"We are thrilled to welcome the celebrated UNESCO Artists for Peace Maestro Valery Gergiev and the World Orchestra for Peace to Abu Dhabi," founder and artistic director of the Abu Dhabi Festival, Her Excellency Mrs. Hoda Al Khamis Kanoo said. "This unparalleled event marks a most opportune beginning to the New Year and also to the Abu Dhabi Festival, which in 2011 will celebrate the theme "Harmony for Humanity" in recognition of the powerful ability of music, arts and culture to transcend difference and bring people together."
During the performance they will play classic pieces including Rossini's William Tell Overture, Prolofiev's Symphony No. 1 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5.
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