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

 

 

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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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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

 

 

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Dvořák’s Serenades

November 7, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM PUE-Theatre Qatar Foundation, Education City

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring two of Antonín Dvořák’s most beloved works. The concert opens with the Serenade for Strings in E Major, a vibrant and lyrical piece brimming with rich harmonies. Following this, the orchestra presents Dvořák’s Serenade for Winds in D Minor, a captivating composition that masterfully blends Bohemian folk influences with classical tradition. Don’t miss this delightful programme, celebrating the elegance and charm of Dvořák’s serenades.

 

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ARTISTS:
Joo Young Oh, Concert Master
Vitalii Pervushyn, violin
Raluca Gette, violin
Dina Leini, violin
Flora Kovacs, violin
Rolanda Ginkute, violin
Fulvio Furlanut, violin
Julia Korodi, violin
Shaza Oweda, violin
Anca Bold, viola
Victor Sumenkov, viola
Martino Piroddi, viola
Hassan Moataz, cello
Anton Pavlovsky, cello
Sandor Onodi, double bass
Radovan Hetsch, double bass
German Diaz, oboe
Claire Glago, oboe
Rony Moser, clarinet
Thomas Gnausch, clarinet
Daniel Hrinda, basson
Yoshiko Koyama, basson
Miroslav Stoyanov, basson
Gideon Seidenberg, horn
Laszlo Froschl, horn
Zsolt Peter, horn

 

PROGRAMME:

Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22

Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Winds in D Minor, Op. 44

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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)

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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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”

Brass Brilliance

June 8, 2024 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience the melodies of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra’s brass section soloists at a captivating concert featuring the extraordinary vocals of Paola Polinori. The orchestra presents a diverse programme spanning centuries of musical innovation. From the spirited Renaissance sounds of Holborne’s The Fairy Round to the evocative contemporary compositions of Crespo’s Ballade for Two Wings and Parker’s A Londoner in New York, journey through an eclectic mix of genres, from classical to folk, as the orchestra presents an unforgettable performance showcasing the talent and versatility of its musicians.

 

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PERFORMERS:
Paola Polinori, vocal
Daniel Edelhoff, trumpet
Joris Laenen, trumpet
Philipp Rebmann, trumpet
Tomoki Kirita, trumpet
Gideon Seidenberg, horn
Péter Zsolt, horn
Dimo Pishtyalov, trombone
Andras Palfy , trombone
Marc Sanchez, trombone
Sebastian Cifuentes, trombone
Richard Alonso Diaz, tuba
Alexander Kamenarov, percussion
Georgi Varbanov, percussion
Markus Steiner, percussion

 

PROGRAMME:
Anthony Holborne: The Fairy Round
Henry Purcell: Abdelazer Suite, Z.570
George Frideric Handel: Eternal Source
P. Doerpinghaus: Four Bagatelles
Jim Parker: A Londoner in New York

Intermission

Astor Piazzolla: Piazzolladas
P. Markusson: Sad Deer Eyes
Joris Laenen: Midnight Caffeine
Enrique Crespo: Ballade for two Wings
Enrique Crespo: Fogo da Mulata
Traditional Bulgarian: Gorno Dikanso Horo