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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.

 

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ARTISTS:
Enrique Diemecke, conductor
Victor Hugo Villena, bandoneón

 

PROGRAMME:

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

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Alberto Ginastera: Variaciones Concertantes, Op.23

Nasser Sahim: Four Seasons & Spirit of Maqam

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.

 

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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

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.

 

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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Zee Zee, piano

 

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

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

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for a rousing evening of Romantic and Classical masterworks under the baton of conductor Andreas S. Weiser, featuring acclaimed cellist Camille Thomas. The concert opens with Mozart’s cosi fan tutti overture, a light, elegant and playful orchestral piece  filled with energy and wit. Camille Thomas then takes the stage for Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor, a deeply expressive and hauntingly beautiful work that has become a pillar of the cello repertoire. Following the intermission, the orchestra performs one of the most rhythmically exhilarating works in the symphonic canon:Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Brimming with infectious vitality and emotional depth, it’s a triumphant close to an unforgettable evening.

 

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ARTISTS:
Andreas S. Weiser, conductor
Camille Thomas, cello

 

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Così fan tutte, K.588 – Overture
Edward Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for a richly textured evening of music under the baton of Renchang Fu, featuring Richard Alonso Diaz as tuba soloist in a captivating programme that spans East and West, tradition and innovation. The evening opens with Xu Zhen-Min’s evocative Night Mooring at Maple Bridge, followed by two beloved Chinese melodies—From Afar and A Lovely Rose. Diaz then takes centre stage in Vaughan Williams’ Concerto in F Minor for Tuba, a rarely performed gem that showcases the instrument’s unexpected agility and rich character. After the intermission, the orchestra presents Elgar’s masterful Variations on an Original Theme (better known as the Enigma Variations), a work of profound emotional range and one of the cornerstones of the English orchestral repertoire.

 

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ARTISTS:
Renchang Fu, conductor
Richard Alonso Diaz, tuba

 

PROGRAMME:
Xu Zhen-Min: Night Mooring at Maple Bridge
Wang Luobin: From Afar arr. by Renchang Fu
Renchang Fu: A Lovely Rose
Ralph Vaughan Williams: Concerto in F Minor for Tuba and Orchestra

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Edward Elgar: Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36 “Enigma Variations”

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an evening of captivating music led by conductor Renchang Fu and featuring Eric Lu, winner of the prestigious Leeds International Piano Competition and hailed as “the finest pianist of his generation.” The concert begins with Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, a lyrical and expressive masterpiece. Following this, enjoy the sweeping melodies and powerful themes of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.”

 

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ARTISTS:
Renchang Fu, conductor
Eric Lu, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21

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Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World”

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

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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

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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)