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The Qatar Philharmonic invites you to a special evening featuring the astonishing works of Beethoven, Haydn, and Arnold.  The concert will include Beethoven’s Second Symphony, a piece that was mostly composed during his stay at Heiligenstadt in 1802, a period in which his deafness was becoming more pronounced. The orchestra will also perform Haydn’s Symphony No. 101, quirkily nicknamed “The Clock”, inspired by Haydn’s trips to London, in which you will notice something quite striking- a rhythmic pulse sound that sounds like an old clock. Arnold’s impressive Concerto No. 1 for Horn solo will be performed by the orchestra’s own, Peter Davida. The Philharmonic will be led by passionate German conductor Elias Grandy.

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Performers:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Peter Davida, horn

Programme:
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 101 in D Major (The Clock)
Malcolm Arnold: Concerto No. 1 for Horn & Orchestra, Op. 11

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 36

Join the Qatar Philharmonic for a captivating evening featuring the works of Haydn, Brahms, and Bartók. The concert will begin with Haydn’s Surprise Symphony, a byname of Symphony No. 94 in G Major, named for the “surprise”- an astoundingly loud chord- that punctuates the gentle flow of the second movement. The performance will continue with Brahms’ Variations on a Theme of Haydn, a composition based on the theme and variations of the Saint Anthony Chorale by Haydn. The night will end with Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a colourful showpiece that is arguably the most popular of Bartók’s orchestral works. The Philharmonic will be led by spirited German conductor Elias Grandy.

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Performer:
Elias Grandy, conductor

Programme:
Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise Symphony)
Johannes Brahms: Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn, Op. 56a, St. Anthony Choral

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Béla Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra

The Philharmonic presents a concert featuring Brahms’ intimate colossus Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, and de Falla’s inspired El Sombrero de Tres Picos (Three-Cornered Hat). Brahms famously jokingly described the Concerto No. 2 a “tiny, tiny little concerto with a tiny, tiny little scherzo”, which was ironic as the piece may well have been the largest piano concerto written during that period regarding its complexity, thematic variety, and sheer length. El Sombrero de Tres Picos (Three-Cornered Hat) is a colourful ballet with music by de Falla. Performing under the baton of Pablo Mielgo, the orchestra will be joined by German classical pianist Gerhard Oppitz.

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PERFORMER:
Pablo Mielgo, conductor
Gerhard Oppitz, piano

PROGRAMME:
Johannes Brahms:
Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major for Piano and Orchestra, Op.83

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Manuel de Falla:
El Sombrero de Tres Picos (Three-Cornered Hat) Suite 1
El Sombrero de Tres Picos (Three-Cornered Hat) Suite 2

Join the Philharmonic for the unique MAias Alyamani & Yahia Tello’s Electro Maqam experience, an entertaining journey where Arabic music magic meets the electronic world. Chill out with multitalented artists performing an exciting fusion of oriental melodies and electronic samples blending together for an exceptional evening.

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The Qatar Philharmonic invites you to a high-energy Best of Brass concert. An evening that promises to be unforgettable, featuring an eclectic mix of brass classics and modern works, such as Robbie Williams’ Angels, Handel’s Chaconne, and Mancini’s Pink Panther Theme, to name a few. The orchestra will be led by Bob Ross, a conductor that delights audiences with his zany brand of fun.

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PERFORMERS:

Bob Ross, conductor

PROGRAMME:
Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra: Introduction
Dave Baker: Salamanca
Johann Sebastian Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor BWV 565, arr. by Segers
Duke Ellington: Caravan
John Newton: Amazing Grace
Johann Strauss Jr.: Pizzicato Polka for Brass
Salvatore Cardillo: Catari
Traditional: “Heimatland” for Brass
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Rondo: Horn Concerto No. 4
Traditional: Marching the Blues for Brass
Traditional: “Skirl” for Brass
Jeremiah Clarke: Fanfare for Brass
Thomas Arne: Rule, Britannia!
Joris Laenen: Karak with Extra Ginger
George Frideric Handel: Chaconne in G Major, HWV 435 for Brass
Henry Mancini: The Pink Panther Theme for Bass Trombone & Brass
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzon Septimi Toni No. 2 for Brass
Hamilton Harty: Londonderry Air for Tuba & Brass
Robbie Williams: “Angels” for Brass
Van McCoy: The Hustle
Traditional: Tango for Brass
Traditional: Walkabout
Mikis Theodorakis: Zorbas Dance
Ian Gillan: Smoke on the Water

The beloved MAqam Ensemble is back with a surprising programme: “Electro Maqam”.

