Abu Dhabi Festival Co-production of ‘Eden’ World Tour Continues to Captivate Audiences Worldwide

The Abu Dhabi Festival co-production of Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato’s ‘Eden,’ which seeks to restore humanity’s connection to the natural world, continues its world tour as part of the 20th edition of Abu Dhabi Festival held under the theme ‘The Will for Evolution’ with a performance at the Megatron in Athens, Greece last Tuesday, May 30th.

The world tour kicked off in 2022 with the world premiere taking place at the world-famous Bozar in Belgium followed by performances in major cities across Europe and North America. The tour continues to captivate audiences with performances scheduled throughout the summer stopping at major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Dresden, Toulouse, Lisbon and more.   

In collaboration with the illustrious Italian orchestra "Il Pomo d'Oro," founded in 2012 and renowned for their authentic and dynamic interpretations of Baroque and Classical works, DiDonato embarks on a remarkable musical journey. Directed by the visionary Marie Lambert, this immersive performance showcases a selection of exquisite operatic pieces, demonstrating the power of the arts to transcend borders and foster cultural connections.

Last Tuesday’s performance at Athens’ Megaron Palace of Music mesmerised audiences and will be followed by equally unforgettable performance at the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian  in Lisbon, Portugal, on the 2nd of June. On the 5th of June, DiDonato graces the stage of Madrid's esteemed Teatro Real, before captivating audiences at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona on the 6th of June. Continuing the tour, Toulouse welcomes the performance at the renowned Halle aux Grains theatre on the 8th of June.

In addition to being a two-time Grammy winner, DiDonato is also a recipient of two Gramophone Classical Music Awards for "Singer of the Year," as well as four awards from Germany's ECHO Classical Awards. On the 11th of June, the multi-award winner performs at the historic Kulturpalast in Dresden, Germany followed by a remarkable performance at the renowned Die Glocke in Bremen on the 13th of June. On the 15th of June, the tour reaches its penultimate destination, the prestigious Essen Philharmonie in Essen, before culminating in a grand finale at Italy's iconic "Teatro Alla Scala" in Milan on the 23rd of June.

About the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF):

Founded in 1996, ADMAF is one of the oldest, not-for-profit cultural organisations in the Arabian Gulf. Pioneering new artistic practices, it seeks to deepen global cross-cultural dialogue and inspire a renewed interest in the creativity of the UAE and Arab world. Often in partnership with leading national and international institutions, it delivers multidisciplinary initiatives for people of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities through the Abu Dhabi Festival, year-round youth platforms and community programmes.

About Abu Dhabi Festival

Founded in 2004, the Festival was generously granted the patronage of the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, from 2007 to 2011. The first Abu Dhabi Festival was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the then Minister of Information and Culture (currently the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation). 

Abu Dhabi Festival is the festival of “Bilad Al Khayr”, the land of blessings, the land of Zayed, and embraces the values of dialogue, tolerance, respect and peace.