THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: Mosaic Ensemble Presents Songs from Qatar and Morocco

December 4, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Qatar National Library

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.

1001 Nights, A Journey Through the Storm

November 28, 2024 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Qatar Foundation, Oxygen Park

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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Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8

February 1, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

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”

Qatar Philharmonic Presents: Arabic Impressions

January 25, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience an evening of captivating music with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra as they explore the rich connection between Arabic and Western musical traditions. Led by Grammy-nominated conductor Alastair Willis, the programme features Ascending Bird, a stunning collaboration by Colin Jacobsen and Siamak Aghaei, and Camille Saint-Saëns’ vibrant Piano Concerto No. 5 (Egyptian), performed by the acclaimed pianist Lindsay Garritson. The concert concludes with Malek Jandali’s powerful  Syrian Symphony, a heartfelt tribute to culture and resilience.

 

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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)

New Year’s Concert

January 20, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Usher in the New Year with an evening of operatic and orchestral brilliance with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the baton of conductor Elias Grandy, alongside the captivating voices of soprano Julia Koci, tenor Lucian Krasznec, and Qatar Concert Choir, this performance will take you on a journey through some of the most celebrated works in classical music.

The programme features stirring overtures and beloved arias from Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Strauss II, and Kálmán. From the drama of La Traviata and Aida to the lively charm of Die Fledermaus and Der Zigeunerbaron, this concert promises an unforgettable celebration of timeless masterpieces.

 

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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Julia Koci, soprano
Lucian Krasznec, tenor
Qatar Concert Choir
Giovanni Pasini, choir master

 

PROGRAMME:
Gioachino Rossini:
La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie): Overture
Giuseppe Verdi:
Il Trovatore: “Le fosche notturne spoglie”
La Traviata: Prelude
Rigoletto: “La donna è mobile”
Giacomo Puccini:
Manon Lescaut: Intermezzo, Act III
La Bohème: “Quando me’n vo’”
Giuseppe Verdi:
Aida: Ballet Music

INTERMISSION

Johann Strauss II:
Die Fledermaus: Overture
Die Fledermaus: “Uhrenduett”
Die Fledermaus: “Duidu” Choir
Der Zigeunerbaron: Overture
Der Zigeunerbaron: “Als flotter Geist”
Emmerich Kálmán:
Die Csárdásfürstin
Die Csárdásfürstin: Overture

Animated Vol. 1: Remastered

November 15, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM UVenue, Al Muraikh Area, 201204 Doha, Al Rayyan, Qatar

Hop on the nostalgia train for a captivating journey down memory lane with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Giovanni Pasini joined by passionate anime fans—singers, artists, cosplayers, and GEEKS united for an unforgettable experience! For the third time, we’re bringing an electrifying mixed lineup of iconic anime music live on stage at UVENUE on November 15.

If you’re an anime fan, this is the event of the year that you won’t want to miss!

 

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PERFORMERS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
MAias Alyamani, violin
Mohammed Oweda, violin
Simone Zanachi, alto saxophone
Itaru Takemoto, vocals
Dream, vocals
Amer Al Hussein, vocals
Qatar Concert Choir
Jawqa Choir, Qatar Music Academy

 

 

If you’re having trouble buying tickets, you can buy the tickets directly from box office on the day of the concert, or contact UVENUE box office at

E-mail: info@uevents.me
Whatsapp: +97466501212
Telephone: +97466501212

THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: CineMoon Presents Beautiful Folk Melodies

November 5, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Qatar National Library

CINEMOON ENSEMBLE, A MEMBER OF THE QATAR PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA:
Merve Kenet Bulun, artistic director & viola
Lorena Manescu, concertmaster
Tobias Gette, violin
Raluca Gette, violin
Fulvio Furlanut, violin
Islam Elhefnawy, violin
Martino Piroddi, viola
Kirill Bogatyrev, cello
Radovan Hec, double bass
Genady Krutikov, double bass
Alexander Kamenov, percussion
Dr. Shabnam Shikhaliyeva, qanun
Zehra Özçelik, vocal

