Muscat: Royal Opera House Muscat is continuing with a full calendar of events, bringing international performances to Oman’s stage. Looking forward to November, the opera house’s calendar will feature a variety of shows including Portuguese soul music, the glorious pageantry of the marching bands, an open-air concert, and a sophisticated evening of jazz. Additionally, audiences are invited to discover what is on offer in the Educational and Outreach program with inspiring initiatives around reading and writing for children.
November opens with Cristina Branco, a legendary Fado singer who brings authenticity and flare to this soulful Portuguese genre that strikes deep into the heart. Performing just one night, this concert offers an insight into this stunning tradition of music as well as connecting with feelings of love and loss amongst audiences. Don’t miss your chance to feel this incredible depth of emotion in ‘Mais que Fado’ with Cristina Branco on November 5 at the Royal Opera House of Musical Arts.
Following just two days later is the annual three-night military music festival held on the polished maidan of the main opera house. A temporary auditorium with seating for over 2,000 people sets the stage for a captivating performance. Oman’s military and police marching bands, featuring drums and pipers, perform alongside visiting bands from Jordan and Austria. This dynamic exhibition combines international flair, light displays, and seamless collaboration, leaving a lasting impression. Military Music: Oman and the World is a highly popular event that sells out quickly. Choose your tickets for 7, 8, or 9 November to enjoy the show.
The middle of the month heralds the return of Ahlam to the opera house. In a new open-air concert format, this Emirati superstar will perform from her most loved repertoire of songs in what will be a sell-out event on November 14.
The final concert of the main programme in November is two nights of jazz, with a very special artist from the world stage. Anthony Strong is an extraordinary musician and performer, with a programme of classics from jazz greats such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra, as well as his original songs. In concert with the Latvian Radio Big Band, this is a combination that will feed or inspire a lifelong love of jazz. Audiences adore this sharp-suited gentleman of jazz, and this show is highly anticipated. Anthony Strong and the Latvian Radio Big Band will take place on the 28 and 29 November at the Royal Opera House of Musical Arts. Don’t miss Coffee and Dates on 27 November, with Anthony Strong in conversation with Umberto Fanni in the Music Library.
Two brand-new initiatives are launched this month by the education team. Aimed at inspiring the love of reading, writing, and the theatre, November 6 & 7 sees the exclusive presentation to selected schools in Muscat of the much-loved story around the book character Geronimo Stilton by Italian author Elisabetta Dami, with a workshop on the ways to bring characters to life on the written page for children. Let’s Read, a theatrical presentation of stories and characters with YouThinkers, explores the magical tale of Beauty and the Beast (Music Library, 16 November, 10 am till 1 pm), building excited anticipation for the spectacular ice show due to hit the main stage in January 2025. The month ends with the second Lunch Music of the season, Opera di Monte Carlo singers perform arias from the La Fille du Regiment at the Opera Galleria on Saturday November 30 at 12.30 pm ahead of the performance.
Tickets are available for purchase on the ROHM website, app, or directly at the box office.
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