Handel's Messiah at Dubai Opera
Wednesday, Dec 13th, 8 PM
Dubai Opera presents, Messiah, the crowning achievement of the renowned composer George Frideric Handel. Performed by the Astana Opera Orchestra, The Festival Chorus, and conducted by Rob Johnston, the event promises to bring the 18th-century oratorio to life.
Symphony Orchestra of the State Opera and Ballet Theater "Astana Opera" was created in 2013 on the basis of the orchestra of the National Opera and Ballet Theater named after K. Baiseitova.
The orchestra consists of over 120 musicians. All of them are laureates of national and international competitions, excellent cultural workers, honored figures of Kazakhstan.
With over 200 members of 25 different nationalities, the chorus reflects the melting pot of the UAE and its diverse mix of cultures and backgrounds in the country’s population. Many of the singers have performed with large choirs on opera stages in their home countries.
Rob Johnston, Conductor
Rob Johnston, a Royal Academy of Music graduate, is a renowned tenor soloist and conductor. He's performed worldwide, from the Royal Albert Hall to Buenos Aires.