Dubai: Music is a language without borders. It carries memory, gives voice to stories, and opens spaces where people can connect. In Dubai, this role is central to the Emirate’s growing creative economy, supported by sustained investment in the music sector and the foundations needed for its future.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) continues to champion young musicians, offering platforms that nurture their talent and ambition. That commitment was brought to life when the National Youth Orchestra Dubai (NYO Dubai) took to the stage at New York’s Carnegie Hall. For the first time, a youth group from Dubai performed on one of the most iconic stages in classical music, an achievement supported by Dubai Culture’s Grant, part of the Emirate’s Quality of Life Strategy.
Yet the orchestra’s time in New York was not defined solely by the spotlight. In the days leading up to their performance, the young musicians embarked on a journey of discovery. They were led by the Artistic Director of the National Youth Orchestra, Ms. Amira Fouad, to cultural landmarks such as the renowned Juilliard School of Music and the flagship headquarters of Steinway and Sons Pianos.
They were also privileged to join specialised orchestral masterclasses led by renowned international artists, among them Maestro Helen Cha-Pyo, Artistic Director of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts.