Mayssa Karaa, a Lebanese vocalist, songwriter and Berklee alumni, performs at the opening night of Berklee Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Annette Philip, a faculty member of Berklee College of Music who is also a vocalist, composer-arranger, producer, pianist and choral specialist, performing with Emmy-winning American composer Stephen Webber
Robert Gould, a creative entrepreneur, singer, actor, and motivational speaker, entertains the audience
American guitarist Steve Vai performs
Vai tweeted that he was 'excited to be performing' at the opening
Ballet dancers took to the stage for an ethereal show
Ballet dancers took to the stage for an ethereal show
Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of the Department of Community Development, and Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, enjoying the performances
Robert Gould performed with Stephen Webber
Shor Police, otherwise known as Indian pop duo Bianca Gomes and Clinton Cerejo, blend Bollywood music with international pop originals
Annette Philip performs
Audience members enjoy the opening night
Mayssa Karaa, a Lebanese vocalist, songwriter and Berklee alumni, performs at the opening night of Berklee Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari for The National
Annette Philip, a faculty member of Berklee College of Music who is also a vocalist, composer-arranger, producer, pianist and choral specialist, performing with Emmy-winning American composer Stephen Webber
Robert Gould, a creative entrepreneur, singer, actor, and motivational speaker, entertains the audience
American guitarist Steve Vai performs
Vai tweeted that he was 'excited to be performing' at the opening
Ballet dancers took to the stage for an ethereal show
Ballet dancers took to the stage for an ethereal show
Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of the Department of Community Development, and Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, enjoying the performances
Robert Gould performed with Stephen Webber
Shor Police, otherwise known as Indian pop duo Bianca Gomes and Clinton Cerejo, blend Bollywood music with international pop originals
