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In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents a stirring evening of music that bridges cultures and continents. This special concert, held in collaboration with the Embassy of Uruguay, pays tribute to Uruguay’s rich musical heritage and its enduring cultural ties with the world.
Under the baton of esteemed conductor Marcus Bosch, and featuring the outstanding Uruguayan soprano Sofia Mara, the evening opens with the national anthems of both Qatar and Uruguay, symbolising the spirit of cross-cultural exchange at the heart of this celebration.
The programme journeys through the soulful rhythms of Uruguay’s iconic tangos La Cumparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez and Mi Vieja Viola by Humberto Correa, to evocative works by contemporary Uruguayan composers such as Jaurés Lamarque Pons, César Cortinas, and Federico García Vigil. These pieces capture the essence of Uruguay’s vibrant musical identity, ranging from candombe traditions to opera and symphonic variation.
The second half of the concert showcases timeless European gems, including arias and overtures from Verdi, Puccini, Giménez, Delibes and Bizet, reflecting Uruguay’s historical artistic influences and deep ties to classical music traditions.
ARTISTS:
Marcus Bosch, conductor
Sofia Mara, soprano
PROGRAMME:
Abdul Aziz Naser: Qatar National Anthem
Francisco José Debali: National Anthem Uruguay (Voice / Orchestra)
Gerardo Matos Rodríguez: La Cumparsita
Humberto Correa: Mi Vieja Viola
Jaurés Lamarque Pons: “Candombe” from “Suite de Ballet según Figari”
César Cortinas: “L’ora d’ amar passano brevi from the Opera “La última Gavota”
Federico Garcia-Vigil: Variaciones sinfónicas sobre un tema de Rubén Rada
Intermission
Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza del Destino – Ouverture
Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: “O mio babbino caro”
Giacomo Puccini: Madame Butterfly “Intermezzo sinfonico”
Ernesto Lecuona: From the Zarzuela “María la O” Romanza de María
Gerónimo Giménez: La boda de Luis Alonso (Intermedio)
Léo Delibes: Les filles de Cadix
Georges Bizet: Carmen – Act 1: Prelude
Experience a concert of cultural dialogue, as the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra showcases a special preview performance in Doha ahead of its debut at the world-renowned Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. Presented as part of the Qatar-Argentina 2025 Year of Culture, the concert reflects a shared commitment to deepening understanding through the universal language of music.
The Years of Culture initiative, chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, creates spaces where such encounters can take place. Each edition links Qatar with a partner country through programmes that highlight cultural heritage, creative industries, social and economic development and innovation. These collaborations encourage genuine dialogue and the building of shared cultural memory.
The concert will bring together tango, Arab traditions, and classical symphonies, reflecting this mission through sound. It is both a debut and a dialogue. It is a gift of music that honours Argentina’s traditions while introducing the audience to the Philharmonic’s distinctive voice, connecting people across continents.
ARTISTS:
Enrique Diemecke, conductor
Victor Hugo Villena, bandoneón
PROGRAMME:
Esteban Benzecry: Obertura Tanguera
Dana Alfardan: Tempest “Polaris” & “Borealis”
Astor Piazzolla: Concerto for Bandoneón “Aconcagua”
INTERMISSION
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.
ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello
PROGRAMME:
Friedrich Gulda:
Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra
INTERMISSION
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov:
Capriccio Espagnol , Op.34
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
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.
ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Zee Zee, piano
PROGRAMME:
Robert Schumann:
Overture to Genoneva, Op. 81
Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54
INTERMISSION
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.
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
INTERMISSION
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.
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
INTERMISSION
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.”
ARTISTS:
Renchang Fu, conductor
Eric Lu, piano
PROGRAMME:
Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21
INTERMISSION
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.
ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Liya Petrova, violin
PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont, Op. 84: Overture
Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
INTERMISSION
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.
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