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27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
This month-long classical music festival returns to Dubai in April
A celebration of outstanding classical music… Classical music fans, take note. InClassica International Music Festival 2025 returns to Dubai next month, taking place from April 6 to 21, taking place at Dubai Opera. The two-week festival will bring together an incredible lineup of world-renowned perfumers who have classical music running through their veins. As with previous editions, expect a packed line-up of astonishing young talent and the world's most established and famous musicians. The music festival opens with a performance by Roman Kim – the winner of International Violin Competition, Valsesia Musica . Kim shot to fame in 2012 when he astonished music lovers across the world with his ability to play all four parts of Bach's Air on a single violin. (Seriously, you have to watch this video on YouTube). On the night, he won't be alone, as he will join forces with Franz Schubert Filharmonia and American conductor, Sergey Smbatyan. For music fans who prefer hearing the tickling of ivories, Mikhail Pletnev who is regarded among the finest living pianists, will be performing on multiple night during the music festival. The first will be on April 9, where he will be joining the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. On April 12, he will join Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich (pictured above), conducting the Franz Schubert Filharmonia. Lozakovich was chosen to play at the reopening of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris – an event culture fans across the whole world had their eyes on, so there's zero doubt about his musical greatness. Above: On April 19, Pletnev will perform for a third time, presenting a solo recital delighting audiences with a selection of works that spans the best of the classical music world. But this won't be the last time you hear from him, as he will once again join Lozakovich on stage on the grand finale on April 21 to close the music festival. It's a night music lovers won't forget, as it will be filled with melodious tunes from two of the biggest names in the contemporary music world. *All the upcoming performances in Dubai in 2025 you need to know* Other award-winning performers include acclaimed Italian violinist Giuseppe Gibboni and the renowned Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, marking their first appearance at the music festival on April 7. On April 8, expect classical favourites performed by Franz Schubert Filharmonia alongside the distinguished French cellist Edgar Moreau, led by Spanish conductor Tomàs Grau. We will also be graced by the music of one of the foremost violinists of our time, Gil Shaham on April 14, and on April 17, the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will perform under Andrea Battistoni presenting a symphonic concert. Tickets are already on sale on and prices to see any of the shows start from Dhs199. Tickets for the shows are nearly selling out, so book the ones you want to see quick. InClassica International Music Festival, Dubai Opera, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai, April 6 to 21, from Dhs199. Tel: (0)4 440 8888. @dubaiopera Images: Getty Images > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Khaleej Times
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai awaits the invented prismatic glasses that grant superpower
One of the most exceptional yet controversial violinists of today, Roman Kim is a Kazakhstani-German virtuoso celebrated for his passionate artistry and quirky prismatic glasses that cover half of his face. Based in Cologne, he is known for arranging and composing dynamic violin music, which showcases his outstanding virtuosity and technical proficiency. His signature glasses, the prioscope, which he believes enhance his focus and concentration, have become an important part of his identity, both on and off the stage, and are becoming nearly as iconic as the music he presents. As he gets ready for his eagerly anticipated performance at the prestigious InClassica International Music Festival 2025, Kim, recognised for his pioneering technical abilities and unique style, is all set to make a mark on the global stage in April 2025. The maestro rose to international fame after winning the 2012 International Violin Competition "Valsesia Musica," garnering international prominence with his memorable performance of Bach's Air and exhibiting his groundbreaking ability to play all four parts of the score on one violin. Renowned for his masterful artistry, he has performed in esteemed venues all around the globe, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Cologne Philharmonic, Laeiszhalle Hamburg, the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, the Romanian Athenaeum, and the Taipei National Concert Hall, echoing these halls with his romantic, tonal and melodious compositions reminiscent of great composers from the 19th century. A true innovator, he continuously develops experimental techniques to fulfil his creative impulses. He created a new type of string used by several esteemed violinists and, of course, experiments with prismatic glasses, which he invented himself in 2014. Since then, scientists in South Korea and Germany have studied this device, suggesting that it promotes cerebral activity, sharpens the senses, and enhances self-control, thereby proving the maestro's view about its magical effectiveness. This year, Dubai audiences will have the chance to witness the genius of Roman Kim (and his glasses) live on April 6 as he opens the 14th edition of the InClassica International Music Festival 2025. Taking place in the stunning Dubai Opera, the event is anticipated to be one of the highlights of the monumental affair, bringing together a stellar lineup of musicians from around the world to celebrate classical music. Under the baton of Armenian conductor Sergey Smbatyan, Kim will join forces with the distinguished Franz Schubert Filharmonia (Spain) to deliver a dazzling opening concert filled with technical brilliance and virtuosic innovation. The evening will open with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Overture to The Magic Flute, KV 620 and move on to Composer-in-Residence Alexey Shor's Violin Concerto No. 2 ''Phantasms'', a piece emphasising traditional themes and flowing rhythms. The concert will conclude with one of Ludwig van Beethoven's most celebrated works, Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55. As excitement builds for InClassica 2025, the festival is poised to make a lasting impression in the realm of classical music. With acclaimed musicians like Roman Kim and an array of distinguished soloists, conductors, and orchestras from all over the world accompanying him in the UAE, audiences can expect to experience yet another memorable celebration of the best in classical music in the vibrant cultural setting of Dubai.
