Join us 20 minutes before the concert for an exclusive talk with our conductor, Elias Grandy and musician, Julia Korodi. Discover what makes the evening’s programme so special, what to listen for, and the stories behind the music.

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Experience an evening of vivid musical storytelling as conductor Elias Grandy leads the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in a programme bursting with rhythm and flair. The concert opens with Friedrich Gulda’s genre-defying Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, performed by QPO’s Hassan Moataz El Molla, a dazzling fusion of classical tradition with jazz, funk, and improvisation. After the intermission, the orchestra turns to the vibrant spirit of Spain with Manuel de Falla’s evocative Three-Cornered Hat Suites, brimming with folkloric energy and theatrical drama. The evening concludes with Rimsky-Korsakov’s brilliant Capriccio Espagnol, a virtuosic showcase of orchestral colour inspired by Spanish melodies and dances.

ARTISTS:
Elias Grandy, conductor
Hassan Moataz El Molla, cello

PROGRAMME:
Friedrich Gulda:
Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra

INTERMISSION

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov:
Capriccio Espagnol , Op.34

Manuel de Falla:
El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat) Suite No. 1
El sombrero de tres picos (Three-Cornered Hat) Suite No. 2

Experience a concert of cultural dialogue, as the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra showcases a special preview performance in Doha ahead of its debut at the world-renowned Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. Presented as part of the Qatar-Argentina 2025 Year of Culture, the concert reflects a shared commitment to deepening understanding through the universal language of music.

 The Years of Culture initiative, chaired by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, creates spaces where such encounters can take place. Each edition links Qatar with a partner country through programmes that highlight cultural heritage, creative industries, social and economic development and innovation. These collaborations encourage genuine dialogue and the building of shared cultural memory.

 The concert will bring together tango, Arab traditions, and classical symphonies, reflecting this mission through sound. It is both a debut and a dialogue. It is a gift of music that honours Argentina’s traditions while introducing the audience to the Philharmonic’s distinctive voice, connecting people across continents.

ARTISTS:
Enrique Diemecke, conductor
Victor Hugo Villena, bandoneón

PROGRAMME:
Esteban Benzecry: Obertura Tanguera
Dana Alfardan: Tempest “Polaris” & “Borealis”
Astor Piazzolla: Concerto for Bandoneón “Aconcagua”

INTERMISSION

Alberto Ginastera: Variaciones Concertantes, Op. 23
Nasser Sahim: Four Seasons & Spirit of Maqam

Join us 20 minutes before the concert for an exclusive talk with Julia Korodi. Discover what makes the evening’s programme so special, what to listen for, and the stories behind the music.

Seats are limited—arrive early!

In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the independence of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents a stirring evening of music that bridges cultures and continents. This special concert, held in collaboration with the Embassy of Uruguay, pays tribute to Uruguay’s rich musical heritage and its enduring cultural ties with the world.

Under the baton of esteemed conductor Marcus Bosch, and featuring the outstanding Uruguayan soprano Sofia Mara, the evening opens with the national anthems of both Qatar and Uruguay, symbolising the spirit of cross-cultural exchange at the heart of this celebration.

The programme journeys through the soulful rhythms of Uruguay’s iconic tangos La Cumparsita by Gerardo Matos Rodríguez and Mi Vieja Viola by Humberto Correa, to evocative works by contemporary Uruguayan composers such as Jaurés Lamarque Pons, César Cortinas, and Federico García Vigil. These pieces capture the essence of Uruguay’s vibrant musical identity, ranging from candombe traditions to opera and symphonic variation.

The second half of the concert showcases timeless European gems, including arias and overtures from Verdi, Puccini, Giménez, Delibes and Bizet, reflecting Uruguay’s historical artistic influences and deep ties to classical music traditions.

ARTISTS:
Marcus Bosch, conductor
Sofia Mara, soprano

PROGRAMME:
Abdul Aziz Naser: Qatar National Anthem
Francisco José Debali: National Anthem Uruguay (Voice / Orchestra)
Gerardo Matos Rodríguez: La Cumparsita
Humberto Correa: Mi Vieja Viola
Jaurés Lamarque Pons: “Candombe” from “Suite de Ballet según Figari”
César Cortinas: “L’ora d’ amar passano brevi from the Opera “La última Gavota”
Federico Garcia-Vigil: Variaciones sinfónicas sobre un tema de Rubén Rada

Intermission

Giuseppe Verdi: La Forza del Destino – Ouverture
Giacomo Puccini: Gianni Schicchi: “O mio babbino caro”
Giacomo Puccini: Madame Butterfly “Intermezzo sinfonico”
Ernesto Lecuona: From the Zarzuela “María la O” Romanza de María
Gerónimo Giménez: La boda de Luis Alonso (Intermedio)
Léo Delibes: Les filles de Cadix
Georges Bizet: Carmen – Act 1: Prelude