Mashable: The inaugural performance is set to take place on November 19

The all-women Firdaus Orchestra will return to Expo City Dubai soon.

The all-women ensemble which is mentored by A.R. Rahman thrilled audiences during Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Best of Firdaus inaugural performance is set to take place on November 19.

Firdaus Orchestra will mark its Expo City Dubai debut with The Best of Firdaus inaugural performance on November 19, 2022.

Featuring the Academy-award-winning composer and the orchestra’s mentor, A.R. Rahman, the event will take place at Al Wasl Plaza.

As per Khaleej Times, the act which is conducted by Yasmina Sabbah, the first in a series of stunning concerts from Expo City Dubai’s resident orchestra. The act will present performances and symphonic compositions by A.R. Rahman as well as Western orchestral harmonies and ancient melodies from the Orchestral Qawwali Project.

Firdaus Orchestra which is known for its cultural diversity will bring classically trained musicians from 24 nationalities to the Expo City Dubai stage.

The ensemble comprises women of various ages and backgrounds and draws inspiration from the region’s centuries-old musical traditions. Firdaus Orchestra uses instruments including the oud, rebaba, and darbuka.

A.R. Rahman said, “After several successful live concerts during Expo 2020 Dubai, Firdaus orchestra will continue to enthrall with its best yet, and I am thrilled to include a few of my compositions.”

Join #FirdausOrchestra on November 19 at Al Wasl Plaza @ExpoCityDubai as we take the stage with our mentor @arrahman in a guest performance along with #OrchestralQawwaliProject with #AbiSampa & #Rushil.

Kids under 18 enter free

Tickets https://t.co/m4oh7Hqv48#ExpoCityDubai pic.twitter.com/m72ekzXwxM

— Firdaus Orchestra (@FirdausOrch) November 11, 2022
Tickets for The Best of Firdaus are available at Platinumlist and are priced at Dh105 to Dh525. The tickets are free for people of determination and visitors aged 18 years and under.

Since Expo 2020 Dubai closed, Firdaus has released numerous pieces in the digital world and has also worked with award-winning veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja on an original symphony that is set for its global premiere later this year.