A bold symphonic concert exploring the past, the present—and what lies beyond

Get ready for a powerful musical statement as the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra returns to TODA with its first concert after a short break. More than a performance—this is a declaration: classical music is alive, evolving, and ready to surprise you.

“Rachmaninoff & Beyond” invites you to rediscover the genius of Sergei Rachmaninoff—not as a museum piece of the Romantic era, but as a daring innovator who continues to inspire music across genres to this day.

Led by conductor and artistic director Nicolas Mann, this immersive concert is part of the orchestra’s signature series that reframes classical music with narrative, humor, and deep emotional insight.
The program features Rachmaninoff’s most iconic works: Piano Concerto No. 2, Vocalise, Etudes-Tableaux and more.

But the evening doesn’t stop there. The second half of the concert takes you far beyond tradition, revealing how Rachmaninoff’s musical DNA lives on in today’s hits. Hear bold symphonic interpretations of songs by Muse and Celine Dion—artists whose work has been directly shaped by Rachmaninoff’s melodies and harmonies—alongside other contemporary surprises, all reimagined for a full symphonic orchestra.

With a full symphonic orchestra, immersive visual environments, and bold musical surprises, this concert is for classical lovers, curious newcomers, and anyone ready to experience something extraordinary.
Don’t expect a recital. Expect a revelation.