June 14, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
Conductor Elias Grandy leads a powerhouse programme that pairs a showpiece for violin with one of the most thrilling symphonies ever written, with Concertmaster Joo Young Oh.
Sibelius’s Violin Concerto is music of ice and fire with haunting lyricism and a solo part that feels both fearless and intensely personal. Taking the spotlight is Luka Faulisi, a rising star on today’s concert scene, bringing virtuosity and intensity to one of the repertoire’s most iconic concertos.
After the interval comes Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3 “Organ Symphony”, a true crowd favorite. From dark, dramatic beginnings to its famous final surge, it builds into a monumental climax as the organ enters in full force, played by Aydan Alakbarova in an unforgettable finish.
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ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Luka Faulisi, violin
Aydan Alakbarova, organ
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster
PROGRAMME:
Jean Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47
Intermission
Camille Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 (“Organ”)