DUBAI: The “Hegra Candlelit Classics” concert series — headed by renowned pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, the world-famous Swiss Orchestra, and award-winning singer-songwriter James Blunt — is returning to AlUla in January.
The cherished candlelight concerts will take place at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, coinciding with the Winter at Tantora festival.
The concert will feature a repertoire of live classical music performed by Einaudi on Jan. 18 alongside a talented mix of Saudi musicians.
Einaudi’s breakthrough came with “Le Onde” (1996), followed by a series of influential albums blending classical and minimalist elements.
His ambitious project “Seven Days Walking” and recent solo piano album “Underwater” showcase his evolving artistry, earning him the prestigious Opus Klassik award in 2022.
Blunt, renowned for hit singles such as “You’re Beautiful” and “Goodbye My Lover,” will perform at AlUla’s Maraya Concert Hall on Feb. 9.
The British musician’s 2004 debut album “Back to Bedlam” was the UK’s best-selling album of the 2000s, and set the scene for his popularity ever since.
The Swiss Orchestra will headline on Jan. 19 during Winter at Tantora. The orchestra has dazzled global audiences with renditions of famous Swiss composers and legendary figures including Beethoven and Mozart.
