Abu Dhabi:The UAE National Orchestra has announced a four-city tour of its "Sing for the Nation" concert ahead of Eid Al Etihad, with performances scheduled in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
According to Emirates News Agency, the tour will begin at The Arts Centre at New York University Abu Dhabi on 7th November, followed by performances at Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain on 20th November and Fujairah Cultural Centre on 28th November, before concluding at Ras Al Khaimah Cultural Centre on 1st December.
The concerts aim to celebrate the UAE, its leadership, and its people through patriotic songs that have become part of the nation's cultural heritage since the Union. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State and Chairperson of the Board of the UAE National Orchestra, emphasized the unifying power of music in expressing love for the nation.
Sheikha Alia bint Khalid Al Qassimi, Managing Director of the UAE National Orchestra, highlighted that the tour builds on the success of the concert's first edition and involves orchestral and choral performances. She expressed pride in welcoming Emirati students to the stage, whose participation adds a new dimension to the program.
The program will feature patriotic songs alongside works by prominent Emirati poets and composers. As part of the Year of Family celebrations, students will participate in the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge's Nabati Poetry initiative, aiming to strengthen their connection to Emirati heritage.
Mohamed Alqadi, Chairman of ADEK, and Mariam Alhallami, ADEK's Private Education and Charter Schools Sector Executive Director, highlighted the educational collaboration, which allows students to perform alongside professional musicians, fostering a connection to Emirati cultural traditions.