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Experience musical brilliance as the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E Minor, under the baton of Elias Grandy. Acclaimed violinist Liya Petrova takes centre stage as soloist in this beloved masterpiece, complemented by Beethoven’s dramatic Egmont Overture and his elegant Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major. This captivating programme showcases exceptional talent and timeless compositions.

 

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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Liya Petrova, violin

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont, Op. 84: Overture
Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64

INTERMISSION

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

Step into a world of musical storytelling with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the distinguished Elias Grandy. Begin your journey with Bizet’s lively  L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2, followed by the playful and magical sounds of Dukas’ beloved The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. After the intermission, immerse yourself in the delicate, whimsical narratives of Ravel’s “Mother Goose” Suite, before the concert culminates in the hypnotic rhythm and mesmerising crescendo of Ravel’s iconic Boléro.

 

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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor

 

PROGRAMME:
Georges Bizet: L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
Paul Dukas: L’apprenti Sorcier (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice)

INTERMISSION

Maurice Ravel: Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)
Maurice Ravel: Boléro

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for a captivating evening featuring renowned conductor Elias Grandy and the celebrated pianist Joseph Moog. Experience the lyrical beauty and dramatic intensity of Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, one of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire. Following the intermission, feel the warmth and optimism of spring through Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major, aptly nicknamed the “Spring” Symphony.

 

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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Joseph Moog, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Coriolan Overture, Op. 62
Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 16

INTERMISSION

Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 1, in B-flat major, Op. 38, “Spring”

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for the premiere of Dana Alfardan’s latest album, “Tempest”. Led by conductor and QPO’s Principal Viola player Giovanni Pasini, this performance will immerse audiences in a deeply evocative musical journey. Drawing inspiration from the powerful imagery of water and storms, “Tempest” explores themes of resilience, personal growth, and self-discovery.

 

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ARTISTS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Dana Alfardan, composer

 

PROGRAMME:

POLARIS
Featuring Taufik Mirkhan (Qanun), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

AKOYA
Featuring Ranine Chaar (Vocal), Mansour Al Mohannadi (Vocal), Taufik Mirkhan (Qanun), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

ZENITH 

Featuring Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion), George Oro (Arabic Percussion),

KANZ 

Featuring Mansour Al Mohannadi  (Vocal), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

THE COMPASS 

George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

BOREALIS 

Featuring Taufik Mirkhan (Qanun), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

BLACK ROSE 

Featuring Aga Krzyzanowska (Vocal), Taufik Mirkhan (Qanun), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

THE FLEET 

Featuring Taufik Mirkhan (Qanun), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

SIKANIA 

Featuring George Oro (Arabic Percussion), Canto della Tonnara: Cialoma – Song of the Tuna Fishers.

SILEX 

Featuring Aga Krzyzanowska (Vocal), Aura (Vocal), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion),

TEMPEST 

Featuring Aga Krzyzanowska (Vocal), Aura Ananda (Vocal), Taufik Mirkhan (Qanun), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney), George Oro (Arabic Percussion) , Aljabilat Band (Khaleeji Percussion)

INTERTWINED 

Featuring Aura Ananda (Vocal), Ibrahim Kadar (Ney)

 

PERFORMERS:
Sonja Park, piano
Dmitri Torchinsky, violin
Aura Lorena Manescu, violin
Andrea Mereuta, viola
Christoph Carlos Eduard Schmitz, cello

 

PROGRAMME:
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34

 

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

PERFORMERS:
Jihoon Shin, flute
Ines Wein, viola
Julie Sgarro, harp
Anna Dietrich, vocals

 

PROGRAMME:
Projection 1 – Anna Clyd: Beware of
Projection 2 – Clara Schumann: Liebst du um Schoenheit
Projection 2 – Clara Schumann: Warum willst du andre fragen
Projection 3 – Mel Bonis “Senes de Foret
Projection 4 – Cecile Chaminade ” Portrait
Projection 5 – Ethel Smyth ” Two interlinked french folk melodies”

 

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

For the first time, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra takes the stage in South Korea in a special collaboration with the Goyang Cultural Foundation. Under the baton of Wilson Ng and featuring world-renowned soprano Sumi Jo, this concert brings a dynamic programme that blends Western classical masterpieces with contemporary compositions.

The evening features works by Glinka, Grieg, Elgar, Bernstein, and Gershwin, alongside evocative pieces from Qatari composers Dana Al Fardan and Nasser Sahim.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Wilson Ng, conductor
Sumi Jo, soprano

 

PROGRAMME:
Mikhail Glinka: Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla

Edvard Grieg:
Peer Gynt, Op. 23 Morning Wood
Peer Gynt, Op. 23 In the Hall of the Mountain King

Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations “Nimrod”

Dana Al Fardan: Spirit of Thunder

Leonard Bernstein: Candid: Overture

Nasser Sahim A. Nasseb:

Leonard Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”

George Gershwin: Porgy & Bess – Summertime

Leonard Bernstein: Mambo

Experience the profound emotional journey of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor in a stirring performance conducted by Hossein Pishkar. From the sombre opening funeral march to the radiant beauty of the famous Adagietto, Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is a masterpiece of contrast, drama, and triumph. This concert promises an evening of deep intensity and soaring lyricism, showcasing Mahler’s genius.

 

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PERFORMER:
Hossein Pishkar, conductor

 

PROGRAMME:
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No.5 in C-sharp minor

 

PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO INTERMISSION DURING THIS CONCERT. 

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of extraordinary music at the Katara Opera House. Under the baton of Michalis Economou, the programme features a captivating selection of orchestral masterpieces. The concert opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic Overture to La Forza del Destino, followed by Max Bruch’s lyrical and passionate Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26, performed by renowned violinist Anastasiya Petryshak. The evening concludes with Dmitri Shostakovich’s powerful Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Michalis Economou, conductor
Anastasiya Petryshak, violin

 

PROGRAMME:
Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza del Destino – Ouverture
Max Bruch: Violin Concerto No.1 in G Minor, Op. 26

Intermission

Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E Minor, Op.93