Celebrate the Valentine’s season with the romantic melodies from Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and more! Perfect Valentine’s experience!

The concert opens with Rachmaninoff’s Unfinished String Quartets, early emotional works, followed by his sublime Vocalise - a tender wordless song.

In the second half, enjoy the romantic melodies of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and The Nutcracker ballets, followed by his lyrical String Quartet No. 1 in D major featuring the beloved Andante cantabile. The evening concludes with Borodin’s Nocturne.

The concert makes part of Strings & Dreams – Virtuoso Sunday Series, where each concert takes the audience on a refined journey - through cities, composers and moods – inviting listeners to dream, reflect, and be inspired. Other concerts of the series:

Sunday ,14 September 2025, 6:00 PM |VERDI & VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS

Sunday, 10 May 2026, 6:00 PM |MOZART & BEETHOVEN – Vienna’s Finest

Performed by the Baldaquin Ensemble, a world-class string quartet comprising some of the most talented and acclaimed musicians in the classical music scene. It features cellist Petr Gladysh, a three-time prize-winner at the Karl Davydov International Competition and winner of the European Music Competition Paolo Serrao in Italy. Joining him is violist Anna Larionova-Gladysh, a winner of prestigious awards, including the Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition, Rovere d'Oro Prize, and Tadini International Music Competition in Italy.

Violinist Sergei Belozertsev, a laureate of the Andrea Postacchini International Violin Competition and the Mario Fillioley Competition in Italy, will also perform, along with violinist Daria Kuchenova, prize-winner of the Beethoven Competition in the Czech Republic and of the Musahodzhaeva International Competition.

In collaboration with Alena Lavdovskaya, a Dubai-based contemporary artist famous for her stunning body sketches, fashion illustrations and digital art. Alena regularly collaborates with iconic luxury brands and has created the magical 2025 Dubai Mall Christmas & New Year campaign. Alena has created a series of exclusive artworks that reflect the emotional landscapes of the Strings & Dreams Series. These original pieces will be displayed at Dubai Opera and available to buy on the days of performances. A unique experience how classical music can inspire contemporary art where music becomes visible.

EARLY BIRD OFFER - 20% off, valid until August 31, 2025, applicable to General Admission tickets only. Use promo code EARLYBIRD.

For the Strings & Dreams Series only, YOUTHGO promo code - 50% off for children, students, and people of determination. Offer is limited. Applicable to General Admission tickets only.

Offers are not cumulative and cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions/ offers.

Season Ticket Packages for the Strings & Dreams and/or Young Maestro – Sunday Morning Family Series, available from September 1, 2025. Book multiple events presented by Baldaquin Culture and save: 2 events -10% off, 3 or more events - 20% off.

Young Maestro: 14 September 2025 Little Violin, Big Adventure, 15 February 2026 A Valentine Family Concert, 10 May 2026 Meet the String Family.

Season Ticket bookings are available via the Dubai Opera Box Office boxoffice@dubaiopera.com applicable to General Admission tickets and Preferred Seating.

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Below 6 years old are not permitted for the event.

Dubai Opera is the ideal venue to celebrate elegance and style. Kindly avoid overly casual or provocative attire, such as shorts or flip flops, to uphold our venue standards. Guests not complying with the dress code will not be permitted entry.

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Concert Programme:

 

Part I

·        Rachmaninoff - Unfinished String Quartet No. 2 in C minor

·        Rachmaninoff - Unfinished String Quartet No. 1 in G minor

·        Rachmaninoff - Vocalise

 

Intermission – 20 min

 

Part II

·        Tchaikovsky - Excerpts from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker ballets

·        Tchaikovsky - String Quartet No. 1 in D major

·        Borodin - Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2

Approximately 1h and 40 minutes including an intermission