Gulf News

Enjoy classic Hollywood soundtrack­s in Dubai

Dubai Opera will host a special night of musical tributes by the NSO Symphony Orchestra

- By Bindu Rai Entertainm­ent Editor

If an orchestral set piece from Star Wars is your mobile ringtone, or perhaps The King’s Speech plays on every time you need a bit of motivation, then this night of music at the Dubai Opera is perfect for you.

The UAE-based NSO Symphony Orchestra is bringing an array of film scores to life in a Music Movie Gala concert that will be staged on February 20 at the Dubai Opera. Celebratin­g its 10th anniversar­y, conductor Andrew Berryman will entice film buffs with a celebratio­n of memorable big-screen soundtrack­s.

With a matinee and evening performanc­e, at 2pm and 8pm respective­ly, the Dubai Opera will be filled with the sounds of your favourite movies, including Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Pink Panther, Apollo 13, The King’s Speech, and many more.

Additional­ly, guests can look forward to a performanc­e from special guest artist, Emirati pianist and composer Hamad Altaee. The renowned local musician will perform of one of his pieces entitled Journey of Victory while also accompanie­d by NSO.

Mrs. Janet Hassouneh, Founder and Executive Director of NSO Symphony Orchestra, said in a statement: “NSO is celebratin­g its 10th anniversar­y of bringing wonderful classical and contempora­ry music works to audiences across the UAE, and what better way to showcase our musicians’ skills than performing at Dubai Opera.”

Tickets start at Dh195 and are available through the Dubai Opera website.

 ?? Photos supplied ??
Photos supplied

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United Arab Emirates