About the event
Discover three nights of extraordinary music, from opera to Bach's piano masterpieces!
Three nights. Three unforgettable recitals. One extraordinary musical experience.
From 9 to 11 December, Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 brings together world-class musicians for three consecutive evenings at the Cultural Foundation. Spanning operatic favourites, chamber music and Bach’s celebrated keyboard works, the series showcases the piano’s expressive range, from accompanying the human voice and partnering with the violin to taking centre stage in a solo recital.
The performances open with celebrated French tenor Benjamin Bernheim and Canadian pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson in an evening of operatic arias and beloved songs. The following night, internationally acclaimed violinist Lisa Batiashvili joins Georgian pianist Giorgi Gigashvili for a captivating programme spanning Beethoven, Prokofiev, Bardanashvili and Franck. The series concludes with Korean-American pianist Minsoo Sohn performing Book One of Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, a masterpiece of musical depth and invention.
Experience the complete Piano Recital Series with an exclusive package offering 33% off the combined individual ticket price, bringing together three distinctive musical experiences in one booking.
Piano Recital Series ticket holders will receive a complimentary nightly programme for each of the three performances.
Getting there
Cultural Foundation
Cultural Foundation - Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St(2nd St) - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates







