihy, Violin

Finalist 2024 NYO Concerto Competition

Winter from the Four Seasons - I. Allegro Non Molto

Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.

6+ years would require a ticket to enter the event.

Below 6+ years are not permitted for the event.