Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Elias Grandy for the opening concert of the 2025/26 season; an evening devoted to the rich, expressive world of Robert Schumann. The programme begins with the dramatic Genoveva Overture, followed by the beloved Piano Concerto in A minor, performed by internationally acclaimed pianist Zee Zee. After the intermission, the orchestra presents Schumann’s powerful Symphony No. 2 in C major, a work of emotional intensity and triumphant spirit.

ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Zee Zee, piano

PROGRAMME:
Robert Schumann:
Overture to Genoneva, Op. 81
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54

INTERMISSION

Robert Schumann:
Symphony No. 2 in C Major, Op. 61

Experience an evening of vivid musical storytelling as conductor Elias Grandy leads the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme bursting with rhythm and flair. The concert opens with Friedrich Gulda’s genre-defying Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, performed by QPO’s Hassan Moataz El Molla, a dazzling fusion of classical tradition with jazz, funk, and improvisation. After the intermission, the orchestra turns to the vibrant spirit of Spain with Manuel de Falla’s evocative Three-Cornered Hat Suites, brimming with folkloric energy and theatrical drama. The evening concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov’s brilliant Capriccio Espagnol, a virtuosic showcase of orchestral colour inspired by Spanish melodies and dances.

ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello

PROGRAMME:

Friedrich Gulda:
Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra

INTERMISSION

Manuel de Falla:
El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat) Suite No. 1
El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat) Suite No. 2

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov:
Capriccio Espagnol , Op.34

As part of Qatar Museums’ Year of Culture with Argentina and Chile, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents a special preview performance in Doha ahead of its upcoming concert at the world-renowned Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires on 17 September. This cross-cultural programme, conducted by Argentine maestro Enrique Diemecke, celebrates the rich musical dialogue between Qatar and Latin America. The evening features Astor Piazzolla’s iconic Concerto for Bandoneón “Aconcagua”, performed by acclaimed soloist Victor Hugo Villena, as well as works by celebrated Argentine composers Esteban Benzecry and Alberto Ginastera. Representing Qatar’s contemporary music scene, the Philharmonic will perform compositions by Dana Alfardan and Nasser Sahim, blending cinematic textures with the spirit of traditional Arabic music. This concert offers Doha audiences a unique opportunity to experience the programme that will represent Qatar on one of the world’s greatest stages.

ARTISTS:
Enrique Diemecke, conductor
Victor Hugo Villena, bandoneón

PROGRAMME:

Esteban Benzecry: Obertura Tanguera
Dana Alfardan: Tempest “Polaris” & “Borealis”
Astor Piazzolla: Concerto for Bandoneón “Aconcagua”

INTERMISSION

Alberto Ginastera: Variaciones Concertantes, Op.23

Nasser Sahim: Four Seasons & Spirit of Maqam