Pianist Alexandra Dariescu brings her innovative multi-media performance of The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu, to the Dubai Opera stage for a festive family treat on Wednesday 12 December 2018.
With a grand piano on stage, played by Dariescu herself, and a ballerina behind a see-through gauze screen, this wonderful new take on the much-loved story of The Nutcracker.
The show is brought to life with exquisite hand drawn digital animations projected on a gauze that follow the music and engage live with the pianist and ballerina as they ‘dance’ across the screen.
This incredible fusion of reality and technology will leave the audience feeling as though they are in and a part of the Nutcracker story.
Be enthralled by Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet music featuring favourites such as 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy', 'Arabian Dance', 'Chinese Dance', 'Pas de Deux', and the 'Flower Waltz' in 15 virtuosic arrangements by Mikhail Pletnev, Stepan Esipoff, Percy Grainger and three brand new variations by Gavin Sutherland.
Timings:
Wednesday 12 December 2018 from 6pm until 6.50pm 8pm until 10.50pm.
- Internal Doors Open: 7.30pm
- Internal Doors Close: 7.55pm
- Show Commences: 8pm
- Show Concludes (approx.): 10.30pm
Times are approximate and subject to change at any time. The show duration is estimated to be approximately 90 mins.
Price:
• AED 125 Silver
• AED 175 Gold
• AED 225 Platinum
• AED 275 VIP
• AED 550 VIP Box
Pianist Alexandra Dariescu brings her innovative multi-media performance of The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu, to the Dubai Opera stage for a festive family treat on Wednesday 12 December 2018.
With a grand piano on stage, played by Dariescu herself, and a ballerina behind a see-through gauze screen, this wonderful new take on the much-loved story of The Nutcracker.
The show is brought to life with exquisite hand drawn digital animations projected on a gauze that follow the music and engage live with the pianist and ballerina as they ‘dance’ across the screen.
This incredible fusion of reality and technology will leave the audience feeling as though they are in and a part of the Nutcracker story.
Be enthralled by Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet music featuring favourites such as 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy', 'Arabian Dance', 'Chinese Dance', 'Pas de Deux', and the 'Flower Waltz' in 15 virtuosic arrangements by Mikhail Pletnev, Stepan Esipoff, Percy Grainger and three brand new variations by Gavin Sutherland.
Timings:
Wednesday 12 December 2018 from 6pm until 6.50pm 8pm until 10.50pm.
- Internal Doors Open: 7.30pm
- Internal Doors Close: 7.55pm
- Show Commences: 8pm
- Show Concludes (approx.): 10.30pm
Times are approximate and subject to change at any time. The show duration is estimated to be approximately 90 mins.
Price:
• AED 125 Silver
• AED 175 Gold
• AED 225 Platinum
• AED 275 VIP
• AED 550 VIP Box
| place | Dubai Opera Downtown Dubai, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| local_phone | +971 4 440 8888 |
| event_available | Wed, 12 Dec 2018 |
| access_time |
Event Starts: 18:00 to 18:50 on Wed Event Starts: 20:00 to 20:50 on Wed |
| payment |
Silver: AED 125.00 Gold: AED 175.00 Platinum: AED 225.00 VIP Stalls: AED 275.00 |
2 years old & below will not be permitted into the auditorium.
Above 2 years would require a ticket to enter the auditorium.
- Patrons under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
We encourage everyone to dress up for the occasion!
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Please ensure you print your tickets before arriving.
- Mobile display of your ticket will NOT be accepted for entry
- Print at Home tickets can be presented at the door for entry, you do not need to go to the Box Office prior to that.
- Patrons arriving late to a performance will only be admitted into the venue at a suitable break.
- Any use of mobile phones, cameras and other electronic devices is strictly prohibited.
Valet Parking available at AED 100.
Paid Parking available at AED 40. Entrance to paid parking through P2 located on Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard.
For wheelchair bookings, please contact the Dubai Opera box office by emailing [email protected]
Please call +971 4 440 8888 or email [email protected]
Pianist Alexandra Dariescu brings her innovative multi-media performance of The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu, to the Dubai Opera stage for a festive family treat on Wednesday 12 December 2018.
With a grand piano on stage, played by Dariescu herself, and a ballerina behind a see-through gauze screen, this wonderful new take on the much-loved story of The Nutcracker.
The show is brought to life with exquisite hand drawn digital animations projected on a gauze that follow the music and engage live with the pianist and ballerina as they ‘dance’ across the screen.
This incredible fusion of reality and technology will leave the audience feeling as though they are in and a part of the Nutcracker story.
Be enthralled by Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet music featuring favourites such as 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy', 'Arabian Dance', 'Chinese Dance', 'Pas de Deux', and the 'Flower Waltz' in 15 virtuosic arrangements by Mikhail Pletnev, Stepan Esipoff, Percy Grainger and three brand new variations by Gavin Sutherland.
Timings:
Wednesday 12 December 2018 from 6pm until 6.50pm 8pm until 10.50pm.
- Internal Doors Open: 7.30pm
- Internal Doors Close: 7.55pm
- Show Commences: 8pm
- Show Concludes (approx.): 10.30pm
Times are approximate and subject to change at any time. The show duration is estimated to be approximately 90 mins.
Price:
• AED 125 Silver
• AED 175 Gold
• AED 225 Platinum
• AED 275 VIP
• AED 550 VIP Box
