Experience the Magic of Carl Orff’s Iconic Masterpiece Reimagined Through Modern Dance – 23 & 24 May 2025
If you’re searching for the next unmissable cultural event in Dubai, look no further than Carmina Burana – The Ballet at Dubai Opera. Taking place on 23 and 24 May 2025, this awe-inspiring performance blends classical music with bold, modern choreography by world-renowned artist Edward Clug, brought to life by the Maribor Ballet of the Slovene National Theatre.
This is your chance to witness a groundbreaking interpretation of one of the most famous classical works ever composed — Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana — performed on one of the Middle East’s most prestigious stages.
🎭 What is Carmina Burana?
Originally composed in 1936, Carmina Burana is a dramatic cantata based on 13th-century poems found in the Codex Buranus. The music is celebrated for its powerful, rhythm-driven composition, especially the explosive opening and closing movement, “O Fortuna”, which has become a cinematic and cultural staple.
Why It’s Still Relevant Today
Carmina Burana speaks to timeless themes: fate, fortune, desire, and the human condition. These themes are now explored not just musically, but through movement in Edward Clug’s visceral choreography.
💃 Edward Clug’s Vision: Ballet Meets the Wheel of Fortune
Acclaimed choreographer Edward Clug brings a fresh perspective to Orff’s masterpiece by transforming it into a full-length contemporary ballet. Clug draws inspiration from the cycles of nature and desire, using a circular formation of 30 dancers to symbolize the ever-turning Wheel of Fortune — the central motif in O Fortuna.
Key Elements of the Production:
- 🔄 Circular staging that enhances the symbolic depth of the performance
- 🧠 Emotionally charged movement reflecting longing, lust, and transformation
- 🌍 A universal story that connects with modern audiences
- 🎶 Live music interpretation of Orff’s powerful score
📅 Event Details
- Event Title: Carmina Burana – The Ballet
- Venue: Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai
- Dates:
- Friday, 23 May 2025
- Saturday, 24 May 2025
- Performed by: Maribor Ballet, Slovene National Theatre
- Choreography: Edward Clug
- Age Restriction: 6+ years only (ticket required for entry)
- Dress Code: Smart elegant (no shorts, flip-flops, or overly casual wear)
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Ticket Price: Starting from AED 330
- Booking: Book tickets directly via Dubai Opera
- Best Seats Available Now – Secure your preferred location early
- No refunds/exchanges, except in the event of cancellation
✅ Why You Should Attend
- 🌟 One of Dubai’s top cultural events of 2025
- 🩰 World-class ballet meets epic classical music
- 🎼 A chance to experience O Fortuna as never before — live and in motion
- 🕌 An unforgettable evening at the iconic Dubai Opera