First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh
The first grand opera to be produced in Saudi Arabia has had its opening performance in Riyadh - part of Crown Prince ...
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Saudi Arabia wants to become a cultural powerhouse. Can it?
The Gulf state is embarking on an ambitious cultural strategy in a bid to diversify its economy and shape a new identity for ...
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Zarqa Al Yamama, Riyadh: a bold attempt, but Saudi Arabia’s first grand opera falls flat
Meanwhile, opera has temporarily taken over the huge King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, which has been rapidly repurposed to accommodate the world premiere of a new opera specially commissioned ...
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Saudi Arabia Hosts its First Opera, Zarqa Al Yamamah, in Riyadh
The King Fahd Cultural Center witnessed the performance of Zarqa Al Yamamah opera, the first Saudi operatic work with an ...
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First Saudi opera premiers in Riyadh
‘Zarqa Al Yamama’ performs in Saudi capital till May 4 Cairo: Saudi Arabia’s first opera show started premiering in Riyadh where it will stage 10 performances over eight days. “Zarqa Al ...
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First Saudi-penned opera opens in Riyadh
The first grand opera to be produced in Saudi Arabia has had its opening performance in Riyadh - part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's massively ambitious plans to shift the kingdom into a ...