Category: Concerts and Performances

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012

On 06 March 2012, Dubai Vocal Ensemble was invited by The Fridge Dubai to be part of the opening ceremony of The Fourth Annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The group who performed Ilay Gandangan, a song from the Southern part of the Philippines, was dressed in an ethnic costume to represent their home country.

“In only four years together we have built this festival into one of the world’s significant literary festivals. We are welcoming a power house of talent from around the globe here today. And we are seeing more and more talent emerging from Dubai itself too”

Isobel Abulhoul, Festival Director

 

Related Articles:

The Fourth annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature opens , Gulf News on 6 March 2012

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012 opens with spectacular display of words, poetry, song and dance , http://www.eaifl.com on 6 March 2012

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2012 opens , alowais.net.org on 7 March 2012

 


As Long As I Have Music

On 24 November 2011, the Christian Voices Chorale celebrated the feast of St. Cecilia, the Patron Saint of Music with the concert “As Long As I Have Music”.

Held at the Main Hall of St.Mary’s Church Dubai, the Concert was well attended by the Parishioners & Music lovers alike. Christian Voices Chorale, rendered some well composed Hymns & songs accompanied by Captivating music score.

The Christian Voices Chorale & the El Shaddai Choir sang during this Concert.

Reviews:

Dubai Vocal Ensemble Sings Their Praises, The National on 15 December 2011

Music Concert Held, churchnewssite.com on 27 November 2011

Christian Voices Chorale Umani ng Standing Ovation sa Dubai, Balitang Middle East on 01 January 2012

The 8th Fridge Concert Series

Last 31st of October 2011, the Dubai Vocal Ensemble joined The Fridge for their 8th Concert Series. The Fridge is Dubai’s leading artist and entertainment booking agency, The Fridge is renowned for spearheading many of the city’s most high-profile events from conception, to artistic direction and production, and is widely known for its growing portfolio of eclectic, talented musicians.

For the group’s performance at The Fridge DVE performed a number of rousing traditional Filipino folk songs alongside well known choral works, ballads, pop and world folk  complete with props and choreographed movements.

Reviews:

All Filipino Choir Wows Expat Community in UAE, Gulf News, 02 November 2011

Dubbed Best in Dubai, Pinoy Choir Wows UAE Audience, GMA News on 10 November 2011