Immerse yourself in a magical fantasy world filled with your favourite childhood characters and marvel as they are brought to life right in front of your eyes! Inspired by dozens of timeless literary classics, A Thousand Tales is a new contemporary ballet production that crafts together a sensational tale featuring beloved characters like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Aladdin, Puss in Boots, D’Artagnan and many more, all set to the enchanting music of celebrated composer Alexey Shor. Featuring the talents of some of the most acclaimed dancers and choreographers in Europe, along with stunning set designs and luxuriously crafted costumes, A Thousand Tales is guaranteed to be an experience like no other, promising to captivate and delight adults and children alike in equal measure.
Prince Florian, The Beast
Cinderella
White Rabbit
The Beauty, Snow White
Aladdin - Rothbart
Prince Charming
Jasmine - White Swan
Each of the Principal Dancers for A Thousand Tales has been hand-picked from amongst the leading ballet companies in Europe, with most hailing from the Compania Nacional de Madrid, Teatro San Carlo Napoli and Teatro dell’Opera Roma. Along with the Corps de Ballet, they collectively represent some of the highest level of talent and skill present within the contemporary ballet world.
The Production Team for A Thousand Tales includes a number of veritable living legends within the global cultural sector. Made up of a team who have each built deservedly glowing reputations over years of working with the most renowned concert houses, theatres and halls around the globe, these remarkable individuals have now teamed up to pool all their considerable talents into creating a modern masterpiece, designed to charm and delight audiences all over the world.
CMDI (Classical Music Development Initiative) Group is one of the culture sector’s newest organisations that, in a relatively short space of time, has built a reputation for trust and excellence through its engaging premier events across the globe.
Founded and directed by some of the world’s most successful cultural entrepreneurs and managers, CMDI’s remit is that of building bridges between areas of the world through the promotion and implementation of high-quality artistic events, with a particular focus placed on classical music.
Counting numerous critically acclaimed soloists, conductors and orchestras on its roster of collaborating artists, CMDI Group stands ready to deliver the very best in cultural endeavours, its projects including concerts, ballets, competitions, opera recitals, masterclasses, festivals, academies and many others. Like culture, CMDI works across borders and boundaries to bring events to all corners of the globe, with upcoming events taking place in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
SAMIT Event Group leads the expansion of global arts and cultural heritage across the Middle East, with a strong focus on the GCC region (UAE, KSA, Bahrain). Specializing in world-class events, the group showcases classical music, opera, theatre, and performing arts while fostering cultural exchange and social responsibility. SAMIT creates unforgettable experiences that highlight both classical and contemporary music.
Through annual large-scale events like the InClassica International Music Festival and the monthly VIP Classical ‘Cultural Music Circle’ at Dubai Opera, SAMIT connects international artists, audiences, diplomats, and cultures. The group’s portfolio also includes captivating ballet performances and ice shows like Frozen Love and Snow Queen, presented with Coca-Cola Arena. SAMIT’s mission is to enrich the region’s cultural landscape with unforgettable experiences that celebrate art, diversity, Culture and inclusivity.
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