Tomas Grau, conductor of CSN News, says that the work of Konstantin Ishkhanov in favour of classical music is extremely impressive.

It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. 2025InClassica International Music Festival The classical music scene will be resounding with another great mark this year. April. This festival has been celebrated for 14 years. The President of the United States,Konstantin IshkhanovThe return of a Dubai resident The 6th through the 21st day of the monthThe festival promises an incredible lineup of musicians, orchestras, as well as unforgettable performances.

The festival’s most anticipated highlight is the appearance of Spanish conductor Tomas GrauThe two concerts are being led by. Dubai OperaInClassica has a commitment to bring the best musical talent to the UAE.

Grau returns to InClassica after making his debut at this annual event in the year 2023. The conductor reflected on his experience and expressed his admiration for InClassica’s excellence and scope. He noted that the “special feature of InClassica, compared to other festival, is the spectacular lineup of artists who come together in Dubai over two weeks. You can enjoy artists night after night performing incredible works, accompanied by symphony Orchestras of the highest caliber”. It is more common for chamber music festivals to have this kind of cast, but it’s very rare in symphonic festival. To be part again in the cast was a great pleasure.

Grau will be performing this year alongside the Franz Schubert FilharmoniaHe brought 72 musicians with him to the Middle East, including an orchestra he leads as both Artistic and Music Director. Both concerts will feature renowned soloists. Edgar Moreau You can also find out more about the following: Gil ShahamThe 8th and the 14th of April, respectively. “It’s nice to have the chance to collaborate with new artists”, said the maestro, who added that neither musician had yet been able to perform with him.

The concert program will feature works from all over the spectrum of classical music. These include contemporary pieces as well, such as Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Egmont” Overture and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s No. The concert programmes will include a wide range of works from across the spectrum of classical music, including contemporary offerings as well as seminal pieces such as Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Egmont” overture; Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 “Italian”. The conductor expressed enthusiasm for the pieces and called attention to Tchaikovsky’s fourth symphony, which he has conducted several times. Its first movement is considered one of the most important pages in music history. Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’, on the other hand, is a totally different symphony, with a very rich palette of colours but a devilish last movement”.

The fifth consecutive year InClassica was in Dubai, Grau couldn’t resist commenting on the significance of this move. “What InClassica is accomplishing by bringing some of the best classical musicians to Dubai represents a major step forward in the GCC for classical music.” In the not so distant future, it would be wonderful to be able form a symphony ensemble with local musicians who could tour throughout the region, bringing classical to all corners, and perhaps the construction of concert halls where this orchestra could based.

“The work that Konstantin Ishkhanov, InClassica’s President, is carrying out in favour of classical music – organising so many festivals, competitions, masterclasses and other artistic activities – is extremely impressive”, he added, “and I would like to give Konstantin Ishkhanov my sincere congratulations. I met Konstantin Ishkhanov a few year ago in Barcelona. Since then, we’ve been able work on many projects together and his activity is increasing!

InClassica 2025 is a festival of excellence that continues to draw international acclaim. Its outstanding performances, and ability to combine the past with the current, all while looking forward, have earned it worldwide recognition. Tomas Grau, as well as the other award-winning soloists conductors and musicians that will be joining him, are all artists of the highest calibre. The audience can look forward to an unforgettable celebration of the best classical music in Dubai.

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