The “Masterpieces of Saudi Orchestra” concert premiered Thursday at AlUla’s Maraya Concert Hall, offering a seamless journey that merged orchestral traditions with Saudi musical identity, according to Arab News.
Staged under the patronage of Saudi Culture Minister and Music Commission Chairman Prince Bader bin Abdullah, the concert seeks to highlight the Music Commission’s ambition to present Saudi musical talent with world-class artistry.
Maestro Hani Farhat led the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir in pieces that perfectly blended heritage and modern creativity.
The repertoire combined traditional influences with orchestral scoring, immersing audiences in heritage-inspired compositions alongside contemporary arrangements.
Organized by the Music Commission, the concert aims to celebrates the Kingdom’s national heritage while boosting contemporary artistic expression.
The program boasted a striking visual dimension through the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, which featured live traditions of Saudi folk arts.
Visitors also enjoyed live presentations of Samri, Dahha, Rafeihi, Yanbawi, Zair, and Khabeeti, seamlessly synchronized with the orchestra to offer a unified artistic performance.
To showcase the depth and diversity of Saudi cultural identity, the folk elements were orchestrated to boost the symphonic soundscape.
By merging music with movement, the performance showed how traditional forms can thrive within grand concert settings.
The performance continued the Saudi Orchestra’s local and global successes, reinforcing the Music Commission’s dedication to spotlighting Saudi identity in global stages.
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