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The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, led by David Navarro Turres and joined by first Steinway artist in the Middle East, Sonja Park, presents an evening of powerful and evocative works at the Katara Opera House. The programme features a rich mix of contemporary pieces and regional influences, including the premiere of Dr. Nasser Sahim’s suite for piano and orchestra. From lyrical adagios to vibrant Latin American rhythms, the concert offers a journey across cultures and styles, highlighting the Philharmonic’s versatility and commitment to showcasing both international and local artistry.

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ARTISTS:
David Navarro Turres, conductor
Sonja Park, piano
Mohammed Al-Neaimi, violin

PROGRAMME:
Nasser Sahim: Suite for Piano and Orchestra
Claude Ledoux: Desert Song
Omar Rahbany: Concerto for Piano, Strings & Percussion
Donatas Bukauskas: Prayer for Peace
Qoutayba Neaimi: Sounds of Baghdad

Intermission

José Pablo Moncayo: Huapango
Carlos Gardel: Por una Cabeza
Arturo Márquez:
Conga del Fuego
Danzón No. 2
Alberto Ginastera: Suite de la Estancia

In collaboration with the Austrian Embassy, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Pablo Mielgo celebrate 50 years of Austria-Qatar partnership. Join us at Katara Opera House for an evening of Austrian symphonic gems, waltzes, and operetta favourites that showcase the richness of Austria’s musical legacy.

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ARTISTS:
Pablo Mielgo, conductor

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Magic Flute, KV.620: Overture
Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5: Adagietto
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.31 in D Major: Mov. IIIV
Franz von Suppé: Overture to Leichte Kavallerie (Light Cavalry)

Intermission

Carl Joseph Milloecker: Overture Der Bettelstudent (The Begging Student)
Carl Michael Zierer: Hereinspaziert! Walzer, Op. 518
Johann Strauss II:
Overture to Der Zigeunerbaron (The Gypsy Baron)
Vergnügungszug (Pleasure Train Polka), Op. 281
On the Beautiful Blue Danube

Join us for an electrifying evening of hits from the world of pop, brought to life by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and a stellar lineup of guest artists. Under the baton of Grammy nominated conductor Alastair Willis, vocalists including Wakasa, Samantha Echevarria Vigo, Lina, Yochabel Reynes, Ahmed El Helou, and Adrian McPherson Romero will dazzle you with their renditions of iconic songs. From classics like Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and Michael Jackson’s “Heal the World” to contemporary hits like Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black”, this concert promises an unforgettable musical journey. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary fusion of orchestra and pop hits!

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ARTISTS:
Alastair Willis, conductor
Lina Osman, vocals
Samantha Echevarria Vigo, vocals
Yochabel Reynes, vocals
Wakasa Iida, vocals
Ahmed El Helou, vocals
Adrian McPherson Romero, vocals

PROGRAMME:
Walter Murphy: Mean ol’ Moon
Norah Jones: Everybody Needs a Best Friend
Celine Dion: Parler à mon père
Doris Day: Perhaps
Mariah Carey: My All
Frank Sinatra: Fly Me to the Moon
Whitney Houston: I Have Nothing
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell: Ain’t No Mountain High
Adele: Hello
Bill Withers: Just the Two of Us
Gloria Estefan, Miami Sound Machine: Conga

Intermission

Walter Murphy: Mean ol’ Moon
Frank Sinatra: My Way
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
Lara Fabian: Caruso
Tori Kelly: Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing
Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
Mariah Carey: Hero
Michael Jackson: Heal the World

In celebration of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, join us on a captivating musical journey showcasing the rhythms, melodies, and cultural heritage of Argentina.

PERFORMERS:
Lorena Manescu, violin
Dimitri Torchinsky, violin
Andrea Mereuta, viola
Christoph Schmitz, cello

PROGRAMME:
Astor Piazzola:
Tango Ballet
Four for Tango

Alberto Ginastera:
String Quartet No. 2

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

In celebration of the Qatar Argentina and Chile 2025 Year of Culture, Philharmonic at the Library presents “Vuelvo al sur” (I Will Return to the South), a musical journey showcasing the vibrant traditions and melodies of Argentina and Chile.

PERFORMERS:
Joo Young Oh, violin
Fulvio Furlanot, violin
Victor Sumenkov, viola
Anton Pavlovksi, cello
Matteo Gaspari, double bass
Joris Laenen, trumpet
Richard Alonso Diaz, tuba
Pascal Klaiber, percussion
Sonja Park, piano

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

The Biggest Anime & Cartoon Music Concert in Qatar Returns — Animated Vol. 2!

