Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The Saudi Music Commission will host the Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces concert at the iconic Sydney Opera House on Monday, May 12.

The concert will be under the patronage of Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Music Commission Prince Badr bin Farhan.

The Saudi National Orchestra and Choir will perform musical pieces that highlight the richness and diversity of Saudi Arabia’s cultural and musical heritage.

The concert will also feature a collaboration with Australia's Metropolitan Orchestra, presenting Australian compositions and a special joint performance blending Saudi and Australian musical traditions.

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission will contribute with live performances as part of the event.

Sydney marks the seventh stop in the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir’s world tour, organized by the Music Commission.

Previous performances were held at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the National Theatre in Mexico City, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York, Central Hall Westminster in London, Tokyo Opera City, and King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh.

The concerts have received wide acclaim locally and internationally, reflecting the growing global presence of Saudi music.

The Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces concerts aim to craft an exceptional musical experience that weaves the beauty of Saudi melodies with the country's rich artistic traditions, offering audiences a vibrant journey through the Kingdom’s cultural diversity.