The Royal Opera House Muscat (ROHM) promises a spectacular end to the year with a captivating line-up of world-class performances, blending music, drama, and cultural storytelling to enchant audiences of all ages.
La Fille Du Regiment
The month begins on a high note with Gaetano Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment” a charming opera filled with wit and infectious melodies. Scheduled for the 5th and 7th of December, the production boasts an acclaimed cast including Jessica Pratt and Antonino Siragusa, accompanied by La Corelli Orchestra under the baton of Antonello Allemandi. Opera enthusiasts can delve deeper into the masterpiece with a pre-show Opera Talk on the 4th of December at the Music Library.
On the 6th of December, the spotlight shifts to the “Piano Duel”, an exhilarating showcase of virtuosity featuring pianists Aristo Sham and Nikolai Kuznetsov. In collaboration with Salle Gaveau, the evening will feature piano classics such as Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, offering an engaging experience where the audience gets to vote for their favourite performer.
Piano Duel
Diversity continues on the 12th of December with “Desert Bridges”, a free concert uniting Swiss and Omani musicians, followed by the stunning “Swords of Wisdom” on the 19th and 20th of December. This Taiwanese production fuses martial arts, drumming, and acrobatics in a visually striking tale of courage.
Swords of Wisdom
The year concludes with a New Year’s Eve Gala Concert headlined by bass-baritone Erwin Schrott and the Petersburg Northern Symphonia Orchestra. Conducted by Fabio Mastrangelo, the programme includes timeless opera classics and Strauss waltzes, ensuring a magical farewell to 2024.
Erwin Schrott
Families can also enjoy free events such as an Open House on the 21st December and storytelling sessions, while music aficionados can attend the Emerging Talents lecture on Paganini on the 9th of December.
