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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.
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)
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.
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”
Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for a captivating evening of classical music, led by conductor Elias Grandy and featuring Hassan Moataz El Molla on cello. The programme begins with Mikhail Glinka’s vibrant Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila, followed by Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, a dramatic and virtuosic masterpiece showcasing the expressive range of the cello. After the intermission, the orchestra will bring to life selections from Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic ballet Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64. These excerpts, including Montagues and Capulets, The Young Juliet, and The Death of Tybalt, vividly capture the beauty, passion, and tragedy of Shakespeare’s timeless love story.
ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello
PROGRAMME:
Mikhail Glinka: Overture to Ruslan and Lyudmila
Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107
INTERMISSION
Sergei Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64