 

Programme:
Camille Saint-Saens​​​: Danse Bacchanale
Brahms Hungarian Dances: No. 1 & No. 5
Bela Bartok: ​Romanian Folk Dances
Romanian Folk Dances:
Invârtita din Novaci
Geamparale
Dimitrij Shostakovich: ​Waltz No. 2
Necip Celal Andel: ​Turkısh Tango “Mazi”
Carlos Gardel: Por Una Cabezza
Astor Piazzolla:
Liber Tango
Yo Soy Maria
Mikis Theodorakis: ​Zorba’s Dance “Sirtaki”
Grigoraș Dinicu: ​Hora Mărțișorului
Tanburi Mustafa:
Cavuş Dök
Zülfünü Meydana Gel
Santuri Ethem Efendi: Shehnaz Longa
Turkish Folk Song: Katibim
Kevser Hanım: Nihâvend longa

 

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

THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: An Afternoon with Bassicelli

October 24, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Qatar National Library

MUSICIANS:
Anton Pavlovski, cello
Harald Georgi, cello
Christophe Leroux, cello
Nicolas Rojanski, cello
Christoph Schmitz, cello
Sandor Onodi, double bass
Radovan Hetsch, double bass
Veronika Papai, double bass
Ferdinand Schäfer, percussion

 

Programme:
Gloria Gayner: I Will Survive
Dick Dale: Misirlou
Aisha, Davido and Trinidad Cardona: Hayya Hayya
Imagine Dragons: Believer
George Gershwin: Summertime
Ben E. King: Stand By Me
Carlos Santana: Oye Como Va
Herbie Hancock: Cantaloupe Island
Henry Mancini: Moon River
Pharrel Williams: Happy
Nat King Cole: Unforgettable
Stevie Wonder: Sir Duke
Metallica: Nothing Else Matters
Henry Mancini: Pink Panther
John Lennon and Paul McCartney: Yesterday
Johann Strauss II: Pizzicato Polka
Debussy: Claire de Lune

 

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

A Night of Mozart – SOLD OUT

October 4, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience an evening of Mozart’s brilliance with conductor Andreas Weiser and a quartet of the Philharmonic’s exceptional wind soloists. This all-Mozart programme showcases the composer’s versatility and genius across different musical forms.

The concert opens with the lively overture to “The Marriage of Figaro,” setting the stage with its effervescent energy. Next, soloists German Diaz Blanco, Rony Moser, Daniel Hrinda, and Peter Davida take center stage for the “Sinfonia Concertante”, a work that highlights Mozart’s gift for blending solo instruments with orchestra.

The programme concludes with Mozart’s final and perhaps most magnificent symphony, the “Jupiter.” This masterpiece of Classical form and counterpoint provides a fitting finale to an evening celebrating one of music’s greatest composers.

Join us for this sublime exploration of Mozart’s orchestral mastery, from the opera house to the concert hall, under Maestro Weiser’s expert direction.

 

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ARTISTS:
Andreas S. Weiser, conductor
German Diaz Blanco, oboe
Rony Moser, clarinet
Daniel Hrinda, bassoon
Peter Davida, horn

 

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) Overture, K. 492
Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, K.297b/Anh.C 14.01

INTERMISSION

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 (Jupiter)

Bernstein’s Westside Story

June 22, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience an evening of exquisite music with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Hossein Pishkar and featuring the philharmonic’s own brilliant violinist Lionel Schmit. Prepare to be enchanted by Maurice Ravel’s captivating Rapsodie Espagnole and the mesmerising Tzigane- Rapsodie De Concert. Then, let yourself be transported by Camille Saint-Saëns’ evocative Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A Minor. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”.

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PERFORMERS:
Hossein Pishkar, conductor
Lionel Schmit, violin

 

PROGRAMME:
Maurice Ravel:
Rapsodie Espagnole

Camille Saint-Saëns:
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A Minor, Op. 28

INTERMISSION

Maurice Ravel:
Tzigane, Rapsodie De Concert

Leonard Bernstein:
Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story”