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CANCELLED – QPO Presents: Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8

April 11, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House

Marcus Bosch leads the orchestra in one of the great symphonic monuments of the late Romantic era: Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C minor (1890 version).

Vast in scale yet built with architectural clarity, the Eighth unfolds in long, powerful arcs with solemn brass chorales, towering climaxes, and moments of unexpected tenderness. From the restless drive of the opening movement to the deep stillness of the Adagio, Bruckner balances spiritual intensity with awe-inspiring sound, culminating in a finale that gathers the symphony’s themes into a triumphant conclusion.

 

 

ARTISTS:
Marcus Bosch, conductor

 

PROGRAMME:
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (1890 version, edited by: Leopold Nowak)

CANCELLED – QPO Presents: Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2

April 5, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3
Under the baton of Elias Grandy, the orchestra is joined by acclaimed pianist Joseph Moog for an evening that moves from towering Romantic drama to Viennese charm.
At the heart of the programme is Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, a symphonic-scale concerto that blends virtuosity with breadth and intimacy. From its famous opening horn call to the concerto’s sweeping dialogues between piano and orchestra, Brahms creates a work that is as much a profound musical journey as it is a showcase for the soloist.
After the interval comes Schubert’s Symphony in B minor “Unfinished Symphony”, with two movements of extraordinary beauty and tension, where lyricism and shadow coexist in music that feels both inevitable and hauntingly incomplete.
The concert concludes with Johann Strauss II’s Sphärenklänge (Music of the Spheres), a shimmering waltz that captures the elegance and sparkle of Vienna, closing the evening with delight.

 

ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Joseph Moog, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major, Op. 83

Intermission

Franz Schubert: Symphony in B Minor, D. 759 (Unfinished Symphony)
Josef Strauss: Sphärenklänge (Music of the Spheres), Op. 235

CANCELLED – QPO Presents: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade

March 31, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Cancellation of Upcoming QPO Concerts

Due to the current regional conflict, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra regrets to announce the cancellation of the following 3 concerts:

• Wednesday 25 March – The Philharmonic at the Library: From Rosenmueller to Mozart – A Quintet Journey

• Friday 27 March – QPO Presents: Strauss’ Don Quixote at QNCC

• Tuesday 31 March – QPO Presents: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade at Katara Opera House

This decision has been taken with the safety and well-being of our audience members, performing artists, and staff as our foremost concern.

All patrons who have purchased tickets for the above performances will receive a full refund. For further information or enquiries, please contact the QPO Box Office at qpoboxoffice@qf.org.qa.

We sincerely appreciate your loyalty and understanding during this difficult time, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our concert halls as soon as conditions permit.

Under the baton of Elias Grandy, QPO performs Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, a vivid symphonic journey inspired by One Thousand and One Nights. Across four scenes, the orchestra conjures sweeping seas, glittering courts, and bold adventure, all held together by the work’s iconic violin solo, Scheherazade’s voice, led by Concertmaster Joo Young Oh.

Joining the performance are Taoufik Mirkhan on qanun and Rania Shehab as narrator, adding an extra layer of atmosphere to this journey through myth and imagination.

A special surprise will be included as part of the evening.

 

ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Taoufik Mirkhan, qanoun
Rania Shehab, narrator
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster

 

PROGRAMME:
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade, Op. 35

Intermission

Program TBC

QPO Presents: Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony

February 7, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) and Maestro Pablo Mielgo for an evening that journeys from lyricism and elegance to symphonic revolution. The concert opens with Brahms’ radiant Variations on a Theme by Haydn, a masterpiece of orchestral color. QPO’s oboist German Díaz Blanco then takes center stage in Richard Strauss’ Concerto for Oboe in D major, a virtuosic and poetic work that is hued with late-Romantic warmth. After the intermission, the orchestra turns to one of the defining works in music history, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Bold and expansive, the “Eroica” reshaped what a symphony could be.

