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ABU DHABI YOUTH ORCHESTRA - CONCERT TOUR IN CHINA
October 2025 - Marking its fourth year of activity , the Youth Orchestra of Abu Dhabi embarked on a successful tournée in China with two concerts in the Theater of Zhenjiang on October 15 and in the Golden Sail in Beijing on October 18.
The talented students of the Youth Orchestra presented a challenging repertoire featuring the Egmont O
October 2025 - Marking its fourth year of activity , the Youth Orchestra of Abu Dhabi embarked on a successful tournée in China with two concerts in the Theater of Zhenjiang on October 15 and in the Golden Sail in Beijing on October 18.
The talented students of the Youth Orchestra presented a challenging repertoire featuring the Egmont Ouverture by Beethoven and West Side Story by Bernstein and the traditional UAE piece ‘Dar Zayed’ (soloist Emirati piano student Rashed Al Marzooqi), which summed up their artistic achievement, obtained through consistent rehearsals and practice with the teachers.
In Zhenjiang the students from Abu Dhabi had the chance to perform alongside the Zhenjiang Student Orchestra while in Beijing they shared the stage with the China Philarmonic Youth Orchestra during a memorable performance of the Chinese piece, the Dance of Yao People.
Both concert registered a sold out and standing ovation of the public and the participation of the Consulate and the Embassy of UAE in Shangai and Beijing and other members of the Chinese Government added prestige and recognition to the events.
Aside from the concert and rehearsals the week in China have been a memorable experience for the students also thanks to the visit to museums, a boat trip in the charming Zhenjiang and the visit of the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall in Beijing, and a lot of delicious food!