Abu Dhabi Festival opens its 2026 season with the UAE National Orchestra, conductor François López-Ferrer and pianist David Khrikuli.
Three contrasting orchestral works shape this Yas Island concert: Suppé’s Light Cavalry overture, Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto and Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony. Khrikuli takes the piano part, with López-Ferrer conducting the UAE National Orchestra.
The repertoire makes this a considered choice for a classical-music evening, moving from an overture to a piano concerto and a full symphony. The organiser lists an interval. Book assigned seats through the official venue and allow time for entry before the performance.
Schedule: 20:00; ends 21:30 (UAE local time).
Admission: Public, ticketed, assigned seating; guests aged 10–20 must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+; Official venue advertised starting price; current seat availability and final checkout total not verified. Advertised from AED 225.
Official event information: https://www.abudhabifestival.ae/events/uae-national-orchestra
Editorial illustration.
