Echoes of Earth – Voices of Nature in Motion, Sound and Light

A multi-arts performance about Forests, Oceans, and our Future.

After being performed in Dubai College and TODA theater, ‘Echoes of Earth’ is coming to Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.

Step into a multi-dimensional experience where live classical music, breathtaking visuals, and compelling storytelling bring to life the beauty and fragility of our planet’s most vital ecosystems—Oceans and Forests.

Experience the fusion of Arts and Science as they come together to illuminate climate change in action and reveal our profound connection to Nature. Immerse yourself in the human brain to discover how we can heal the planet. Be ready to be moved and inspired!

This 90-minute experience, created by Cyril Escaravage in association with Stéphane Ferrault, offers a fresh perspective on the wonders of nature and the need to protect them.

This mesmerizing fusion of arts is to be discovered in Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Zayed Theater on Thursday 29th of May at 8:00 PM.

Doors open at 7:30pm with representatives from Emirates Nature—WWF, Climate Fresk, and Chalhoub Group present to welcome attendees and engage them in meaningful conversations around environmental awareness and sustainability.

Musicians

Ina Chareli, piano

Jelena Matvejevskaja, piano

Anna Lashko, cello

Natalia Vaskinona, violin

Crosby Delaney Barrett, Viola

Naram Rashed, Viola

Mariam Buzhgulashvilli, violin

Janis Bukowski, Bass

Stephane Ferrault, clarinet

Actors

Sofia Misseri

Daniel Royall Smith

Mia Tahan

Cyril Escaravage

In Collaboration with: 

Part I

Jules Massenet (1842 - 1912) Meditation from Thais Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) Aquarium from Carnival of the Animals Frédéric Chopin (1810 - 1849) Prelude No 15 Op. 28 Sergei Rachmaninov (1873 - 1943) Elégie Claude Debussy (1862 - 1918) Clair de lune Arvo Pärt (born 1935) Spiegel im Spiegel

Part II

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Siciliano Ottorino Respighi (1879 - 1936) Notturno Frederic Chopin (1810 - 1849) Etude revolutionaire Jacques Offenbach (1819 - 1880) Les larmes de Jacqueline Manuel de Falla (1876 - 1946) Ritual Dance of Fire Philip Glass (born 1937) Etude No 6 in F minor

Part III

Antonin Dvořák (1841 - 1904) Silent Woods from Bohemian Forest Op. 68 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Concerto for Piano No 1 BWV 1052 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) Danse Macabre Maurice Ravel (1875 - 1937) Adagio from Concerto for Piano in G Major Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) Air on the G string

  • Date : May 29, 2025
  • Time : 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Asia/Dubai)
  • Venue : Zayed Theater, SUAD Campus

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