(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) More than 20000 witness band in action at Berlin Military Music Festival
More than 20000 spectators in the German capital Berlin witnessed the Abu Dhabi Police’s (ADP) music band as they played their national and traditional pieces in Max-Schmeling-Halle a dedicated hall for grand music concerts in the city. The performances were a part of the Berlin Military Music Festival ‘Berlin Tattoo 2014’ which was held from October 31 to November 2.
Colonel Saif Saeed Al Shamesi Chief of the Cultural and Social Activity section at the Abu Dhabi Police Clubs and Sports Activities department and Chairman of the committee accompanying the police music band said members of the band offered an “impressive and distinguished show” through their unique music.
The show started with the ‘Arab march of independence’ and was followed by a piece representing maritime heritage entitled ‘Hoa Ya Mal’ played with the oyster instrument famous for producing sounds similar to sea waves. Other traditional Emirati songs played by the ADP music band included the ‘Al Aialah Show’ entitled ‘Dari Almha’ in conjunction with the UAE celebrations of its National Flag Day. The show received great response from the audience.
“At the conclusion of its first show the ADP music band surprised the audience with the German march entitled Muss I Denn. The audience gave a standing ovation to the band for their precise and creative performance of this renowned German musical piece.
“In the evening of the same day the band participated in a collective show dedicated for military music bands” Al Shamesi said.
The band will play their piece of ‘flag music’ on the National Flag Day at the UAE Embassy in Berlin today.
Al Shamesi noted that many international military music bands participate in this Berlin festival. Through their participation the ADP music band endeavoured to introduce the UAE heritage to Berlin and to reflect the image of modernity enjoyed by the local community that includes an artistic heritage rich with patriotism and with the union of the UAE community.