Echoes of Time: Ibn Arabi - UAE National Orchestra

Across centuries, the words of Ibn Arabi have resonated through cultures and generations, speaking of love, unity, and the search for meaning. Echoes of Time transforms these timeless ideas into sound, where music becomes reflection and connection. Orchestra, Arabic & Western instruments, and voice meet in a seamless dialogue inspired by Sufi melodies and the art of deep listening. Moving between stillness and awakening, the concert invites audiences to experience time as emotion, where silence and melody carry meaning.

UAE National Orchestra

The UAE National Orchestra (UAENO) is a groundbreaking cultural initiative, with a mission to build our nation’s orchestra on the foundations of Emirati musical heritage, connected across its diverse community, and exploring connections with musical traditions from around the world.

Under the visionary leadership of Chairperson Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE National Orchestra will enrich the nation’s artistic landscape, providing career opportunities for professional musicians. It will honor the UAE’s musical heritage while embracing modern multiculturalism – developing a distinctive style and sound that reflects the country’s cultural diversity of the modern nation.

Through dedicated capacity-building programmes and international partnerships, the orchestra will provide training, support, and mentorship for emerging musicians, enhancing the local musical ecosystem and fostering future generations of artists. Through this orchestra, the UAE reaffirms its dedication to becoming a beacon of cultural excellence on the global stage.