Sunday, January 30, 2011

Abu Dhabi Festival 2011: Siurina, Hvorostovsky, Luisotti

"Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) announce magnificient line-up of world class international talent to perform at 2011 Abu Dhabi festival. Held under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, the Festival will celebrate its eighth edition in 2011. An evening Opera Gala featuring acclaimed baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and soprano Ekaterina Siurina with the Russian National Orchestra, conducted by Nicola Luisotti, is sure to thrill the audience with a programme of opera classics. Programme highlights will include the works of Rossini, Mozart, Verdi and Puccini." [Source]
Dmitri Hvorostovsky & Ekaterina Siurina singing in concert at the Moscow Conservatory in 2003