Abu Dhabi, UAE – The UAE National Orchestra launched the musical work “Men, God is Men”.
It is a speech by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in honor of the nation’s protectors and their courage and dedication to defending citizens and residents.
The work combines orchestral music and choral sounds.
The musical piece presents the poem of His Highness the President of the Emirates in a renewed manner that highlights its musical dimensions and reflects the courage of the protectors and their dedication to serving and defending the homeland.
Promoting unity concepts
The National Orchestra was established to reflect the cultural voice of the UAE and promote concepts of unity and harmony among its people through music.
Cultural expressions are an influential means of reflecting shared identity and collective feelings of gratitude in times that require community solidarity and unity around the homeland.
The orchestra presents this piece, composed by Muhammad Al-Ahmad, in a new orchestral arrangement prepared by composer and music arranger Ahmed Al-Muji.
The musicians meet with the orchestra’s choir to present a musical combination that highlights the rhythmic richness of the piece and its expressive traditions, while employing modern orchestral colors that add a renewed musical dimension to the work.
Highlighting your Emirati identity
The musical performance begins with a chanting section performed by the choir, establishing the rhythmic and vocal framework for the work.
This was before the orchestra gradually joined with all its members to participate in it.
As the work develops, the orchestra’s vocal layers grow, leading to the addition of soprano voices that add a contemplative dimension characterized by depth and harmony to the closing passage.
Based on its deep roots in the UAE’s musical heritage, and with the participation of musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, the country’s National Orchestra emphasizes the role of orchestral music in highlighting the UAE’s identity and rich cultural fabric.
The musical show is available to watch through the official digital channels of the UAE National Orchestra.
It is accompanied by a video showing the orchestra and choir performing the musical work.
