The Royal Opera House Muscat will this week stage its very own production, Celebrating Oman: the Great Journey.
The show, which has been developed in cooperation with Namaste group and was conceived by renowned Italian creator of exciting events, Paolo Dalla Sega, will shed light on some of Oman’s history and renaissance under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said.
A number of talented poets, authors and artists, as well as young Omanis will actively participate in the show to reflect creativity in various fields of arts.
The show features an original libretto by talented Omani writer, Dr Saleh Al Fahdi, with storytelling by Issam Al Zadjali and Rasha Al Balushi.
Aiman Al Nasser will perform a solo song and in addition, international choreographers, singers and dancers from all over the world will take part in the show from Italy, France, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States of America, Argentina, Mexico, Hungary and Switzerland.
More than 100 performers and 30 Omani musicians, 40 Omani children, three camels from the Royal Camel Corps, traditional Omani folk companies, and members from The Society for Amateur Oud Players, which was created by Royal order of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said in 2005, will contribute to the show.
Celebrating Oman: the Great Journey is a free event and will be presented on ROHM's Maidan outdoor space from January 5-7 at 7pm. Visit www.rohmuscat.org.om for further details.
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