Today's Edition
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Master violinist Yamen Saadi returns to the Abu Dhabi Festival's recital series, leading a line-up of exceptional talent including violist Sara Ferrandez and cellists Kian Soltani and Pablo Ferrandez.
Saadi, born in Nazareth, joined the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra at 11, became concertmaster at 17, and by 25 was leading both the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and Vienna Philharmonic.
Sara Ferrandez, from Madrid, also a member of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic's Karajan Academy and Anne-Sophie Mutter's Virtuosi ensemble.
Pablo Ferrandez, praised for his technique, spirit, charm and authority as a soloist, received an Opus Klassik Award for his album, Reflections.
Soltani, born in Bregenz to a family of Persian musicians, gained global recognition after winning the Helsinki International Cello Competition in 2013 and recently earned the Innovative Listening Experience Award for his album "Cello Unlimited".
Watch "Unique Encounters with Rising Stars" at The Blue Room at The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island, on April 26 at 7.30pm.
