Emirates Palace sets the stage for Carmen

An all-new cultural extravaganza is set to unfold at Emirates Palace next month, with the staging of Georges Bizet's world renowned opera, Carmen, from November 8-11, 2007.

United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, October 09 - 2007 at 13:00
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Featuring the International European Touring Cast, the opera brings together prestigious orchestra, choir and ballet companies from around the world, as well as well-known soloists such as Russian mezzosoprano Galia Ibragimova as Carmen, baritone Niko Isakov and Austrian tenor Emil Ivanov.

Carmen speaks of the tragic love story of Carmen, Don Jose and Escamillo, and how a beautiful woman is adored and scorned by the men she loves. It first premiered at the Opera Comique in Paris in March 1875, and has since been staged in various theatre productions all over the world, enthralling millions of audiences with its passionate arias and dances.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the forthcoming staging of Carmen follows a string of successful cultural and entertainment programs hosted by Emirates Palace, including Aida Monumental Opera on Fire; and the Broadway hit musical, Chicago.

'Carmen may well be the most significant cultural performance we have hosted thus far, and is part of our ongoing initiative to bring truly captivating theatrical and musical productions to Abu Dhabi,' said Noel Massoud, General Manager of Emirates Palace, 'Through the generous support of local sponsors we are delighted to present this superb example of world class opera, and anticipate immense interest from the local community.'

Abu Dhabi's plans to become the region's cultural capital are well-publicised, in response to a growing interest from residents and tourists from within and around the region for world-class cultural events and performances. Emirates Palace has lead the way by hosting some of the aforementioned shows, as well as exhibits and festivals such as the Kremlin exhibition, which showcased cultural and artistic masterpieces from Russia; and the forthcoming Abu Dhabi Film Festival and ArtParis show.

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Built as an iconic landmark showcasing Arabian culture and hospitality at its finest, Emirates Palace has created an enviable niche in the luxury resort industry, welcoming holiday makers from all over the world and giving them a truly memorable leisure experience by providing luxurious facilities and amenities in comfortable surroundings and superior and personalized service.

Situated on a 1.3 km stretch of private beach and surrounded by hectares of manicured lawns, Emirates Palace comprises 394 luxury rooms and suites and a variety of fine dining options. The resort's leisure facilities include two intricately landscaped swimming pools, a spa, tennis courts, and two state of the art fitness centres. Emirates Palace houses the most luxurious and technologically advanced meeting facilities in the region which include an auditorium with 1,100 seats, a main ballroom that can accommodate up to 2500 guests, over 40 meeting rooms, a Media Centre and a Business Centre.

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Tuesday, October 09 - 2007 at 13:00 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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