Royal Opera House Muscat wins International BRAVO Music Awards
MOSCOW: The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) has won the prestigious International BRAVO Music Award in the 'Best Opera House for Performance and Music' category.
Hamoud bin Salim al Tuwayah, Oman's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, received the award on behalf of the Royal Opera House. He stated that this achievement reflects the high standards attained by the opera house in arts and culture, marking a culmination of its relentless efforts to promote global arts.
He added that winning this distinguished award is a testament to Oman's excellence and creativity in cultural and artistic fields, as well as the fruitful and ongoing cooperation between Oman and Russia in various cultural domains. The ambassador affirmed that this accomplishment will further strengthen bilateral relations, particularly in culture and the arts, opening broader prospects for future collaboration.
The BRAVO International Music Awards are among the world's most prestigious artistic honors, recognising institutions that enrich the global cultural scene with excellence and innovation, alongside honoring artists. The awards ceremony is held annually in Moscow at renowned venues such as the Bolshoi Theatre. — ONA
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