Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8

February 1, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience an unforgettable evening of classical music with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, led by the distinguished conductor Marcus Bosch. The programme begins with Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No. 8. After the intermission, the orchestra will present Anton Bruckner’s majestic Symphony No. 4, known as the “Romantic,” in its original 1874 version. This concert promises to captivate audiences with its rich textures and expressive depth.

 

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ARTIST:
Marcus Bosch, conductor

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93

INTERMISSION

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-flat Major (1874 version), “Romantic”

Malek Jandali: Syrian Symphony

January 25, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an extraordinary evening of music, highlighted by the world premiere of Malek Jandali’s Syrian Symphony. This powerful and deeply moving work stands as a testament to the resilience and spirit of the Syrian people. Composed during one of the most turbulent periods in modern Syrian history, the Syrian Symphonyreflects themes of revolution and hope. Its sweeping melodies and intricate orchestration encapsulate the struggles and triumphs of a nation.

Under the baton of Grammy-nominated conductor Alastair Willis, the programme also explores the interplay of Arabic and Western musical traditions. It opens with Ascending Bird, a stunning collaboration by Colin Jacobsen and Siamak Aghaei, and features Camille Saint-Saëns’ vibrant Piano Concerto No. 5 (Egyptian), performed by the acclaimed pianist Lindsay Garritson.
The evening culminates in Jandali’s groundbreaking Syrian Symphony, an evocative masterpiece that brings the stories of Syria’s past and present to life.

 

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ARTISTS:
Alastair Willis, conductor
Lindsay Garritson, piano

 

PROGAMME:
Colin Jacobsen & Siamak Aghae: Ascending Bird
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 5 in F Major, Op. 103 (Egyptian)

INTERMISSION

Malek Jandali: Symphony No. 1 (Syrian Symphony)

New Year’s Concert

January 20, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Usher in the New Year with an evening of operatic and orchestral brilliance with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. Under the baton of conductor Elias Grandy, alongside the captivating voices of soprano Julia Koci, tenor Lucian Krasznec, and Qatar Concert Choir, this performance will take you on a journey through some of the most celebrated works in classical music.

The programme features stirring overtures and beloved arias from Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Strauss II, and Kálmán. From the drama of La Traviata and Aida to the lively charm of Die Fledermaus and Der Zigeunerbaron, this concert promises an unforgettable celebration of timeless masterpieces.

 

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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Julia Koci, soprano
Lucian Krasznec, tenor
Qatar Concert Choir
Giovanni Pasini, choir master

 

PROGRAMME:
Gioachino Rossini:
La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie): Overture
Giuseppe Verdi:
Il Trovatore: “Le fosche notturne spoglie”
La Traviata: Prelude
Rigoletto: “La donna è mobile”
Giacomo Puccini:
Manon Lescaut: Intermezzo, Act III
La Bohème: “Quando me’n vo’”
Giuseppe Verdi:
Aida: Ballet Music

INTERMISSION

Johann Strauss II:
Die Fledermaus: Overture
Die Fledermaus: “Uhrenduett”
Die Fledermaus: “Duidu” Choir
Der Zigeunerbaron: Overture
Der Zigeunerbaron: “Als flotter Geist”
Emmerich Kálmán:
Die Csárdásfürstin: “Heia Heia”
Countess Maritza: Overture

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

 

Audience members must register on the QNL event webpage to attend the event.

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”