 

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ARTISTS:
Pablo Mielgo, conductor
German Díaz Blanco, oboe
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster

 

PROGRAMME:
Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Richard Strauss: Concerto for Oboe, TRV 292, D Major

Intermission

Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E Flat Major, Op. 55, “Eroica Symphony”

CANCELLED – QPO Presents: Strauss’ Don Quixote

March 27, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Cancellation of Upcoming QPO Concerts

Due to the current regional conflict, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra regrets to announce the cancellation of the following 3 concerts:

• Wednesday 25 March – The Philharmonic at the Library: From Rosenmueller to Mozart – A Quintet Journey

• Friday 27 March – QPO Presents: Strauss’ Don Quixote at QNCC

• Tuesday 31 March – QPO Presents: Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade at Katara Opera House

This decision has been taken with the safety and well-being of our audience members, performing artists, and staff as our foremost concern.

All patrons who have purchased tickets for the above performances will receive a full refund. For further information or enquiries, please contact the QPO Box Office at qpoboxoffice@qf.org.qa.

We sincerely appreciate your loyalty and understanding during this difficult time, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our concert halls as soon as conditions permit.

Immerse yourself in a rich evening of Richard Strauss with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Elias Grandy. The program opens with Strauss’ symphonic tone poem Don Quixote. Cellist Daniel Müller-Schott and QPO’s violist Giovanni Pasini bring the story to life as the voices of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, tracing their comic adventures and moments of touching lyricism.

After the intermission, the orchestra continues its Strauss journey with the impassioned Don Juan, a whirlwind of exuberance and tragedy, followed by the sumptuous Suite from Der Rosenkavalier. Filled with soaring waltzes and opulent orchestral color, the suite closes the evening in a spirit of romance, showcasing Strauss at his most dazzling.

 

 

ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Daniel Müller-Schott, cello
Giovanni Pasini, viola
Lyonel Schmit, concertmaster

 

PROGRAMME:
Richard Strauss: Don Quixote, Op. 35, TrV 184

Intermission

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

Buchbinder Plays Beethoven’s Piano Concertos 1 & 5

January 31, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
Close the cycle with Beethoven at his most triumphant. In the second concert of our two-part series, the legendary Rudolf Buchbinder returns to perform Beethoven’s bright Piano Concerto No. 1 and the commanding “Emperor” Concerto No. 5.

Following the first program of Concerto Nos. 2, 4, and 3, this evening completes our live traversal of five Beethoven concertos.

 

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ARTIST:
Rudolf Buchbinder, conductor & piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15

Intermission

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat, Op. 73, “Emperor”

Buchbinder Plays Beethoven’s Piano Concertos 2, 3 & 4

January 29, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
Experience Beethoven’s piano concertos in the hands of a legend. In the first of a two-concert cycle, Rudolf Buchbinder, one of today’s foremost Beethoven interpreters, joins the Qatar Philharmonic to perform three towering works, the sparkling Concerto No. 2, the poetic Concerto No. 4, and the dramatic Concerto No. 3.

 

This program traces Beethoven’s evolution from Classical brilliance to revolutionary depth, with Buchbinder’s hallmark clarity, and expressive power.

 

This concert launches our traversal of the five Beethoven concertos with Buchbinder. The second concert in the series follows on 31 January, featuring the jubilant Concerto No. 1 and the majestic “Emperor” Concerto No. 5. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the full cycle live with one of the great Beethoven pianists of our time.

 

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ARTIST:
Rudolf Buchbinder, conductor & piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Piano Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major, Op. 19
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

Intermission

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37

Mozart y Mambo with Sarah Willis

January 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and star horn player Sarah Willis for an exciting musical journey where Vienna meets Havana. Under the baton of Grammy-nominated Alastair Willis, the evening opens with Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio Overture before Sarah steps into the spotlight for Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3.