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is back with a legendary new setlist, conducted by Grammy-nominated maestro Alastair Willis with an army of anime fans, singers, artists, cosplayers, and GEEKS united for an unforgettable night that will feature iconic themes in Arabic, English, and Japanese.

Get ready for a musical journey that takes you from the nostalgia of childhood memories to the present day, in a family-friendly evening that brings generations together.

If you’re an anime fan, this is the concert you don’t want to miss.

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ARTIST:
Alastair Willis, conductor

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Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and maestro Nayer Nagui for a magical night of iconic Arabic songs, reimagined with full orchestral flair. Featuring star vocalists Hamza Fadhlaoui, Ahmed Effat, and Marwa Nagy performing beloved classics like Enta Omri, Ahwak, Oyoun El Qalb, Alf Leila w Leila, and more.

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ARTISTS:
Nayer Nagui, conductor
Marwa Nagy, vocals
Hamza Fadhlaoui, vocals
Ahmed Effat, vocals

PROGRAMME:
Umm Kulthum: Alf Leila wa Leila
Abdel Halim Hafez: Ahwak
Mohammed Abdel Wahab: Men Gheir Leih
Nagat El-Sagheera: Oyoun El Qalb
Wadih El Safi: El Leil Ya
Farid al-Atrash: Qalbi W Moftaho
Abdel Halim Hafez: Bahlam Beek

Intermission

Leila Mourad: Maleesh Amal
Mohammed Abdel Wahab: Balash Tebousni Fi Enayya
Abdel Halim Hafez: Gabar
Umm Kulthum: Anta Omri
Warda El Gaza’iriya: Fi Youm wa Leila
Umm Kulthum: Enta El Hob
Umm Kulthum: Alf Leila wa Leila

Join us 20 minutes before the concert for an exclusive talk with our conductor, Elias Grandy and musician, Julia Korodi. Discover what makes the evening’s programme so special, what to listen for, and the stories behind the music.

Seats are limited—arrive early!

Join us 20 minutes before the concert for an exclusive talk with Julia Korodi. Discover what makes the evening’s programme so special, what to listen for, and the stories behind the music.

Seats are limited—arrive early!

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents a stirring evening of music that bridges cultures and continents. This special concert, held in collaboration with the Embassy of Uruguay, pays tribute to Uruguay’s rich musical heritage and its enduring cultural ties with the world.

Under the baton of esteemed conductor Marcus Bosch, and featuring the outstanding Uruguayan soprano Sofia Mara, the evening opens with the national anthems of both Qatar and Uruguay, symbolising the spirit of cross-cultural exchange at the heart of this celebration.

The programme journeys through the soulful rhythms of Uruguay’s iconic tangos La Cumparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez and Mi Vieja Viola by Humberto Correa, to evocative works by contemporary Uruguayan composers such as Jaurés Lamarque Pons, César Cortinas, and Federico García Vigil. These pieces capture the essence of Uruguay’s vibrant musical identity, ranging from candombe traditions to opera and symphonic variation.

The second half of the concert showcases timeless European gems, including arias and overtures from Verdi, Puccini, Giménez, Delibes and Bizet, reflecting Uruguay’s historical artistic influences and deep ties to classical music traditions.

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ARTISTS:
Marcus Bosch, conductor
Sofia Mara, soprano

PROGRAMME:
Abdul Aziz Naser: Qatar National Anthem
Francisco José Debali: National Anthem Uruguay (Voice / Orchestra)
Gerardo Matos Rodríguez: La Cumparsita
Humberto Correa: Mi Vieja Viola
Jaurés Lamarque Pons: “Candombe” from “Suite de Ballet según Figari”
César Cortinas: “L’ora d’ amar passano brevi from the Opera “La última Gavota”
Federico Garcia-Vigil: Variaciones sinfónicas sobre un tema de Rubén Rada

Intermission

Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza del Destino – Ouverture
Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: “O mio babbino caro”
Giacomo Puccini: Madame Butterfly “Intermezzo sinfonico”
Ernesto Lecuona: From the Zarzuela “María la O” Romanza de María
Gerónimo Giménez: La boda de Luis Alonso (Intermedio)
Léo Delibes: Les filles de Cadix
Georges Bizet: Carmen – Act 1: Prelude