A Night of Cultural Exchange Through Music: ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Performs in London

The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission
The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission
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A Night of Cultural Exchange Through Music: ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ Performs in London

The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission
The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo: The Music Commission

The ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ is set to enchant London with an evening of cultural and musical performances at the historic Westminster Central Hall on Saturday.

The event comes following performances at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, Auditorio Nacional in Mexico City, and Metropolitan Opera Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.

Th event is a unique celebration of the diverse musical heritage of Saudi Arabia, as well as an artistic and cultural collaboration with the United Kingdom.

The Saudi National Orchestra and the Choir will perform alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in an evening extravaganza of intercultural collaboration. The orchestras will perform both traditional Saudi songs and British classical compositions, showcasing the musical heritage and cultural diversity of Saudi Arabia.

The performance will also include joint and solo performances, as well as a musical medley finale.

CEO of the Music Commission Paul Pacifico emphasized the significance of the event in sharing Saudi culture with the world: “The ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ concert series exemplify our commitment to cultural exchange on the world stage,” he said.

“Music is unique in its ability to communicate across languages and borders and to help foster mutual understanding and appreciation. I very much look forward to our collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and to the chance to introduce music from Saudi Arabia to a UK audience.”

The ‘Marvels of Saudi Orchestra’ is led by the Saudi Music Commission, one of eleven sector-specific cultural commissions under the Saudi Ministry of Culture.



King Abdulaziz Public Library Hosts Cultural Event on Graffiti Art

The event featured visual artist Noura bin Saidan, who discussed her journey in the world of graffiti. (SPA)
The event featured visual artist Noura bin Saidan, who discussed her journey in the world of graffiti. (SPA)
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King Abdulaziz Public Library Hosts Cultural Event on Graffiti Art

The event featured visual artist Noura bin Saidan, who discussed her journey in the world of graffiti. (SPA)
The event featured visual artist Noura bin Saidan, who discussed her journey in the world of graffiti. (SPA)

The King Abdulaziz Public Library hosted on Sunday a cultural event on graffiti art.

Titled "My Story with Graffiti Art," the event featured visual artist Noura bin Saidan, who discussed her journey in the world of graffiti.

Bin Saidan's interest in visual art began in 2009 when she started creating murals to enliven the streets of Riyadh. During her master’s studies, she discovered a passion for shaping, coloring, and beautifying street murals.

Her notable work includes a mural on King Khalid Road, completed over four months. Her most famous piece, the "Mona Lisa" of Riyadh Boulevard, was selected by the Riyadh Season Committee to become a landmark of the boulevard.