Past Concerts

UAEPO & Dubai Chamber Choir's Mozart Requiem performance as resounding success !

The UAE Philharmonic and the Dubai Chamber Choir enjoyed a tremendous support from the audiences at both the American University in Dubai and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on May 29th 30th 2009 for their performance of Mozart's famous last work "The Requiem".

Abu Dhabi TV filmed the whole concert at the Emirates Palace.

This was the first time in the UAE that a collaboration of two entirely locally based ensembles led to such a successful performance.

Please see below some impressions of the concert at AUD in Dubai. More will follow later.

Recordings and videos will also be made available here - so visit this site regularly.

UAE Philharmonic Orchestra "Symphony Series 1" a huge success.

The first 2 "Symphony Series" performances of the UAEPO were a real success for the orchestra and a confirmation that the UAEPO has become a firmly established cultural entity within the UAE.

Orchestra, soloist Maria Glueck and conductor Philipp Maier received standing ovations after both concerts (Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi and The American University in Dubai) and many congratulations from the audience members.

The program featured renowned German opera soprano Maria Glueck performing arias from Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” as well as Bizet’s opera “Carmen”. Further program items included Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien” and “Ouverture Solenelle 1812” as well as Borodin’s “On the steppes of Central Asia” and the prelude to Bizet’s opera “Carmen”. To listen to recordings of these concerts please click here.

The first UAEPO "Symphony Series 2008" was supported by:

Pictures of the first UAEPO "Symphony Series" - November 14th, Emirates Palace - Abu Dhabi

May 1st 2008 (private event)

Al Zaohara launch event for Solidere International (private function). For more info please also see the UAEPO videos page.

May 5th 2008 (private event - invitations only)

Opening launch of the new Westin Dubai. This performance will feature international guest artist Duncan Royce with the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra and other guest singers. The UAEPO's performance includes many favourites as well as George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue".

May 7th 2008 (private event)

Launch event of the new Toshiba laptop range (private function), featuring Dubai based singers together with the UAE Philharmonic.

The UAE Philharmonic Orchestra at the Gate - DIFC, Dubai Wednesday 26th march 2008 - 7.30 pm

After a successful performance at this year's Al Ain Classical Music Festival on March 10th the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing yet another big concert with a a mix of orchestral pieces including classical, Arabic and popular music themes.

The concert will take place at the spectacular Gate - DIFC - in Dubai as the gala closing event of the "Season of Arts" program organized by DIFC on Wednesday March 26th 2008 at The Gate - Dubai - 7.30 pm and is free to the public.

It promises to be an exhilarating experience for all music lovers in the UAE.

The UAE Philharmonic Orchestra will perform works by Oman-based composer Darrol Barry and a piece by Egyptian composer Omar Kheirat, which represent orchestral music that is unique to the UAE Philharmonic and contain a strong Arabic influence. In addition, the UAEPO will be performing two movements of Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 8 and the Adagio of Spartacus & Phrygia by Aram Catchaturian. The concert will end with the all-time favorite "Themes from 007 Movies".

The performance of the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra will once again reflect the diverse culture of the UAE and will represent another step towards the growth of arts and culture within the UAE.

UAE Philharmonic Orchestra to Perform at 8th Al Ain Classical Music Festival

Concert to include two world premieres

Dubai, 1st March 2008 – UAE Philharmonic Orchestra (formerly known as Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra) under Artistic Director and Conductor Philipp Maier has announced its participation in the 8th Al Ain Classical Music Festival. Appearing alongside world famous visiting artists and orchestras such as Dresdner Staatskapelle (Germany), Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra (Poland) and Milan La Scala Orchestra (Italy), the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra will present compositions by Antonin Dvorak and Richard Wagner in addition to the world premiere of two symphonic works by British composer Darrol Barry.

The central work of the evening will be Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8, which stands as a preamble to his famous Symphony No. 9 ‘The New World’. UAE Philharmonic Orchestra will also perform Wagner’s prelude to the opera ‘Tannhaeuser’, which coincides with the first ever all–Wagner program performed by Dresdner Staatskapelle under Fabio Luisi two days earlier in Abu Dhabi.

Marked ‘a Festival highlight’ by the organizers the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra will also for the first time ever perform the ‘Arabian Sands Overture’ and ‘5 Arabesques’ by Darrol Barry, Composer and Arranger in residence to the Royal Guard of Oman. “Both works will entice music lovers with their colorful, big orchestration and powerful melodic and harmonic textures”, said Philipp Maier. The two pieces will also give the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra a chance to showcase its brand new set of Timpani.

The UAE Philharmonic’s participation in the 8th Al Ain Classic Music Festival 2008 represents a major step ahead for the only UAE-based philharmonic orchestra in terms of Government recognition.

“We understand the strong interest of Abu Dhabi Concert Committee, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority and Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage to support UAE events and to promote the talents of the UAE nationals and residents”, said Philipp Maier. “We are delighted to be able to participate in this wonderful Festival and be able to contribute at national level to arts & cultural development in the UAE. Being invited to perform is an important milestone in establishing the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra as the first national Philharmonic Orchestra in the UAE,” Maier added.

