THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: The Tempest – Music of the Age of Shakespeare

November 15, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Qatar National Library

Experience the magic of timeless melodies that once filled the theatres and royal courts of Shakespeare’s England. Join us for a captivating performance that brings to life the sounds and spirit of the Elizabethan era, featuring members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside actors from the Doha Players and voices from the Doha Chamber Choir.

 

PERFORMERS:
Daniel Edelhoff: cornetto, trumpet
Tomoki Kirita: cornetto, trumpet
Sebastian C. Zuluaga: sackbut
Yoshiko Koyama: bassoon
Ines Wein: violin
Tobias Gette: violin
Martino Piroddi: viola
Kahraman Seref: viola
Christoph Schmitz: cello
Julie Sgarro: harp
Joris Laenen: organ, trumpet
Alexander Kamenarov: percussion, timpani
Maria Klimenko, soprano
Qatar Chamber Choir
The Doha Players

 

PROGRAMME:
William Shakespeare (1564-1616):
Henry V, Act IV, Scene 3
The English Camp

Cesare Bendinelli (1542-1617):
Sonata 336

William Brade (1560-1630):
The Queens Intrada
Intrada of the Young Princess
Mascharad of the Noblewomen

William Shakespeare (1564-1616):
The Tempest, Act V, Scene 1
Before Prospero’s Cell

Matthew Locke (1621-1677):
Incidental Suite for “The Tempest”

Robert Johnson (1583-1633): ‬
‪Full Fathom Five

Thomas Morley (1557-1602):
It was a lover and his lass

John Dowland (1562-1626):
Come Again

William Brade (1560-1630):
Paduana
Gaillard
Allmand

William Shakespeare (1564-1616):
Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act V, Scene 1
Athens, the palace of Theseus

Thomas Morley (1557-1602):
April is in my Mistress’ face

John Dowland (1562-1626):
Can She Excuse my Wrongs

 

Audience members must register on the QNL event webpage to attend the event.