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Abu Dhabi Festival Honors Lucas & Arthur Jussen's Arab World Premiere Performance

Renowned piano duo captivates audiences with a mesmerizing evening of classical repertoire at The Red Theater, The Arts Center NYU Abu Dhabi

Rave Staff

21 Feb 2024

21 February 2024

Abu Dhabi Festival is elated to announce the triumphant success of the Arab World Premiere performance by the acclaimed piano duo Lucas & Arthur Jussen. Held on February 19th at The Red Theater, The Arts Center NYU Abu Dhabi, the event enchanted audiences with an evening of extraordinary musicality and artistry.


The program for the evening featured a rich and diverse selection of works by renowned composers including Mozart, Schumann, Widmann, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff. Through their impeccable technique and profound musical expression, Lucas & Arthur Jussen showcased their versatility and mastery of the classical repertoire, taking the audience on an unforgettable musical journey filled with passion, emotion, and sublime beauty.


Her Excellency Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi Festival, expressed her delight at the festival's commitment to enriching Abu Dhabi's cultural landscape and reinforcing its global reputation as a hub for the arts and creators. She emphasized the significance of presenting the first-ever performance in the Arab world by the talented brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen, who shared their profound passion for classical music and timeless masterpieces with the festival audience.


The festival serves as a platform for fostering cultural dialogue, celebrating artistic excellence, and promoting human connection. Through the transcendent power of music, Abu Dhabi Festival emerges as a beacon of renewal, coexistence, and peace, bringing together audiences from diverse backgrounds to share in the transformative experience of live performance.


Lucas & Arthur Jussen, recognized as one of the most sought-after piano duos of our time, delivered a mesmerizing performance that captivated the audience and reaffirmed their status as global icons in the world of classical music. Their seamless collaboration and virtuosic interpretation left a lasting impression, showcasing their extraordinary talent and earning accolades from both critics and music lovers alike.

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