The 8th Al Ain Classical Music Festival runs for 11 days from March 6-16. The UAE Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance will take place on March 10th – 8 pm - at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain.

DPO performances of "Jazz meets Mozart" a resounding success !

The two performances in the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and DUCTAC in Dubai were a resounding success for the UAEPO and it's guest artists, the Australian Jazz Quartet (Jamie Oehlers, Sam Anning, Tom O'Holloran and Mike Pigneguy), vocalist Cedric Vandenschrik and solo oboist Margrit Anne Deppe.

Both performances were booked out and the audiences enjoyed the unique and special program featuring some of Mozart's most popular works in a completely new context.

SAE Dubai is in the process of producing a full DVD of both concerts plus a documentary about all the preparation which went into this project.

Once more the DPO has shown to the UAE public that an orchestra can break new grounds in terms of musical entertainment.

With out the generous support of the following sponsors and supporters this project would not have been possible.

DPO performs for DAMAC Properties' prestigious "Signature Series" launch at Dubai Media City, April 22nd 2007

On April 22nd the DPO performed a very successful concert for DAMAC Properties launching their new prestigious "Signatures Series" project.

The many invited VIP guests experienced a stunning setting and ambience in the Dubai Media City arena. The Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra and guest singers Aurore Belkin, Cara - Jane Roberts and Cedric Vandenschrik along with concert master Elena Cherny and conductor / pianist Philipp Maier received many plaudits from the company's CEO as well as special guest Ivana Trump who has been brought in especially for this event. Mrs. Trump enjoyed chatting to the soloists and conductor Philipp Maier after the concert.

The DPO's program for this event consisted of many famous classical works like Wagner's Prelude to the opera "Die Meistersinger", Mendelssohn's Violin concerto in e-minor (Soloist Elena Cherny), Griegs Piano concerto in a-minor (Philipp Maier), Puccini's "O mio babbino caro" (Aurore Belkin) and popular pieces like Evergreen (Cara Jane Roberts), Volare (Cedric Vandenschrik) and the showstopper Bracelona (Cedric and Aurore).

One of the many highlights of the evening was a special arrangement of Handel's Royal Fireworks Music played by the DPO to a spectacular fireworks display over the lake at Dubai Media City.

It was a memorable evening for all - guests and orchestra alike.

Below are some pictures...

On April 7th 2007 the DPO performed on board of one of the most luxurious cruise liners in the world.

The Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra was the first orchestra from within the UAE to perform on board of one of the world's most luxurious and spacious cruise liners - the MS Europa !

On April the 7th the entire orchestra boarded the ship - then berthed in Dubai's harbor for 2 days - to perform a concert in the Europa Lounge on board.

The program featured singers Cara-Jane Roberts, Melanie Roberts, French opera soprano Aurore Belkin and Cedric Vandenschrik, visiting the DPO and Dubai once more after his successful performances with the orchestra in March 2007 at Dubai Festival City.

The repertoire included a performance of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in e-minor by the orchestra's concert master Elena Cherny and Grieg's Piano concerto in a-minor by Philipp Maier, conducting and playing.

Passengers of the MS Europa received the DPO with big applause and after one encore the orchestra had to hurry to disembark the cruise liner as it was about to leave Dubai's Port Rashid.

Below are some pictures of yet another successful DPO performance.

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Program Order:

(all arrangements by Philipp Maier)

G. F. Haendel:

Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba

Come what may (from Moulin Rouge)

Take my breath away

Mascagni:

Intermezzo from "Cavalleria Rusticana"

G. Gershwin:

I’ve got rhythm

S. Sondheim:

Not while I’m around

E. John:

Don’t let the sun go down

A. J. Lerner:

My Fair Lady Selection

Interval

F. Mendelssohn

Hebrides - Ouverture

Tell Him

Shadow of your smile

My heart will go on

J. Sibelius

Romance (Orchestration by Ph. Maier)

R. Williams:

I will talk and Hollywood will listen

J. Miles:

Music

M. Moran

Barcelona

Encore:

Themes from 007 Movies

International guest star Duncan Royce from South Africa will join the DPO, singers Cara - Jane Roberts, Melanie Roberts and conductor Philipp Maier for an exciting valentines day concert on February the 14th at the beautiful Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Hotel next to the Dubai Marina - this event surely promises to become the most romantic and sought after Valentines evening out in Dubai this year.

Duncan has enjoyed a prolific career both as a soloist and director. He has performed with orchestras and ensembles all over the world and toured most recently with the show "Rock Legends"in the USA, Hawai, the UK and South Africa.

For more info please visit Duncan's website.

Duncan and DPO conductor Philipp Maier have worked together on many occasions over the past years performing together and thrilling audiences with songs like Freddie Mercury's "Take my breath away"and many others.

The DPO's Valentines Concert will include a huge range of music with popular songs by Celine Dion, Barabara Streisand, Freddie Mercury, Geroge Gershwin, Elton John and Robbie Williams, but also romantic classical pieces such as Mascagnis's Internezzo from the opera Cavalleria Rusticana, Haendel's Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba and many others.

The performances of singers Cara - Jane Roberts and Melanie Roberts together with Duncan Royce promise to enthrall the audiences.

If you live in the UAE and would like to experience a real special Valentines evening, make sure you book your table now.