Placido Domingo takes to the stage at the first night of the Dubai Opera. (PRNewsFoto/Dubai Opera)
The eyes of the world were on Dubai this evening as Dubai Opera held its first performance. Offering a first glimpse at one of the most anticipated venues to open in
the UAE’s history, a lucky few were able to witness a breathtaking performance by world-class tenor Placido Domingo.
With tickets for the first show at Dubai Opera selling out in just three hours when they went on sale in April this year, guests were welcomed from 6pm with canapes and
beverages before taking their seats for the performance of a lifetime.
Jasper Hope, Chief Executive of Dubai Opera said: “Tonight was a musical moment in history. Dubai Opera looked stunningly beautiful tonight and those fortunate enough to be inside can confirm it sounded spectacular with a wonderful performance by the legendary Placido Domingo. We are very much looking forward to welcoming many more people to the venue over the next few days, weeks and months and firmly intend for Dubai Opera to make a major and lasting contribution for the future.”
Set to host an incredible range of world-class talent already, Dubai Opera can seat up to 2,000 people for opera, theatre, concerts, art exhibitions, orchestra, film, sports
events and seasonal programmes and is the centrepiece of The Opera District.
The programme of events will allow visitors to experience world class performances in the most spectacular venue in the Middle East. The Dubai Opera programme is available to view online and tickets to The Pearl Fishers, The Barber of Seville, Opera Without Words, Coppelia, Giselle, Postcards from Vienna, Mozart Gala, Impossible, Jose Carreras, Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Sara Baras, Anoushka Shankar, Bejart Ballet Lausanne, The Nutcracker on Ice and Slava’s Snowshow can be purchased online at http://www.dubaiopera.com.
About Dubai Opera:
Dubai Opera is a truly unique venue and the city’s first purpose built multi-format performing arts theatre, situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai. With an iconic dhow
shaped design rooted in Emirati heritage, Dubai Opera offers the ultimate flexibility of a proscenium arch theatre, an acoustic concert hall and a 2000m2 flat floor event space, and is the definitive destination for quality entertainment productions and performances. Dubai Opera’s stage will host an incredible array of world-class talent, with opera, ballet and classical music concerts and productions at the core, Dubai Opera will also stage musical theatre, fashion shows, jazz, comedy, family shows and a full range of live entertainment.