Chopard contributes to the support of the Abu Dhabi Festival 2023
The prestigious Swiss Chopard House, in cooperation with its partners in the Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons Company, supported the Abu Dhabi Festival to honor four leading international personalities with specially designed awards from Chopard.
The Abu Dhabi Festival honored each of the artists:
American composer, arranger and pianist David Shire
Sir Ian Isaac Stutzker CBD, banker, musician and philanthropist
Music composer John C. Debney
Iraqi musician and oud player, Naseer Shamma
Peruvian opera singer Juan Diego Florez, famous for leading the “tenor” group
Contemporary Spanish dancer and choreographer María Bagis, one of the most famous female flamenco artists in the world
Music producer Robert Townson is the most prolific producer of film music cinematic In the world
Chinese composer Tan Dun, one of the most influential classical composers, fuses the musical traditions of his homeland with contemporary Western influences
Inspiration in all fields
On this occasion, Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Creative Director of Chopard, said: “Art and music have always been sources of inspiration for me, and Chopard is pleased to be part of this partnership with the Abu Dhabi Festival, which brings together various fields of creativity.”
In a statement, Her Excellency Hoda Alkhamis Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Foundation for Culture and Arts, said: “Each year, the Abu Dhabi Festival Award honors the distinguished career of artists who have made significant contributions to the arts and music. We are pleased to partner with Chopard to present the tenth edition of this award to eight
Prominent personalities from around the world who have influenced the music, dance and film industries over the course of their careers.”
The Abu Dhabi Festival Award has become synonymous with cultural excellence since its launch in 2012 in cooperation with Chopard. The award is awarded every year to honor distinguished personalities for their exceptional contributions to the enrichment of various fields of the arts.