Classical music and certain types of EDM (particularly trance) just go together. The dramatic build-ups, the multiphonic layering, the synths, the drums, the bittersweet symphonies, neck-creeping goosebumps, the transcendent highs, and atmospheric drops—these elements create a synergy that transcends genres. If Mozart were alive today, he might drop some filthy psytrance on his Soundcloud page.
Requiem in Slay Minor:
This unique blend of classical and electronic music is explored in tracks like Teisto’s Adagio for Strings, Martin Garrix’s Pizza, Apashe’s Lacrimosa, and High Contrast x Underworld’s Two Hundred and Thirty-Eight Days. But why stop at samples?
Iconic London club and dance music phenomenon Ministry of Sound is bringing a very special experience to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena this November. Ministry of Sound Classical celebrates the ‘Greatest Moments in Dance Music’ with a full orchestra conducted by David Mahoney.
On November 7, ravers are invited to the entertainment venue for an evening of ‘big fish, little fish, mahogany box’. MAC Global is bringing the event to Dubai to celebrate 30 years of Ministry of Sound excellence, and tickets start at Dhs199.
Dance Meets Symphony:
Find out what happens when you put the biggest club anthems of all time through a philharmonic finishing school. Expect to hear re-imagined versions of tracks like The Chemical Brothers’ Hey Boy Hey Girl, Dario G’s Sunchyme, Faithless’ Insomnia (imagine the drop on this), and Fatboy Slim’s Right Here, Right Now.
Pump Up the Cello:
Speaking about the announcement, Dan Goldberg, MAC Global co-founder, said: “Ministry of Sound has been the home of dance culture since the 90s, and we’re bringing that same vibe to Coca-Cola Arena—albeit with a twist. Hearing the all-time biggest club anthems re-imagined with a full orchestra in a classical style will be epic.”
You can now register for the pre-sale on the coca-cola-arena.com website. Pre-sale tickets will go live on Thursday, August 22, at 8 a.m., and general sales will launch on Friday, August 23, at 8 a.m.
Coca-Cola Arena, City Walk, Thursday, November 7, from Dhs199. coca-cola-arena.com
