On December 7, world-renowned pianist and UNESCO collaborator Omar Harfouch will take the stage at Dubai Opera alongside Hollywood star Orlando Bloom for a 30-minute performance centred on Harfouch's lifelong quest for global peace through music.
A Peace Advocate on the World Stage
Omar Harfouch has built an extraordinary reputation by bridging classical and oriental music traditions — a reflection of his French-Lebanese roots. He is celebrated not only for his virtuosity but for his role as a global peace advocate.
His recent milestones underscore that standing. At the Venice Film Festival in September 2024, he received the Best Achievement for Peace Award from the Better World Fund — presented by Hollywood star Kevin Costner. Days later in early November, Harfouch became the first artist to perform at the Vatican's Apostolic Library, where he delivered his Concerto for Peace before receiving the Vatican Jubilee 2025 Pontifical Medal — with Pope Francis referring to him as a "pilgrim of peace."
What to Expect at Dubai Opera
The Dubai Opera performance will feature the Ensemble Sequentiae Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Mathieu Bonnin, along with the legendary flamenco duo Chico & The Gypsies. At the heart of the programme is Harfouch's signature work, Concerto pour la Paix — a composition that weaves together Eastern and Western musical traditions into a sweeping statement of unity.
Orlando Bloom, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador known for his own humanitarian commitments, will bring additional star power to an occasion that is expected to draw cultural icons and political leaders from across the world to one of Dubai's most iconic venues.
An Event That Goes Beyond Music
This performance is more than a concert. It is a statement — one that uses music as a vehicle for dialogue at a time when the world is in particular need of it. The combination of Harfouch's artistic vision, Bloom's celebrity and humanitarian credentials, and the grandeur of Dubai Opera makes December 7 a genuinely unmissable evening.
Tickets and further details are available through the Dubai Opera box office.
