The Emirates Opera Company presents:

*Concert Series - a Series of Concerts with local Opera singers living in UAE promoting Arts and Opera Theatre*

Luce e Ombra : An Evening of Italian Art Songs by Francesco Paolo Tosti

Featuring

Xavier Zhu, tenor & Enrico Lancia, piano.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 7:30pm

Venue: The Warehouse, Goshi Warehoue Village, Al Quoz 3, Dubai

An intimate journey into the world of Francesco Paolo

Tosti.

Step into a refined and evocative musical atmosphere, where luce e ombra-light and shadow-intertwine through the timeless melodies of one of Italy's most beloved composers.

Francesco Paolo Tosti, celebrated for his exquisite Romanze and Canzoni da Salotto, was not only a master of lyrical expression but also a true cosmopolitan artist. His music travelled far beyond Italy, enchanting audiences in the great salons of London, Paris, and beyond. As a voice teacher to royalty and a composer deeply attuned to the nuances of poetry and emotion, Tosti captured the delicate shades of love, longing, nostalgia, and passion with unparalleled intimacy.

This concert invites you into that intimate world-where every phrase breathes, every word resonates, and every melody unveils a hidden emotion. Through these songs, we retrace Tosti's artistic journey across cultures and hearts, from the warmth of Italian lyricism to the elegance of European high society.

An evening of refinement, depth, and beauty-where music becomes a whisper to the soul.

- Tickets are not refundable.

- food and drinks from outside are not allowed, but they can be purchased at the venue