Visited the Royal Opera House of Oman in Muscat

Head of State: Original art is a means to elevate peoples' conscience and build bridges of acquaintance among them

Mohamed bin Zayed heard from the Opera House the idea of ​​a project to establish the Royal Symphony Orchestra.

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Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, visited the Royal Opera House of Oman as part of his visit to the sisterly Sultanate of Oman.

His Highness said in a tweet on Twitter: "I was pleased to visit the vibrant Royal Opera House in the sisterly Sultanate of Oman, and to listen to the wonderful playing of the Omani Symphony Orchestra, in which tradition and modernity blend in a refined harmony.. Authentic art is a way to elevate peoples' conscience and build bridges of acquaintance with each other. ».

Upon his arrival at the house, His Highness was received by His Highness Sayyid Kamel bin Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Secretary General of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers in the Sultanate, and Secretary General of Royal Court Affairs, Nasr bin Hamoud Al Kindi.

His Highness heard from those in charge of the Opera House the idea of ​​the project to establish the Royal Symphony Orchestra by the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said, may God have mercy on him, and the stages of its establishment, in addition to the establishment of the Opera House, which was designed to suit the latest modern technologies, both from Where the stage movement, lighting or sound.

His Highness listened to an explanation about the facilities of the house, the nature of the performances it offers and its program throughout the year, and the equipment it included, which is one of the latest equipment used for international music shows.

During his tour of the house's theater and other facilities, His Highness learned about the architectural richness of the house, and its ability to harmoniously blend the Omani architectural cultural heritage with the architectural culture from different continents of the world. High level classical art.

The Royal Symphony Orchestra performed musical pieces to welcome the visit of His Highness the President of the State, in addition to performances by the Military Drums Ensemble, the Fulali Ensemble and the music of the Royal Guard of Oman.

His Highness, the President of the State, recorded a speech in the register of senior visitors, during which he said: “I was pleased to visit the vibrant Royal Opera House and listen to the Omani Symphony Orchestra, in which tradition and modernity blend in a refined harmony. Arts are a common global language, a link between cultures and an important means of spreading human values.” The most important of which are communication, peace, tolerance and coexistence among peoples, which are the same values ​​that Oman enjoys harmony and love under the leadership of my brother, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman.”

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