Abu Dhabi-: The Abu Dhabi Festival is delighted to reflect on the triumphant evening that unfolded at The Blue Hall, The Arts Center NYU Abu Dhabi, on 1 February 2024, featuring the exceptional talents of renowned cellist Pablo Ferrández and pianist Luis Del Valle.
Pablo Ferrández, hailed as a ‘new cello genius,’ mesmerised the audience with his captivating performance. The evening began with the enchanting melodies of Manuel de Falla’s Seven Canciones Populares, setting the tone for a musical journey that spanned diverse emotions and eras. The duo then delved into powerful and romantic territory with Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 3, Rachmaninov’s hauntingly beautiful Vocalise and Franck’s masterful Sonata in A major.
Ferrández and Del Valle’s seamless collaboration brought forth an exceptional synergy, leaving the audience in awe of their technical prowess and profound musicality. The duo’s interpretation of each piece resonated with the listeners, creating an atmosphere of pure magic within The Blue Hall.
Her Excellency Huda Ibrahim Alkhamis, Founder of Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Founder and Artistic Director of Abu Dhabi Festival, said, ‘The Abu Dhabi Festival proudly presents the Arab world premiere of Pablo Ferrández, the acclaimed cellist and exclusive Sony artist, celebrated as the new cello prodigy and winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition. He is joined by the pianist Luis del Valle, the recipient of the International Music Award from the German Broadcasting Corporation. The captivating programme features sonatas and timeless pieces by Beethoven, Rachmaninov, Franck and Manuel de Falla.’
She continued, ‘We renew our commitment to presenting global masterpieces through exclusive commissions and joint productions on the stages of Abu Dhabi. The performance revives the legacy of global classical music and the folk heritage of Spain from the early 20th century, emphasising the importance of the Abu Dhabi Festival in the region and the world as a prestigious cultural celebration which contributes to establishing Abu Dhabi as the capital of the arts and a global city for music.’
The Abu Dhabi Festival extends its heartfelt gratitude to Pablo Ferrández, Luis Del Valle and the enthusiastic audience for contributing to the success of this extraordinary musical event. This performance exemplifies the Festival’s commitment to presenting world-class talent and fostering a love for the arts within the vibrant cultural community of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Festival looks forward to continuing its mission of bringing exceptional cultural experiences to the region in the years to come.
