Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra

❤️ In Love with the UAE 🇦🇪

The Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra (EYSO), under the direction of its Music Director and Conductor, Maestro Riad Kudsi, together with its young members, extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation for graciously hosting and supporting our concert, “Tribute to the UAE"
We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to the members of the Dubai Chamber Orchestra, Elfa Choir, the oriental instrumentalists, and the distinguished singer Somer Al Najjar for their outstanding participation, which contributed greatly to the success of this artistic and humanitarian event.
This concert was a message of love and loyalty through which we expressed the highest values of belonging, solidarity, and affection for the United Arab Emirates.
🇦🇪 With love and gratitude to the UAE and its people. 🇦🇪

❤️ في حب الإمارات 🇦🇪

تتقدم أوركسترا الإمارات السيمفونية للشباب (EYSO)، بقيادة مديرها وقائدها المايسترو رياض قدسي، وبمشاركة جميع أعضائها الناشئين، بخالص الشكر والتقدير إلى مؤسسة سلطان بن علي العويس الثقافية على استضافتها الكريمة واحتضانها لحفلنا «في حب الإمارات».
كما نتوجه بالشكر الجزيل إلى أعضاء أوركسترا دبي لموسيقا الحجرة، وكورال إلفة، وعازفي الآلات الشرقية، والفنان المغني القدير سومر النجار، على مشاركتهم المميزة التي أسهمت في إنجاح هذا الحدث الفني والإنساني.
لقد كان هذا الحفل رسالة محبة ووفاء، عبّرنا من خلاله عن أسمى معاني الانتماء والتضامن والمحبة لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
#الإماراتالعربيةالمتحدة

🎼 A TRIBUTE TO THE UAE 🇦🇪

The Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation and the Emirates Youth Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Dubai Chamber Orchestra, Ilfa Choir, and Vocalist Somer Najjar, cordially invite you to a special musical evening celebrating the spirit, heritage, and enduring values of the United Arab Emirates.
✨ Featuring:
🎻 Emirati national and heritage songs and music
🎼 Masterpieces from the international classical repertoire
Conducted by Maestro Riad Kudsi
This special concert reflects the solidarity of the participating artists and their deep appreciation for the UAE and its enduring commitment to security, stability, and the well-being of all who call it home.
Music is a message of love and loyalty... and the UAE is a symbol of safety and generosity.
📍 Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation Theatre
📅 20 June 2026
🕗 8:00 PM
We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and appreciation.

🎻✨ Proud moment for EYSO! ✨🎻

Lana Koudsi and Yicheng Liu, members of EYSO and students of Mr. Kudsi at the Dubai National Conservatory, proudly represent the UAE at the Kocian International Violin Competition in Ústí nad Orlicí, Czech Republic. Holding the UAE flag, they are competing in Categories 2 and 3. 🇦🇪
This morning, they had their final rehearsal with the piano for the first round. The Opening Ceremony takes place at 12:00, followed by Lana’s performance at 1:00 pm alongside around 30 competitors, where she will perform the mandatory piece, Dvořák’s Sonatina. Yicheng will take the stage at 5:00 pm with 25 competitors.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and talent. Wishing them the very best of luck! 🍀🎶