UAE National Orchestra Revives Classic Emirati Screen Music in New Concert
The UAE National Orchestra is set to present 'From Screen to Stage,' a concert celebrating five decades of Emirati film and television music at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation. The performance features nearly thirty pieces, including scores from pioneering productions and the iconic advertising jingle for the children’s magazine Majid. Artistic planner Fatima Alhashmi emphasizes that the event serves a dual purpose: evoking nostalgia and contributing to a national archive of Emirati music for future generations. The program highlights the evolution of local compositions, transitioning from folk-inspired melodies in the 1970s to more contemporary, cinematic styles. Notable inclusions are themes from classic 1990s Ramadan comedies like 'Hayer Tayer' and 'Khalil Fi Mahab Al Reeh,' which explored societal changes within Emirati neighborhoods. The concert showcases the orchestra’s 30-piece choir and aims to reveal the complex beauty behind seemingly simple tunes. By reworking these familiar tracks for a large ensemble, the orchestra seeks to honor the country’s creative heritage while demonstrating the depth and sophistication of its musical history.
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UAE National Orchestra Revives Classic Emirati Screen Music in New Concert
The UAE National Orchestra is set to present 'From Screen to Stage,' a concert celebrating five decades of Emirati film and television music at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation. The performance features nearly thirty pieces, including scores from pioneering productions and the iconic advertising jingle for the children’s magazine Majid. Artistic planner Fatima Alhashmi emphasizes that the event serves a dual purpose: evoking nostalgia and contributing to a national archive of Emirati music for future generations. The program highlights the evolution of local compositions, transitioning from folk-inspired melodies in the 1970s to more contemporary, cinematic styles. Notable inclusions are themes from classic 1990s Ramadan comedies like 'Hayer Tayer' and 'Khalil Fi Mahab Al Reeh,' which explored societal changes within Emirati neighborhoods. The concert showcases the orchestra’s 30-piece choir and aims to reveal the complex beauty behind seemingly simple tunes. By reworking these familiar tracks for a large ensemble, the orchestra seeks to honor the country’s creative heritage while demonstrating the depth and sophistication of its musical history.
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