Abu Dhabi Festival in its 19th edition, held under the theme ‘Crafting the Emirates State of Mind: Creation, Innovation and Joy’, and in partnership with Embassy of Italy to the UAE, presented last night a mesmerising ballet gala by the superstar Roberto Bolle. The show titled Roberto Bolleand Friends was a UAE premiere and saw an impressive turnout of audience at the Emirates Palace Auditorium.
The show featured Bolle and 8 world-famous étoilesto dance and 9 ballet dances including: Two, The Talisman, Kazimir’s Colours, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Waves, Giselle – Pas de deux from Act II, Thaïs, Don Quixote – Pas de deux Act III, and Dorian Gray.
The 19th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival 2022 is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan and supported by Lead Partner Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala) and Energy Partner GS Energy. Abu Dhabi Festival 2022 encompasses over 1,000 participating artists from around the world to present more than 300 performances and events. The 19th edition will also include two world tours and 17 world premieres.
The 2022 Abu Dhabi Festival programme is part of the contribution that the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation makes to the UAE capital’s designation as a UNESCO City of Music.
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