The second half turns up the heat as the orchestra dives into Latin and Cuban colors. Stravinsky’s playful Pulcinella Suite is paired with beloved classics such as “El Bodeguero,” “Dos Gardenias,” and “El Manisero.” At the heart of the program is the infectiously joyful “Rondo alla Mambo,” a piece that imagines how Mozart might have written if he had spent time in Havana, full of elegance, rhythm, and humor.

 

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ARTISTS:
Alastair Willis, conductor
Sarah Willis, horn
Harold Madrigal Frías, trumpet
Alejandro Aguíar, percussion
Carlos García, double bass
Edgar Olivero, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Richard Egues: El Bodeguero
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 384
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E Flat Major, K. 447
Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida: Rondo Alla Mambo

Intermission

Igor Stravinsky: Suite from “Pulcinella”
Isolina Carillo: Dos Gardenias
Moisés Simons: El Manisero

Mozart y Mambo with Sarah Willis

January 9, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and star horn player Sarah Willis for an exciting musical journey where Vienna meets Havana. Under the baton of Grammy-nominated Alastair Willis, the evening opens with Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio Overture before Sarah steps into the spotlight for Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3.

The second half turns up the heat as the orchestra dives into Latin and Cuban colors. Stravinsky’s playful Pulcinella Suite is paired with beloved classics such as “El Bodeguero,” “Dos Gardenias,” and “El Manisero.” At the heart of the program is the infectiously joyful “Rondo alla Mambo,” a piece that imagines how Mozart might have written if he had spent time in Havana, full of elegance, rhythm, and humor.

 

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ARTISTS:
Alastair Willis, conductor
Sarah Willis, horn
Harold Madrigal Frías, trumpet
Alejandro Aguíar, percussion
Carlos García, double bass
Edgar Olivero, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Richard Egues: El Bodeguero
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Overture to the Abduction from the Seraglio, K. 384
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E Flat Major, K. 447
Joshua Davis & Yuniet Lombida: Rondo Alla Mambo

Intermission

Igor Stravinsky: Suite from “Pulcinella”
Isolina Carillo: Dos Gardenias
Moisés Simons: El Manisero

THE PHILHARMONIC AT THE LIBRARY: The Tempest – Music of the Age of Shakespeare

November 15, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Qatar National Library

Experience the magic of timeless melodies that once filled the theatres and royal courts of Shakespeare’s England. Join us for a captivating performance that brings to life the sounds and spirit of the Elizabethan era, featuring members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside actors from the Doha Players and voices from the Doha Chamber Choir.

 

PERFORMERS:
Daniel Edelhoff: cornetto, trumpet
Tomoki Kirita: cornetto, trumpet
Sebastian C. Zuluaga: sackbut
Yoshiko Koyama: bassoon
Ines Wein: violin
Tobias Gette: violin
Martino Piroddi: viola
Kahraman Seref: viola
Christoph Schmitz: cello
Julie Sgarro: harp
Joris Laenen: organ, trumpet
Alexander Kamenarov: percussion, timpani
Maria Klimenko, soprano
Qatar Chamber Choir
The Doha Players

 

PROGRAMME:
William Shakespeare (1564-1616):
Henry V, Act IV, Scene 3
The English Camp

Cesare Bendinelli (1542-1617):
Sonata 336

William Brade (1560-1630):
The Queens Intrada
Intrada of the Young Princess
Mascharad of the Noblewomen

William Shakespeare (1564-1616):
The Tempest, Act V, Scene 1
Before Prospero’s Cell

Matthew Locke (1621-1677):
Incidental Suite for “The Tempest”

Robert Johnson (1583-1633): ‬
‪Full Fathom Five

Thomas Morley (1557-1602):
It was a lover and his lass

John Dowland (1562-1626):
Come Again

William Brade (1560-1630):
Paduana
Gaillard
Allmand

William Shakespeare (1564-1616):
Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act V, Scene 1
Athens, the palace of Theseus

Thomas Morley (1557-1602):
April is in my Mistress’ face

John Dowland (1562-1626):
Can She Excuse my Wrongs

 

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