Event Category: Single Day Event

An evening devoted entirely to Mozart, one of music’s most enduring voices. The concert opens with the sparkling Overture to Le nozze di Figaro, followed by the First Horn Concerto performed by QPO’s acclaimed horn soloist Peter Davida. The concerto is a work of elegance and wit that showcases the horn at its most charming. The evening closes with the beloved Haffner Serenade, a sweeping and joyful work that captures Mozart at his most celebratory.

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ARTISTS:
Peter Davida, horn
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster

PROGRAMME: 
Wolgang Amadeus Mozart:
Le nozze di Figaro: Ouverture, K. 492
Concerto No.1 for Horn & Orchestra in D Major, K. 412 & K. 514

Intermission

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade No.7 in D major, K. 250

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra opens with a blaze of brass with Dukas’ ceremonial Fanfare and Gabrieli’s magnificent Canzona, works that showcase the full splendour of the orchestra’s wind and brass sections. Mozart’s turbulent Symphony No. 40 follows, one of his most emotionally charged works, before the concert culminates in Beethoven’s irresistible Symphony No. 7. A work so driven by rhythm and energy that Wagner himself called it “the apotheosis of the dance.”

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ARTIST:
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster

PROGRAMME: 
Paul Dukas: Fanfare pour précéder La Péri
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzona Septimi Toni No. 2
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550

Intermission

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

Experience the magic of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a special Arabic-narrated performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. 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 Islam El-Hefnawy 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
Islam El-Hefnawy, 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. 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:
Joo Young Oh concertmaster
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. 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:
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster
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.

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) presents a community event in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA). This event, conducted by Maestro David Navarro-Turres, showcases QMA’s talented soloists and the Qatar Youth Orchestra performing alongside professional musicians from the orchestra. This rare and prestigious opportunity highlights Qatar’s emerging classical talents and the collaborative spirit between these esteemed institutions. Witness the future of classical music in Qatar unfold in this thrilling and inspiring concert!

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Artists:
David Navarro-Turres, conductor
Ammar El Hout, horn
Ahmad Al Hamad, oud
Tarek Elhusseiny, cello
Ali Al-Naama, doholla
Aliya Alkhiyami, violin
Elaa Dhaoui, qanun
Batu Akkya, piano
Han Law, violin

Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E Flat Major, KV. 447
Ammar Al-Shiri’I: Arabesque
Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Op. 104
Kevser Hanim: Longa Nahawand
Dmitry Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto in C major, Op. 48

Intermission

Seid Rüstemov & Shafi Badreddin: Qanun Concerto
Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Flat Major
Camille Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3
Franz Liszt: Les Préludes

Conductor Toufic Maatouk leads the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra with soprano Fabienne Conrad and the Qatar Concert Choir in an evening of beloved operatic highlights. The programme features iconic arias and overtures from Mozart, Bellini, Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, and Dvořák, including “Casta Diva” from Norma, “Sempre libera” from La Traviata, “Vissi d’arte” from Tosca, and the rousing Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore.

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ARTISTS:
Toufic Maatouk, conductor
Fabienne Conrad, soprano
Qatar Concert Choir

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Le nozze di Figaro: Ouverture, K. 492
Le nozze di Figaro: Ouverture, K. 492 “Dove Sono”
Vincenzo Bellini:
Overture to Norma
Norma “Casta Diva”
Giuseppe Verdi:
La Traviata: Prelude to Act I
La Traviata: È strano, Sempre libera

Intermission

Gioachino Rossini: Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Overture
Giacomo Puccini:
Tosca – Vissi d’arte
Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus
Antonin Dvořák: Rusalka, Op. 114 “Song to the Moon”
Alfredo Catalani: La Wally: Ebben? Ne andrò lontana
Giuseppe Verdi: Il Trovatore Anvil Chorus

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