The International Opera Festival is an annual music festival held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Organized by the Music Commission under the Ministry of Culture, it provides a platform for diverse opera performances by global artists to celebrate the art of opera, attract opera lovers, and encourage cultural exchange with countries worldwide.[1][2]
| The International Opera Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Opera |
| Dates | 2022–present |
| Location(s) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
First edition
editThe first edition took place over three nights in June 2022 at the Abu Baker Salem Stage at Boulevard City in Riyadh, with participating singers and artists including Sawsan Albahiti and Khayran Alzahrani. The festival also featured a special exhibition on classical art, showcasing items such as costumes and props, as well as information about the history of opera, its instruments, and other major opera houses around the world.[3]
Second edition
editThe second edition took place in November 2023, again over three nights, at the Red Theater, part of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh. This time, world-renowned opera singers performed alongside the World Philharmonic Orchestra. As part of the festival, there was an exhibition celebrating the Italian director Franco Zeffirelli.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Culture Ministry to Hold 'International Opera Festival' with Participation of International Musicians". spa.gov.sa (in Arabic). Retrieved 4 July 2024.[failed verification]
- ^ "Curtain set to rise on first-of-its-kind international opera event in Riyadh". Arab News. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Saudi singer brings curtain down on Kingdom's first International Opera Festival". Arab News. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ . Saudi Press Agency https://spa.gov.sa/en. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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