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.
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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