MUSIC & PROJECTS
Orchestral music shaped by stories, culture and collaboration
Explore selected symphonic works, cinematic compositions and international collaborations by Ihab Darwish.
SYMPHONIC WORK · 2022
Symphony of Three
A four-movement interfaith symphony composed by Ihab Darwish with John Debney and David Shire, inspired by the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. The work brings together Christian, Jewish and Muslim musical traditions around themes of peace, love, tolerance and coexistence.
The project brings together 3 composers, 1 orchestra, 6 choirs, 7 vocalists and 12 soloists.
SYMPHONIC ALBUM · 2021
Hekayat: Symphonic Tales
A collection of 13 compositions bringing together 128 musicians from 20 countries. Recorded across different parts of the world, the project combines diverse musical traditions in a large-scale virtual orchestral performance presented through Emirates Palace Auditorium.
ORCHESTRAL ALBUM · 2018
Waves of My Life
Waves of My Life marked Ihab Darwish’s official orchestral debut at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. The work was performed with the Beethoven Academy Orchestra and brought together 160 musicians.
CINEMATIC ORCHESTRAL WORK
Curva Grande
Inspired by Bob Peak’s Formula 1 painting Curva Grande, this orchestral work translates the speed, danger and drama of motor racing into music. Structured in six phases, it was performed by the Los Angeles Film Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall and conducted by Leonard Slatkin.
CINEMATIC SYMPHONIC WORK
Galactic Hope
Inspired by the cosmos, the UAE’s space missions and the unifying power of music, Galactic Hope combines Emirati identity with a universal vision of exploration and hope. Ihab Darwish presented the work at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., supported by the UAE Embassy in the United States and joined by Emirati and international musicians.
