There is a significant event taking place at AlUla, a famous historical and cultural landmark, which marks the beginning of Villa Hegra. The Paris National Opera and the Villa collaborated on this initiative, which aims to bring together the best of French lyrical art and Saudi cultural heritage.
The programme, which falls under the purview of cultural dialogue, seeks to enhance Saudi Arabia's creative environment by offering an immersive experience in a setting that is both old and modern. In the centre of the festivities, Villa Hegra becomes a bridge that unites antiquity and modernity, a place where the art of the Paris Opera will coexist peacefully with Arab tradition.
The esteemed Paris National Opera, with its well-known performers showcasing their skills in a stimulating setting, is the highlight of this event. With a global career, they all provide a distinctive take on ballet and opera classics. A plethora of abilities that promises extraordinary performances, showing the range and richness of lyrical art.
Renowned performers like tenor Benjamin Bernheim and soprano Elsa Dreisig work with the Paris National Opera. With their virtuosity and widely lauded interpretation, these extraordinary talents, who have gained recognition on the global arena, will enhance the occasion.
Under the supervision of conductor Lorenzo Viotti, the Paris National Opera Orchestra will perform well-known pieces concurrently, showcasing a wide range of musical styles from modern compositions to opera classics. Prima ballerina Sae Eun Park will also be attending the occasion, adding a choreographic element to the festivities. Her work, which combines elegance and skill, will interact with AlUla's millennium-old building to produce a spectacle that is both visually and emotionally striking.
The AlUla festival is billed as a veritable homage to art, showing how artistic expression and culture can act as bridges to unite people via enlightening and engaging experiences.
