AN HOMAGE TO THE DUBAI OPERA
STEINWAY & SONS LAUNCHES THE ‘DUBAI OPERA EDITION’
“We are very proud of our relationship with the Dubai Opera and have created an exceptionally designed instrument to honour the institution. We look forward to our partnership becoming ever closer, spreading the joy for music for all.”- Guido Zimmermann, President Steinway & Sons Europe.
Dubai, January 2024 – Steinway & Sons Hamburg, House of Pianos Dubai and the Dubai Opera are pleased to announce the launch of the Steinway Dubai Opera Edition. This limited edition is the fourth collection of the precious Steinway Concert Hall Series; the previous dedicated to Elbphilharmonie, Germany; Shanghai Opera, China; London’s Albert Hall, UK.
The Dubai Opera Edition is officially launched on January 11, 2024 during a public concert by French-Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili. She will present a selection of piano classics on that day. Tickets are available in Dubai Opera. Mrs. Buniatishvili is a very prominent classic artist of today. She has performed in famous concert halls around the world: Carnegie Hall, Berliner Philharmonic, Philharmonie de Paris, participated in music festivals such as Salzburg, Verbier, BBC Proms and collaborated with famous conductors and orchestras.
The Dubai Opera Edition, handcrafted in Hamburg, took more than 18 months to design and create. It is limited to 7 Steinway concert grands D-274 and 7 Steinway grands model B-211 and is an homage to the Dubai Opera as well as the 7 emirates of the UAE. The grand pianos are available in white and black, high polish finishes with elegant golden fittings and accents. The iconic Arabesque pattern of the Dubai Opera is applied on the inner lid. The music desk represents the traditional shape of dhow sailing vessels, whereas the legs and the prop stick with their organic shape are inspired by the whirling sand dunes of Dubai. All grand pianos feature Steinway SPIRIO | r, the world’s finest high-resolution player piano, capable of live performance capture and playback.
On January 12th, Khatia Buniatishvili will unveil a pop-up stage on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, followed by a series of daily Spirio and live concerts every weekend for 6 weeks to entertain visitors and music enthusiasts on a high level. Please, see the Programme and list of performers at the HOUSE OF PIANOS App.
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About Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera is the definite destination for performing arts in Dubai, bringing arts and music to life never like before. Since its opening in August 2016, Dubai Opera passionately embraces its role as the creative heart of the city, producing and hosting the most beautiful, most authentic, and engaging performing arts experiences from Dubai and the world. The iconic dhow-shaped building of Dubai Opera is a masterpiece of contemporary design and a stylish tribute to Dubai’s maritime history. The building’s exquisite design, by Atkins and lead architect Janus Rostock.
About HOUSE OF PIANOS
HOUSE OF PIANOS UAE, established in 2012 as the region’s exclusive home for Steinway & Sons Pianos. Renowned for showcasing the world’s finest pianos, it has become a beacon for musicians and a supporter of musical education in the UAE and GCC.
For over 160 years, Steinway & Sons has been dedicated to making the finest pianos in the world. Our pioneering handcrafted methods are still employed today to ensure our uncompromising standards of quality, in turn ensuring that the Steinway remains the peerless instrument of uncompromising expression.
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