Showtime! 2024: A Celebration of Family Musicals

March 6, 2024 7:30 PM - March 8, 2024 9:30 PM PUE-Theatre Qatar Foundation, Education City

Showtime! returns even bigger and better than before.

We invite you to join us on a delightful adventure through the wondrous world of family-friendly musicals. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, our stage is set to captivate hearts and minds of all ages.

We will celebrate original medleys from classic childhood films to iconic award winning West End and Broadway musicals all performed by children and staff from QF schools.

Get ready to sing along, tap your toes, and share in the joy of the stage, as we celebrate the beauty of family, the joy of musical storytelling, and the lasting memories that only a musical can create.

 

March 6, 2024, Wednesday | 7:30 pm
March 7, 2024, Thursday | 7:30 pm
March 8, 2024, Friday | 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm

 

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QPO Presents QMA’s Soloists

May 17, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

The the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) presents a community event in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA). This event, conducted by QPO’s esteemed Giovanni Pasini, 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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PERFORMERS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Eva-Julie Renault, piano
Sultan Al Naama, bass clarinet
Tarek El Husseiny, cello
Harsh Anand, oboe
Law Sze Han, violin
Hayk Amirkhanyan, alto saxophone
Anne McChesney, violin
Adam Nahar, qanun
Tim Salman, oud
Elaa Dhaoui, qanun
Qatari Women’s Takht
Nagham Jawqa
Qatar Youth Orchestra

 

 

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto n.11 KV 413 1st mov.
Eva-Julie Renault, piano

Geraldine Green: Bass Clarinet Concerto 1st mov.
Sultan Al Naama, bass clarinet

Franz Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto Nr. 1 in C-major (Hob. VIIb:1), 1st mov.
Tarek El Husseiny, cello

Franz Joseph Haydn: Oboe Concerto 1st mov.
Harsh Anand, oboe

Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto E Minor 1st mov.
Law Sze Han, violin

Paule Maurice: Tableaux de Provence:
Hayk Amirkhanyan, alto saxophone

Franz Waxman: Carmen Fantasie
Anne McChesney, violin

INTERMISSION

Vivaldi: Spring 1st mov. (from The Four Seasons)
Adam Nahar, qanun

Wanis Wartanian: Longa (Arr. Maias Alyamani)
Tim Salman, oud

Adil Geray: Bakcha Kurd (Arr. Anas Al Odah)
Elaa Dhaoui, qanun

Traditional: Muwashshahat Suite (Arr. Anas Al Odah)
Qatari Women’s Takht & Nagham Jawqa

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: 2nd Symphony, 4th mov.

An Evening with Wagner

May 29, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience an evening of extraordinary music with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the talented Elias Grandy, and featuring the remarkable German opera singer Lioba Braun. The concert begins with Wagner’s emotive “Prelude” and “Liebestod”from Tristan und Isolde, setting the stage for a journey of passion and longing. The concert continues with Wagner’s poignant Wesendonck Lieder, showcasing Lioba Braun’s captivating voice and emotional depth. Excerpts from Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg follow, and the event closes with the grand “Tannhäuser” Overture, a powerful and iconic piece by the legendary composer.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Lioba Braun, mezzo soprano

 

PROGRAMME:
Richard Wagner:
Tristan und Isolde – “Prelude” and “Liebestod”
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV91

Intermission

Richard Wagner:
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg – Prelude, Act I
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg “Three Excerpts from Act III”
“Tannhäuser” Overture

Bruckner Meets Mozart

May 24, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of acclaimed German conductor Elias Grandy, in a captivating performance featuring masterpieces by Mozart and Bruckner. The evening begins with Mozart’s Symphony No. 25, a work of stirring intensity and profound emotion that showcases the composer’s genius. The concert will conclude with the majestic sounds of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5, an enduring work that transports listeners with its grandeur and depth.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Elias Grandy, conductor

 

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 5 in G Minor, K. 183

Intermission

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major

An Evening with Beethoven and R. Strauss

May 11, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an extraordinary evening conducted by the acclaimed Marcus Bosch and featuring the exceptional Finnish pianist Antti Siirala. Experience the timeless elegance of Beethoven’s “Egmont” Overture, followed by the sublime beauty of his Piano Concerto No. 4, performed by the incomparable Antti Siirala. Following the intermission, immerse yourself in the lush melodies of R. Strauss’ exhilarating Don Juan, with the captivating Der Rosenkavalier Suite to close the concert.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Marcus Bosch, conductor
Antti Siirala, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

Intermission

Richard Strauss:
Don Juan, Op. 20, TrV 156
Der Rosenkavalier Suite, Op. 59, TrV 227

Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major

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

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to experience the brilliance of Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, performed by the mesmerising violinist Aisha Syed Castro and led by the esteemed American conductor Sarah Hicks. The concert will conclude with the rich melodies of Dvořák’s monumental Symphony No. 7 in D Minor.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Sarah Hicks, conductor
Aisha Syed Castro, violin

 

PROGRAMME:
Johannes Brahms: Concerto in D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 77

Intermission

Antonin Dvorák: Symphony No.7 in D Minor, Op. 70

The Lion King: Live in Concert

April 12, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Al Mayassa Theatre

Experience the magic of Disney’s The Lion King at Al Mayassa Theatre at the QNCC in Doha, Qatar on the 12th of April. The timeless film will be accompanied live by the Qatar Philarmonic Orchestra playing the iconic score.

The film will play in Arabic and with subtitles in English. Book your tickets today via Virgin Mega Store and Q-tickets.

Baraha Orchestra: Football Classics

January 27, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Baraha Square, Msheireb Properties

 

Performer:
Johannes Vogel, conductor

 

Programme:
Robert Strauss: Also sprach Zarathustra (Introduction)
John Williams: Star Wars (Main Title)
Ricky Martin: La Copa de la Vita
John Williams: Indiana Jones
Shakira: Waka Waka
Alan Menken: Aladdin – Suite from “Aladdin”
Falco: Rock Me Amadeus, Amadeus
Traditional Qatar: Haya Haya

Intermission

Joey Tempest: Final Countdown
Elmer Bernstein: The Magnificent Seven (Theme)
Agnus & Malcom Young: Thunderstruck
John Williams: Harry Potter “Hedwig´s Theme
Jack White: Seven Nation Army
Traditional Qatar: Hayo Fareeky
Traditional Qatar: Hadaf

 

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Golden Gulf Classics

February 5, 2024 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Baraha Square, Msheireb Properties

Performer:
Kamoliddin Urinbaev, conductor

 

Dana Alfardan: Polaris
Dr. Nasser Sahim: Spirit of Maqam
Qoutayba Neaimi: Medley Iraqi
Amer Jaafer: Dance
Dr. Nasser Sahim: Al Freasa Ashory
Dana Alfardan: Black Rose
Nodirbek Makharov: Shukrona

Intermission

Qoutayba Neaimi: Been Al Asser
Dana Alfardan: Fjiri
Dr. Nasser Sahim: Al Barehaa
Qoutayba Neaimi: Shuduu Baezkum
Dr. Nasser Sahim: Khamary – Samry Ma Agwa
Dr. Nasser Sahim & Amer Jaafer: Adsani
Dr. Nasser Sahim: Lewaa Dance

 

 

 

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