Firdaus Orchestra is an initiative of Expo City Dubai, an all-women ensemble based out of the United Arab Emirates.
[1][2] Firdaus Orchestra was founded by Reem Al Hashimy, the Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.
[5] In its second season the Orchestra was joined by Nigerian artist Sunmisola Agebebi, Beyonce for the launch of the Royal Atlantis, "Asia's Vocal Supreme" Katrina Velarde of The Philippines, Atif Aslam and were selected to be a part of the Disney 100-year celebration taking the stage for the Disney Princess Concerts in Dubai.
[5] The Reinvent Series was launched on World Music Day (21 June) with a 1-hour film featuring rearranged pieces of renowned German composer Johannes Brahms.
[8] The Series' debut sees the all-women orchestra perform four of Brahms' compositions: Hungarian Dance, Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Symphony #3 and Variations on a Theme by Haydn.