ALL-STAR BALLET GALA. Abu Dhabi Festival 2025

ALL-STAR BALLET GALA. Abu Dhabi Festival 2025

TYB Arts was invited by the Abu Dhabi Festival to produce a ballet gala as part of its prestigious annual festival.

On April 22, 2025, TYB Arts presented an extraordinary evening of ballet at the NYU Abu Dhabi Theatre, featuring principal dancers from some of the world’s most renowned ballet companies. The carefully curated program celebrated the rich tradition of ballet, showcasing works from the classical, romantic, and contemporary repertoire.

The exceptional cast included:

  • Léonore Baulac and Mathieu Ganio, Étoiles from the Paris Opera Ballet
  • Elisa Badenes and Martí Paixà, Principals of the Stuttgart Ballet
  • Emma Hawes and Aitor Arrieta, Lead Principals of English National Ballet
  • Madison Young and Jinhao Zhang, Principals of the Bayerisches Staatsballett

Thomas Yaksic Beckdorf, Managing Director of TYB Arts, commented in Aletihad newspaper: “The city is a meeting point for people from all over the world, bringing together audiences with varied artistic sensibilities and deep appreciation for global cultures. This diversity elevates the experience, making the performance not only a display of extraordinary talent but also a celebration of dance as a universal language that transcends borders.”

 

 

Boris Giltburg Performs with the Dresden Philharmonic to Mark 80 Years Since the End of WWII

Boris Giltburg Performs with the Dresden Philharmonic to Mark 80 Years Since the End of WWII

Boris Giltburg joins the Dresden Philharmonic in two special concerts commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The performances take place on 9 May in Wrocław and on 10 May at the Kulturpalast, the home of the Dresden Philharmonic.

Under the baton of conductor Krzysztof Urbański, Giltburg will perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto, a cornerstone of the Romantic repertoire known for its lyrical beauty and dramatic power.

Giltburg enjoys a close relationship with the Dresdner Philharmonie and will deepen this collaboration with an artist residency during the upcoming season.

More information here

 

 

 

Nimrod Borenstein’s  Shakespeare Premiere

Nimrod Borenstein’s Shakespeare Premiere

On March 9, 2025, composer and conductor Nimrod Borenstein conducted the English Chamber Orchestra to celebrate the orchestra’s 65th anniversary. The programme for this sold-out evening included the London premiere of his own Shakespeare Songs. He also conducted Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending and Elgar’s Serenade for Strings.

Borenstein masterfully led the orchestra, bringing to life a work that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike, earning a five-star review:

«The music is composed so as to powerfully transmute the movements and structure of the sonnet form into a musical language. … All in all, this was a distinguished debut … which deserves further dissemination. Borenstein achieves his goal of creating a showcase for Shakespeare that adds nuance and inflection to the distinguished original.»

Plays to See, Tim Hochstrasser

A Night to Remember:  Teo Gheorghiu at Meisterzyklus Bern

A Night to Remember: Teo Gheorghiu at Meisterzyklus Bern

On March 13, Teo Gheorghiu enchanted audiences at the prestigious Rezital Meisterzyklus Bern, one of the world’s most renowned piano recital series. Hailed as a “Romantic of the Modern Age”, Gheorghiu took listeners on an extraordinary musical journey that received a standing ovation.

Programme: “Dawn and Dusk of Romanticism”

  • Ludwig van Beethoven –PathétiqueMoonlight Sonatas
  • Sergei Rachmaninoff –PréludePiano Sonata No. 2
  • Maurice Ravel / Teo Gheorghiu –Adagio from Piano Concerto in G Major
  • G. Gurdjieff – Asian Songs and Rhythms Vol.1: No. 10

 

Sneak Peek at A New Partnership: Emanuel Graf & Teo Gheorghiu

Sneak Peek at A New Partnership: Emanuel Graf & Teo Gheorghiu

Cellist Emanuel Graf and pianist Teo Gheorghiu unite to form an electrifying musical duo. Graf, performing on the exquisite ‘L’Évêque de La Rochelle’ Stradivarius, is renowned for his rich, expressive tone, while Gheorghiu, described as a ‘poetic storyteller,’ brings a distinctive imagination to every interpretation.

Their programme debut is rumoured to include Schumann, Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninov…

Their 2025–2026 season will feature appearances in Munich, Puerto Rico, and across Latin America.

Stay tuned for more info!