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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

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

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) proudly presents the annual community concert in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA), celebrating Qatar’s emerging classical talents. Under the baton of QPO’s esteemed Giovanni Pasini, this unique eventbrings together the gifted soloists of QMA, the Qatar Youth Orchestra, Arabic Takht, String Orchestra, and professional musicians from the Philharmonic in a dynamic showcase celebrating the future of classical music in Qatar!

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ARTISTS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Qynn Zhang, piano
Tarek El Husseiny, cello
Tinghe Ann Cao, violin
Law Sze Han, violin
Neha Susan Chindu, piano
Hayk Amirkhanyan, saxophone
Arabic Takht
String Orchestra
Qatar Youth Orchestra

PROGRAMME:
Riyad Al-Sunbati (arr. Kamal Skaykar): Longa
For Arabic Takht (Nai, Qanun, Oud, Percussion) and String Orchestra

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 – 1st mov.
Soloist: Qynn Zhang, piano

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso, Op. 62 for Cello and Orchestra
Soloist: Tarek El Husseiny, cello

Pablo de Sarasate: Introduction et Tarantelle, Op. 43 for Violin and Orchestra
Soloist: Tinghe Ann Cao, violin

Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 – 3rd mov.
Soloist: Law Sze Han, violin

Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 – 1st mov.
Soloist: Neha Susan Chindu, piano

Henri Tomasi: Ballade for Saxophone and Orchestra
Soloist: Hayk Amirkhanyan

Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale
Performed by QPO & QYO together

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for a captivating evening of classical music, led by conductor Elias Grandy and featuring  Hassan Moataz El Molla on cello. The programme begins with Mikhail Glinka’s vibrant Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila, followed by Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, a dramatic and virtuosic masterpiece showcasing the expressive range of the cello. After the intermission, the orchestra will bring to life selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic ballet Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64. These excerpts, including Montagues and Capulets, The Young Juliet, and The Death of Tybalt, vividly capture the beauty, passion, and tragedy of Shakespeare’s timeless love story.

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

PROGRAMME:
Mikhail Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107

INTERMISSION

Sergei Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64.

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PROGRAMME:
Musical Performance by Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Elias Grandy
Dance Performance by Award-Winning Dancer Ildar Young-Gaynutdinov

Join us at the Library for another enchanting musical evening, where we will immerse ourselves in the delightful melodies of Franz Schubert – String Quartet no. 14, “Death and the Maiden”, presented by the Doha String Quartet.

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

PROGRAMME:

Franz Schubert: String Quartet No. 14, “Death and the Maiden”

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

PERFORMERS:
Mohamed Oweda, violin
Islam El-Hefnawy, violin
Eslam Abdel Aziz, viola
Christoph Schmitz, cello
Matteo Gaspari, bass guitar
Aydan Alakbarova, piano
Kee Guan Ng, percussion

Programme will showcase some well-known tunes from both countries, highlighting a mix of rhythms and styles

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

Dana Al Fardan and Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra:

Enjoy the opening ceremony of Al Ghorrah and live through a musical adventure with the fantastical tales of 1001 Nights, using traditional instruments from various cultures.

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Experience an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the distinguished conductor Marcus Bosch. The programme begins with Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 8. After the intermission, the orchestra will present Anton Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 4, known as the “Romantic,” in its original 1874 version. This concert promises to captivate audiences with its rich textures and expressive depth.

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ARTIST:
Marcus Bosch, conductor

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93

INTERMISSION

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major (1874 version), “Romantic”

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an extraordinary evening of music, highlighted by the world premiere of Malek Jandali’s Syrian Symphony. This powerful and deeply moving work stands as a testament to the resilience and spirit of the Syrian people. Composed during one of the most turbulent periods in modern Syrian history, the Syrian Symphonyreflects themes of revolution and hope. Its sweeping melodies and intricate orchestration encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of a nation.

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ARTISTS:
Alastair Willis, conductor
Lindsay Garritson, piano

PROGAMME:
Colin Jacobsen & Siamak Aghae: Ascending Bird
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103 (Egyptian)

INTERMISSION

Malek Jandali: Symphony No. 1 (Syrian Symphony)