Past Events
Past Event
Accompanied by Benjamin Engeli on Piano
Leia Zhu - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
Sixteen-year-old violin prodigy Leia Zhu performs a beautiful repertoire of Mozart, Strauss, Debussy, Wieniawski and Sarasate.
Past Event
Recital Series
Haochen Zhang - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
A unique piano recital showcasing fearless imagination and spectacular musical mastery.
Past Event
Arab World Premiere
Bruce Liu - Abu Dhabi Festival
Presented by Abu Dhabi Festival
A thrilling program of classical and romantic highlights in a spectacular recital by the winner of the 2021 Chopin Piano Competition.
Contemporary Arab Cinema Series - 6th Season
CinemaNa
Presented by the NYUAD Film and New Media Program in partnership with The Arts Center
Provocative discussions centered on diverse films from the Arab world
Past Event
UAE Premiere
Balimaya Project
With an opening set by Shilpa Ananth
Driving collective polyrhythms, blazing frontline horns, and virtuosic kora stylings collide, bridging Mandé music and culture with the sounds of Black London, while the dreamy landscapes of South India fuse with Soul, Jazz, and Electronic influences.
Past Event
Masterclass
Making Music as an Ensemble
with Yahael Camara Onono and Balimaya Project
Join a masterclass with Balimaya Project that focuses on listening, collective music making, rhythm, and arranging.
Past Event
Artist Talk
Creating Contemporary West African Diasporic music with Yahael Camara Onono and Fatiah Touray
In Partnership with NYUAD Office of Inclusion & Equity
Balimaya Project is built on the foundation of forging cultural ties rooted in the experience of being a West African musician living in the diaspora, exploring new approaches from a place of integrity, authenticity, and inspiration.
Past Event
Piano Recital - Rachmaninoff 150th Anniversary Celebration
Rachmaninoff et.al
Presented in partnership with the NYUAD Music Program
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of composer Sergei Rachmaninoff
Presented by the NYUAD Music Program
Manifold - A Festival of Musical Diversity - 2023
5th Biennial Edition
A creative blend of new and experimental music
Past Event
Middle East Premiere
Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre: Last Ward
Contemporary Dance - With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Dance blends with theater in this highly-visual performance that reflects on the universal experience of facing death.
Past Event
Masterclass
Contemporary Dance with Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre
With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Join this masterclass with Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre and learn new tools for creative expression through movement.
Past Event
Masterclass
Dabke with Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre
With the support of Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels
Join this masterclass with Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre and learn the rhythms and footwork of Dabke.