An entertaining Journey where Arabic music magic meets the electronic world.

Chill out with our multitalented music artists performing a music mix in a special form that combines various genres of music oriental melodies, electronic vibes, quick and deep beat patterns.

PERFORMERS:
MAias Alyamani, violin,
Yahia Tello, keyboard
Dmitri Torchinsky, violin
Lorena Manescu, violin
Mohammed Oweda, violin
Georges Yammine, violin
Anne-Cathrin Ehrlich, violin
Egle Valute, violin
Andrea Mereuta, viola
Islam Abdelaziz, viola
Hassan Moataz, cello
Sandor Onodi, doublebass
Ferdinand Schaefer, percussion
George Oro, arabic percussion

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PERFORMERS:
Islam El Hefnawy, violin
Mohamed Oweda, violin
Islam Abdelaziz, viola
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello
Sandor Onodi, double bass
Ng Kee Guan, percussion
Mohamed Ibrahim Saleh, english horn
Hala Al-Emadi, piano
Ahmed El-Helou, vocals

PROGRAMME:
Philip Glass:  String Quartet No. 5 (USA)
Dana Alfardan: Theme of Qatar Airways (Qatar)
Nasser Nasseb: Al Haneen (Qatar)
Hala Al-Emadi: You (Qatar)
Corrado Maria Saglietti: Suite for Englih Horn & String Quartet (Italy)
Mohamed Fawzy: Teer Beena ya Alby (Egypt)
Farid Al-Atrash: Alby wa Moftaho (Lebanon-Egypt)

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The Qatar Philharmonic presents Qatar Music Academy’s Soloists & Youth Orchestra, an event that will feature students from Qatar Music Academy performing alongside the orchestra professionals. The concert will see the Academy’s most exceptional students showcasing their talents as soloists and orchestra musicians, giving the audience a glimpse into the future of classical music. The concert will include compositions from Haydn, Bruch, Bach, and many more. The Philharmonic and students will be conducted by Giovanni Pasini for this special event.

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PERFORMERS:

Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Youth Orchestra
Nasser Mansour Ali, violin
Law Sze Han, violin
Anne MacChesney, violin
Tarek Elhusseiny, cello
Gyu-Ryang Lee, piano
Paul Gette, xylophone
Josef Alkotami, qanun

PROGRAMME:

Franz Joseph Haydn:
Piano Concerto in D major Hob XVIII\11
Violin Concerto in G major

Johann Sebastian Bach:
Minuet and Badinerie for Qanun and Orchestra

Max Bruch:
Concerto No. 1 in G minor for Violin & Orchestra, Op. 26

Camille Saint-Saens:
Cello Concerto

Pablo de Sarasate:
Introduction  and Tarantella, Op. 43

Grigoras Dinicu:
Hora Staccato

Franz Schubert:
Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” D759

Please note there will be no intermission.

Join the Philharmonic for a classical concert celebrating the incredible works of Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, and Glinka. The event will include Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor, considered one of the all-time greatest works in the genre. The performance will also feature the Overture to Glinka’s leading opera Ruslan and Ludmila, and will end with Rachmaninoff’s acclaimed Symphony No. 2 in E minor. Performing under the baton of Marcus Bosch, the orchestra will be joined by Hassan Moataz El Molla.

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Performers:
Marcus Bosch, conductor
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello

Programme:
Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Ludmila
Antonín Leopold Dvořák: Cello Concerto in B minor, Op. 104

Intermission

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27