Event Category: Single Day Event

Experience the magic of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a special Arabic-narrated performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the leadership of concertmaster Lyonel Schmit, this beloved orchestral story follows a fearless young boy, a wily wolf, and a host of charming animal characters, each brought to life through the rich voices of the orchestra’s instruments. Acclaimed narrator Salem Al Jahwashy guides audiences through the adventure in Arabic, offering an immersive and memorable experience for the whole family. Two performances available.

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ARTISTS:
Lyonel Schmit, concertmaster
Salem Al Jahwashy, narrator

PROGRAMME: 
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (Arabic Version)

Experience the magic of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a special Arabic-narrated performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the leadership of concertmaster Lyonel Schmit, this beloved orchestral story follows a fearless young boy, a wily wolf, and a host of charming animal characters, each brought to life through the rich voices of the orchestra’s instruments. Acclaimed narrator Salem Al Jahwashy guides audiences through the adventure in Arabic, offering an immersive and memorable experience for the whole family. Two performances available.

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ARTISTS:
Lyonel Schmit, concertmaster
Salem Al Jahwashy, narrator

PROGRAMME: 
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (Arabic Version)

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting musical adventure through Prokofiev’s beloved orchestral classic, Peter and the Wolf. Led by Giovanni Pasini, this captivating performance brings to life the story of a brave young boy, a cunning wolf, and a cast of unforgettable animal characters, each given a unique voice by the instruments of the orchestra. Narrator Christoph Schmitz guides audiences through this timeless tale in English, making it a wonderful experience for listeners of all ages. Two performances available.

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ARTISTS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Christoph Schmitz, narrator

PROGRAMME: 
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (English Version)

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting musical adventure through Prokofiev’s beloved orchestral classic, Peter and the Wolf. Led by Giovanni Pasini, this captivating performance brings to life the story of a brave young boy, a cunning wolf, and a cast of unforgettable animal characters, each given a unique voice by the instruments of the orchestra. Narrator Christoph Schmitz guides audiences through this timeless tale in English, making it a wonderful experience for listeners of all ages. Two performances available.

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ARTISTS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Christoph Schmitz, narrator

PROGRAMME: 
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (English Version)

Join us for a remarkable musical evening at Qatar National Library, where the enchanting theremin leads you on a timeless journey, blending creativity and innovation in an unforgettable experience.

PERFORMERS:
Anca Bold, theremin
Joo Young Oh, violin
Rolanda Ginkute, violin
Merve Kenet Bulun, viola
Anton Pavlovskiy, cello
Julie Sgarro, harp
Claire Glago, oboe
Aydan Alakbarova, piano

PROGRAMME:
Alexander Ivanovich Dubuque: Do Not Scold Me, My Love
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise for Theremin & Orchestra
Joseph Schillinger: Melody in E-Flat Minor
Camille Saint-Saëns: The Swan
Bohuslav Martinu: Fantasia for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano, H. 301
Miklós Rózsa: Spellbound
Bernard Herrmann: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Charlie Chaplin: Medley
Alexander Alyabyev: Solovey (featuring the bird song that the theremin can imitate)
Traditional Arabic Song: Lama Bada Yatathana

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

In celebration of Giuseppe Verdi’s 125th anniversary, this Opera Gala features the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Giacomo Sagripanti, with soprano Maria Agresta and tenor Giorgio Berrugi. The programme highlights Verdi’s most iconic works, including Nabucco, I Vespri Siciliani, Otello, and La Traviata. Through powerful overtures, arias, and duets, the concert honors Verdi’s lyrical brilliance, dramatic intensity, and profound humanity, offering an unforgettable tribute to Italy’s operatic master.

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ARTISTS:
Giacomo Sagripanti, conductor
Maria Agresta, soprano
Giorgio Berrugi, tenor

PROGRAMME:
Giuseppe Verdi:
Nabucco: Sinfonia
Rigoletto “Questa o quella”
Oberto, Conte di San Bonifacio :Tutto ho perduto Sciagurata a questo lido Cela ilfoglio
La Traviata: “Parigo, o cara”
Luisa Miller ” Ouverture
Simon Boccanegra “Come in quest’ ora bruna”
Luisa Miller “Quando le sere al placido”
Otello “Duett: Gia nella notte densa”
Overture to I vespri siciliani (The Sicilian Vespers)
Simon Boccanegra “Oh inferno! Cielo pietoso”
Otello “Mi parea Salce, salce Ave Maria”
Un ballo in maschera: “Duet: “Teco io sto”

ARTISTS:
Toufic Maatouk, conductor
Dave Monaco, tenor
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster

PROGRAMME: 
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Le nozze di Figaro: Ouverture, K. 492
Don Giovanni, K. 527: “Il mio tesoro intanto”
Così fan tutte, K.588 – Overture
Gioachino Rossini:
Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Overture
L’occasione fa il ladro: D’ogni più sacro impegno
Zelmira “Terra amica”

Intermission

Vincenzo Bellini:
Norma Overture
I Capuleti e i Montecchi, “Ah! di Capellio… l’amo tanto”
Giuseppe Verdi: La Traviata: Prelude to Act I
Gaetano Donizetti:
Don Pasquale: Povero Ernesto
La fille du régiment – “Ah! Mes amis”

On 19 December, the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ali Concert Hall hosts the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) for the very first time, presenting a programme of famous classical works by great composers such as Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Bizet, Mozart, John Williams, and Henry Mancini. The orchestra will be conducted by German maestro Andreas Weiser.

Known for its innovative programming and unique sound, QPO blends Western symphonic traditions with the rich musical heritage of the Arab world, creating performances that are globally resonant and deeply rooted in the region’s cultural legacy.

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‘What would the classical masterpieces sound like if their composers had lived in the Arab world, immersed in maqams, quarter tones, and intricate Arabic rhythms?’

Arabesque is a novel concept in which Ghady Rahbani and Omar Rahbany delve into the richness of Arabic music within the framework of the classical orchestral setup. Accompanied by the world-class Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, this two-act performance, lasting approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, reimagines the dialogue between Eastern and Western musical traditions.

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ARTISTS:
Pablo Mielgo, conductor
Omar Rahbany, piano
Lyonel Schmit, concertmaster

PROGRAMME:
Part 1 | World Premiere: Second Piano Concerto
Part 2 | Reimagining Classical Masterpieces

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic will be screened with its score performed live by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Celebrate this classic in a landmark cultural as Kuwait welcomes “Home Alone in Concert” for the very first time on 20 December. The evening features a full screening of the film on a giant screen with John Williams’s Academy Award–nominated score performed live to picture by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Since its 2013 debut, “Home Alone in Concert” has become a global tradition, uniting cinema and live performance in a festive experience for all the family. This year also marks the film’s 35th anniversary (released in 1990), starring Macaulay Culkin as eight-year-old Kevin McCallister, accidentally left behind when his family departs for Christmas and forced to defend his home against two hapless burglars. With two Academy Award nominations—including Best Original Score and Best Original Song (“Somewhere in My Memory”)—Home Alone has secured its place as one of the most cherished cinema classics, perfect for audiences of all ages.

Artist:
Ben Palmer, conductor

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