‘The Silent Conductor’ Steve Barnett, who, armed with only a baton and without saying a word, inspires audiences of up to 30,000 non-musicians to play music together, will be in action in Dubai this month.

Facilitating his first performance in the Middle East, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, is offering guests a unique opportunity to experience The Silent Conductor as part of an exclusive event on March 30.

Described as having an ‘exceptional gift’ by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Barnett has developed a unique non-verbal, dramatic illustration of leadership, cooperation and teamwork, known as ‘Orchestrating Success’.

Without any rehearsal, each member of the audience plays a simple percussion instrument conducted by Barnett, using only facial expressions, charisma and body language as his tools of communication.  

The audience becomes an integral part of an interactive, musical encounter that crosses all barriers of language and culture, encouraging each member to play together via the power of collaboration.

Barnett explains what guests will experience at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC: “Central to my philosophy is the notion that actions speak louder than words, so through various forms of non-verbal communication I will inspire the audience of over 300 guests to sculpt a symphony and perform as one unified orchestra, illustrating the power of team unity.”

Steve Barnett, born and raised in South Africa, has conducted and animated audiences in over 50 countries across six continents with hundreds of thousands of ‘performers’ over the past 18 years, in venues ranging from Wembley Stadium and the Royal Albert Hall in London, to bush lodges in Africa.

Lothar Quarz, general manager, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, anticipates the musical event will be a memorable experience for guests of the luxury Dubai hotel. “We are constantly looking for unique and engaging experiences to offer our guests, and The Silent Conductor is a new addition to our offering for group and meetings guests, or those simply looking for a new inspiring approach to teamwork, leadership and learning, all of which are also central to The Ritz-Carlton’s own philosophy.”

The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC will open the event to its guests and corporate clients, and a limited number of spaces are also available for the general public, a statement said.

Following the event, The Silent Conductor will be available for bookings at the luxury hotel, it said. - TradeArabia News Service