If you think classical music is distant, polite, or predictable — this concert will shatter that illusion instantly Russian Classics Abu Dhabi.

Russian Classics Abu Dhabi - On Saturday, 14 February 2026, Abu Dhabi hosts a breathtaking, elite cultural experience that goes far beyond music.
Russian Classics is not about history. It’s about human emotion, resilience, and raw expression — delivered live by the UAE National Orchestra at one of the most prestigious venues in the region.

🌌 Why “Russian Classics” Is Essential in 2026

Some of the most deeply felt music ever written came from three fearless composers who turned struggle, imagination, and courage into sound:

🎵 Dmitri Shostakovich
🎵 Igor Stravinsky
🎵 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Their works don’t describe places.
They expose people — their doubts, hopes, defiance, tenderness, and triumph.

This concert is a certified, expert-curated celebration of:

• Human resilience
• Emotional honesty
• Musical genius that still moves hearts worldwide

This is proven, research-backed greatness, performed live.

🎶 Program Highlights — What You’ll Experience

✨ Shostakovich – Overture on Russian and Kirghiz Folk Themes
A lively, uplifting opening — a celebration of friendship and shared musical heritage, bursting with color and optimism.

✨ Stravinsky – Pulcinella Suite
Elegant, witty, and playful. A bold reinvention of 18th-century music, transformed into something fresh, ironic, and irresistible.

✨ Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 5
The emotional climax. From introspection to triumph, this symphony conquers the heart and leaves audiences transformed.

Together, these masterpieces reveal the full spectrum of human expression — from quiet reflection to fearless joy.

📍 Russian Classics Abu Dhabi Event Details — Plan Now

📅 Russian Classics Abu Dhabi Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026
⏰ Russian Classics Abu Dhabi Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎼 Russian Classics Abu Dhabi Concert Starts: 7:30 PM (sharp)

📍  Venue: The Red Theater
🎭 The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

⚠️Russian Classics Abu Dhabi Important:
Latecomers are only admitted during intermission. This is a focused, distraction-free performance.

🎟️ Ticket Prices & Categories (AED)

🎫 Ticket prices range from AED 250 to AED 550

Seating Categories:

• 💎 Diamond
• 🥇 Platinum
• 🥈 Gold
• 🥉 Silver

✔️ Prices include VAT
⚠️ Ticketmaster service fees apply
❌ No refund or cancellation

🎟️ Ticket Limit:
Maximum 8 tickets per person / credit card

This is a limited-capacity, exclusive cultural event — seats will sell out quietly and quickly.

🛒 Where to Book Tickets (Official & Risk-Free)

✔️ Tickets are available only via Ticketmaster UAE
✔️ This is the verified, official, and certified booking platform

♿ Wheelchair / Accessibility Seating:
📧 Email customerservice@ticketmaster.ae

🎻 Performed by the UAE National Orchestra

The UAE National Orchestra brings expert interpretation, precision, and emotional depth to this program. Their performances are trusted, authoritative, and internationally respected, making this concert a guaranteed high-caliber experience.

⚠️ Entry Rules & Dress Code (Read Carefully)

To preserve the atmosphere:

• 👶 Ages 6+ only
• 👔 Formal / Business Attire or National Dress required
• 📵 All phones and electronic devices must be switched off
• 📸 No professional cameras or recording equipment
• 🎥 No video or audio recording allowed
• 🚫 No entry after the performance begins (except intermission)

This is not casual entertainment.
This is art, uninterrupted.

💡 Why This Concert Matters (Insider Insight)

In a world of noise, Russian Classics offers silence, focus, and depth.

It is:

• 🎼 Authentic & official
• 🎼 Emotionally powerful
• 🎼 Culturally essential
• 🎼 Elegant and elite
• 🎼 Perfect for Valentine’s weekend
• 🎼 Top-ranking cultural content in the UAE

Whether you’re a seasoned classical music lover or attending your first orchestral concert, this evening converts curiosity into admiration.

🚀 Final Call — Book Now

Some performances entertain.
Others stay with you for life.

✨ Russian Classics at NYU Abu Dhabi is:

• Amazing
• Breathtaking
• Powerful
• Irresistible

🎟️ Secure your seats now.
🎼 Dress well. Arrive early. Listen deeply.

Music speaks when words fail — and this night speaks volumes. 🎶