The line-up includes Katherine Jenkins, Camille Thomas, Bjorn Again and many more… 

Dubai Opera turned three at the end of August 2019, and to celebrate, they’ve released a line-up of nine shows for the new season.

The newly announced shows will take place between December 2019 to April 2020, and the line-up ranges from Omar Kamal who will take you back to the jazz era, to timeless classical numbers by Bach performed by Camille Thomas to dancing on your feet to Abba hits by Bjorn Again.

Tickets go on sale Sunday, September 8, with ticket prices for each of the gigs still to be confirmed.

Here are the details of the upcoming shows: 

Omar Kamal

When: Sunday, December 15, 2019

We’ll be honest with you, when we checked out Omar Kamal on YouTube we weren’t expecting to be blown away by his captivating jazz voice. However that’s exactly what the dashing Palestinian singer/composer from the city of Nablus managed to do. Due to his rich multi-cultural influence, the singer has gained a rich taste in music ranging from Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson as well as Arab idols like Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Fairouz. Expect to be transported back to the 1920s during the Jazz Age when Omar Kamal hits the stage this December.

Broken Wings

When: Friday and Saturday, 17 and 18 January, 2020
Broken Wings is a tragic love story written by Khalil Gibran and first published in Arabic in 1912. It is based on the love story of a couple who unfortunately can’t be together, because the young Selma Karamy is already betrothed to someone else. Trying to meet in secret unfortunately lands young Selma under house arrest – breaking both their hopes and hearts. The moving musical adaptation coming to Dubai Opera in January 2020 will highlight key issues faced at the time.

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Ludovico Einaudi 

When: Monday, 3 February 2020

Composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi returns to the Dubai Opera in February 2020 after two sold out performances here back in 2018. The Bafta nominated composer is one of the best-loved composers of his generation, known for his rich and exuberant style of music, incorporating a fusion of genres including pop, rock and folk. He has performed at some of most prestigious concert halls across the world, from the US and Russia, to India, China and Australia and returns to captivate the Dubai audience at the Dubai Opera in February 2020 

Camille Thomas

When: Thursday, February 6, 2020

Love classical music? You’ll want to check out Camille Thomas, who is set to perform Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1, 2, 3 and 5 at Dubai Opera in February 2020. The Franco-Belgian cellist was nominated as Newcomer of the Year by the French-Grammys ‘ Les Victoires de la Musique’ in 2014 and was also signed as an exclusive artist with Deutsche Grammophon international, becoming the first cellist signed in 40 Years to be signed by the prestigious yellow label.

Bjorn Again

When: Friday, February 7, 2020

Mama Mia! Bjorn Again is back to the UAE, this time taking to the stage at the Dubai Opera in February 2020. Known as the world’s most popular ABBA Tribute Show, Bjorn Again will perform all the biggest and best timeless ABBA hits guaranteed to have you on your feet dancing the night away.

Katherine Jenkins

When: Saturday, February 22, 2020

In Dubai for one magical night, Britain’s best-selling classical artist of the last 25 years, Katherine Jenkins OBE, will grace the Dubai Opera stage in February 2020. The cherished British singer was officially crowned The No.1 selling ‘Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years’ by Classic FM, and we don’t doubt it. Jenkins has duetted with names such as Placido Domingo, Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Bryn Terfel, Rolando Villazon, and Il Divo, amongst others.

La Traviata

When: Thursday, March 19, 2020 to Saturday, March 21, 2020

Better bring the tissues to this one, because there won’t be a dry eye in the house when La Traviata heads to Dubai Opera in March 2020. Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata is one of the cornerstones of the operatic repertory and remains a favourite for singers and listeners alike. It features a score filled with incredible melodies, and some of the most difficult arias in the soprano repertoire. Sound familiar? La Traviata is also, most famously, the opera that Richard Gere takes Julia Roberts to see in Pretty Woman.

Dial M for Murder

When: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 to Saturday, April 11 April 2020

TV and stage favourite, Tom Chambers stars as the charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice in this brand-new production of the blueprint for the modern thriller, Dial M for Murder. Tony is a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot, but discovers she has been unfaithful. His mind turns to revenge and the pursuit of the ‘perfect crime’, but slowly becomes more tangled in the web of his own making. Dial M for Murder also features Christopher Harper (Coronation Street) and is guaranteed to entwine you with its spine-chilling twists and turns.

The Greatest Love of All

When: Thursday, April 16, 2020 to Saturday, April 18 April 2020

Whitney Houstan fans – if there’s one show you have to book, it’s this one. The Greatest Love of All is a critically acclaimed live concert honouring the talent, music and memory of Whitney Houston and features the breath-taking vocals of Belinda Davids. Expect two hours dedicated to one of the world’s most revered singers guaranteed to fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment with hits such as  I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, Greatest Love of All, I’m Every Woman, Queen of the Night, and more.

That’s quite the line-up!

Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, new season line-up December 2019 to April 2020, prices vary,  Tel: (04) 440 8888. dubaiopera.com

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