19 September 2022
Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra Conducted by Maestro, Dr. Mubarak Najem Kicks off the 31st Bahrain International Music Festival, Tickets are on Sale Now!
The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has announced that Tickets are on sale now for “Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra” concert, the first orchestra in the Kingdom of Bahrain led by Maestro, Dr. Mubarak Najem. Coinciding with the launch of the 31st Bahrain International Music Festival, the music event will be held on 1, October 2022 at the National Theater.
Tickets are sold at Virgin Megastore, at Bahrain City Center or via Virgin’s Middle East website.
The Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra was established on 26 March 2022, by Bahraini musician Dr. Mubarak Najem, General Director of the Bahrain Police Band and founder of the Bahrain Music Institute. The orchestra currently includes more than 100 musicians and choirs. The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities and the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have supported this project, which shapes cultural identity, and ensuring His Royal Highness' interest in presenting the Kingdom as a prominent destination that attracts all forms of cultural creativity.
Indeed, this concert will be the first rendez-vous struck with the music lovers in Bahrain, setting sail for the Bahrain Philharmonic Orchestra to start a promotional world tour journey, presenting the most beautiful rhythms and colorful musical heritage of Bahrain. There is no doubt, that the orchestra will become an important musical landmark in the Kingdom's cultural scene. Its debut will feature Bahraini orchestral music composed by talented musician, Mubarak Najem, in addition to selected compositions that fuse international classical music with the magic of Arabic music.
Worth to mention that Bahrain International Music Festival, which is held between 1-7 October, 2022, showcases various musical and lyrical performances ranging from folk arts, oriental singing, Latin rhythms and jazz alongside a number of interactive music workshops. This harmonious combination, delivered by our lineup of artists throughout the festival days, will start from the Bahrain National Theatre, taking the public all the way to the Cultural Hal and Dar Al Muharraq.
