All Events and Concerts

11th
May 11, 2024 | 7:30 PM An Evening with Beethoven and R. Strauss Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an extraordinary evening conducted by the acclaimed Marcus Bosch and featuring the exceptional Finnish pianist Antti Siirala. Experience the timeless elegance of Beethoven’s “Egmont” Overture, followed by the sublime beauty of his Piano Concerto No. 4, performed by the incomparable Antti Siirala. Following the intermission, immerse yourself in the lush melodies of R. Strauss’ exhilarating Don Juan, with the captivating Der Rosenkavalier Suite to close the concert.

 

PERFORMERS:
Marcus Bosch, conductor
Antti Siirala, piano

 

PROGRAMME:
Ludwig van Beethoven:
Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58

Intermission

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

17th
May 17, 2024 | 7:30 PM QPO Presents QMA’s Soloists Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

The the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) presents a community event in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA). This event, conducted by QPO’s esteemed Giovanni Pasini, showcases QMA’s talented soloists and the Qatar Youth Orchestra performing alongside professional musicians from the orchestra. This rare and prestigious opportunity highlights Qatar’s emerging classical talents and the collaborative spirit between these esteemed institutions. Witness the future of classical music in Qatar unfold in this thrilling and inspiring concert!

 

 

PERFORMERS:
Giovanni Pasini, conductor
Eva-Julie Renault, piano
Sultan Al Naama, bass clarinet
Tarek El Husseiny, cello
Harsh Anand, oboe
Law Sze Han, violin
Hayk Amirkhanyan, alto saxophone
Anne McChesney, violin
Adam Nahar, qanun
Tim Salman, oud
Elaa Dhaoui, qanun
Qatari Women’s Takht
Nagham Jawqa
Qatar Youth Orchestra

 

 

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto n.11 KV 413 1st mov.
Eva-Julie Renault, piano

Geraldine Green: Bass Clarinet Concerto 1st mov.
Sultan Al Naama, bass clarinet

Franz Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto Nr. 1 in C-major (Hob. VIIb:1), 1st mov.
Tarek El Husseiny, cello

Franz Joseph Haydn: Oboe Concerto 1st mov.
Harsh Anand, oboe

Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto E Minor 1st mov.
Law Sze Han, violin

Paule Maurice: Tableaux de Provence:
Hayk Amirkhanyan, alto saxophone

Franz Waxman: Carmen Fantasie
Anne McChesney, violin

 

INTERMISSION

Antonio Vivaldi: Spring 1st mov. (from The Four Seasons)
Qanun solo

Longa Wanis Wartanian: for oud, strings & percussions (Tabla by George Oro)

Bakcha Kurd: an Azari piece for qanun and orchestra

Muwashshahat Suite: 3 tarditional Muwashshah, for takht

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: 2nd Symphony, 4th mov.

PERFORMERS:
Sonja Park, piano
Joo Young Oh, violin
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello

 

Programme:
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50

 

 

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

24th
May 24, 2024 | 7:30 PM Bruckner Meets Mozart Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of acclaimed German conductor Elias Grandy, in a captivating performance featuring masterpieces by Mozart and Bruckner. The evening begins with Mozart’s Symphony No. 25, a work of stirring intensity and profound emotion that showcases the composer’s genius. The concert will conclude with the majestic sounds of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5, an enduring work that transports listeners with its grandeur and depth.

 

PERFORMERS:
Elias Grandy, conductor

 

PROGRAMME:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 5 in G Minor, K. 183

Intermission

Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 5 in B-Flat Major

29th
May 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM An Evening with Wagner Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3

Experience an evening of extraordinary music with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the talented Elias Grandy, and featuring the remarkable German opera singer Lioba Braun. The concert begins with Wagner’s emotive “Prelude” and “Liebestod”from Tristan und Isolde, setting the stage for a journey of passion and longing. The concert continues with Wagner’s poignant Wesendonck Lieder, showcasing Lioba Braun’s captivating voice and emotional depth. Excerpts from Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg follow, and the event closes with the grand “Tannhäuser” Overture, a powerful and iconic piece by the legendary composer.

 

PERFORMERS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Lioba Braun, mezzo soprano

 

PROGRAMME:
Richard Wagner:
Tristan und Isolde – “Prelude” and “Liebestod”
Wesendonck Lieder, WWV91

Intermission

Richard Wagner:
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg – Prelude, Act I
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg “Three Excerpts from Act III”
“Tannhäuser” Overture

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