October 22, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Qatar National Library
Join us for an enchanting evening of “Philharmonic at the Library: Music of Peace, Songs of the Renaissance,” featuring the Qatar Chamber Choir and an international ensemble of acclaimed musicians. Experience the timeless beauty of Renaissance music through the sounds of historic instruments and masterful compositions that explore themes of harmony, peace, and the universal language of music.
PERFORMERS:
Daniel Edelhoff, concertmaster, cornetto
Tomoki Kirita, cornetto
Sebastian Cifuentes Zuluaga, sackbut
Borja Roudriguez, sackbut
Yoshiko Koyama, bassoon
Ines Wein, violin
Tobias Gette, violin
Raluca Gette, violin
Kahraman Seref, viola
Islam Abdelaziz, viola
Christoph Schmitz, cello
Radovan Hetsch, double bass
Julie Sgarro, harp
Joris Laenen, organ
Alexander Kamenarov, percussion
Qatar Chamber Choir
PROGRAMME:
Cesare Bendinelli: Tocade di Guerra
Anonymous: Pavane pour la petitte guaire et Gaillarde
Heinrich Schütz: Da Pacem
Andrea Gabrieli: Battalgia à 8
Giovanni Palestrina/ Giovanni Bassano: Tota pulchra es, amica mea
Heinrich Biber: Battalgia strings
Giovanni Gabrieli: Lieto Godea
Johann Staden: Plausus Noricus
Samuel Scheidt: Galliard Battalgia
Audience members must register on the QNL event webpage to attend the event.
April 25, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
An evening devoted entirely to Mozart, one of music’s most enduring voices. The concert opens with the sparkling Overture to Le nozze di Figaro, followed by the First Horn Concerto performed by QPO’s acclaimed horn soloist Peter Davida. The concerto is a work of elegance and wit that showcases the horn at its most charming. The evening closes with the beloved Haffner Serenade, a sweeping and joyful work that captures Mozart at his most celebratory.
ARTISTS:
Peter Davida, horn
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster
PROGRAMME:
Wolgang Amadeus Mozart:
Le nozze di Figaro: Ouverture, K. 492
Concerto No.1 for Horn & Orchestra in D Major, K. 412 & K. 514
Intermission
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade No.7 in D major, K. 250
April 18, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra opens with a blaze of brass with Dukas’ ceremonial Fanfare and Gabrieli’s magnificent Canzona, works that showcase the full splendour of the orchestra’s wind and brass sections. Mozart’s turbulent Symphony No. 40 follows, one of his most emotionally charged works, before the concert culminates in Beethoven’s irresistible Symphony No. 7. A work so driven by rhythm and energy that Wagner himself called it “the apotheosis of the dance.”
ARTIST:
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster
PROGRAMME:
Paul Dukas: Fanfare pour précéder La Péri
Giovanni Gabrieli: Canzona Septimi Toni No. 2
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550
Intermission
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92
November 13, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM uVenue, The Theatre
Conductor David Navarro-Turres leads the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra in a celebration of the Golden Age of Arabic music. From the Euphrates to the Nile traces a musical journeyacross the region’s storied vocal tradition, brought to the stage by singers Ziyad Al-Hajri, Manar Duraied, and Ahmed Effat.
A night of classic Arabic melodies, reimagined for full orchestra, celebrating the voices and songs that shaped a golden era of music across the region.
ARTISTS:
David Navarro-Turres, conductor
Ahmed Effat, vocals
Ziyad Al-Hajri, vocals
Manar Duraid, vocals
Alan Arif , violin
Mohamed Oweda, violin
Osama Al Bayati, violin
Arabic Takht:
Mohamed Oweda, violin
Islam El Hefnawy, violin
Eslam Abdelaziz, viola
Hassan Moataz, cello
Taoufik Mirkhan, Qanoon
George Oro, percussion
Composers and Arrangers:
Qoutayba Neaimi
Ahmed Oweda
PROGRAMME:
Across Mountains We Dance (Music)
Tala’a Min Beit Abuha
Aeel Yaa Al Asmar Aee
Marru Alayna Al-Hilween
Hatha Al-Hilu Gatelni Ya Amma
Marreina Bikum Hamad
Bayn Al-Asr Wal-Maghrib
INTERMISSION
Nebtedi Menain El Hikaya (Instrumental Introduction)
Bahlam Beek
Gabbar
Ya Alby Ya Khali
Zay El Hawa
Ahebbak
April 11, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
Experience the magic of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf in a special Arabic-narrated performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra. This beloved orchestral story follows a fearless young boy, a wily wolf, and a host of charming animal characters, each brought to life through the rich voices of the orchestra’s instruments. Acclaimed narrator Islam El-Hefnawy guides audiences through the adventure in Arabic, offering an immersive and memorable experience for the whole family. Two performances available.
ARTISTS:
Lyonel Schmit, concertmaster
Islam El-Hefnawy, narrator
PROGRAMME:
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (Arabic Version)
April 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting musical adventure through Prokofiev’s beloved orchestral classic, Peter and the Wolf. This captivating performance brings to life the story of a brave young boy, a cunning wolf, and a cast of unforgettable animal characters, each given a unique voice by the instruments of the orchestra. Narrator Christoph Schmitz guides audiences through this timeless tale in English, making it a wonderful experience for listeners of all ages. Two performances available.
ARTISTS:
Joo Young Oh concertmaster
Christoph Schmitz, narrator
PROGRAMME:
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (English Version)
April 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
Join the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting musical adventure through Prokofiev’s beloved orchestral classic, Peter and the Wolf. This captivating performance brings to life the story of a brave young boy, a cunning wolf, and a cast of unforgettable animal characters, each given a unique voice by the instruments of the orchestra. Narrator Christoph Schmitz guides audiences through this timeless tale in English, making it a wonderful experience for listeners of all ages. Two performances available.
ARTISTS:
Joo Young Oh, concertmaster
Christoph Schmitz, narrator
PROGRAMME:
Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 (English Version)
September 24, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Qatar National Library
PERFORMERS:
Qatar Philharmonic Brass Quintet
Richard Alonso Diaz, concertmaster, tuba
Joris Laenen, trumpet
Tomoki Kirita, rumpet
Gideon Seidenberg, horn
Sebastian Cifuentes, trombone
Pascal Klaiber, percussion
PROGRAMME:
This program has been meticulously selected in recognition of the Years of Culture commemorating Mexico and Canada this year.
A musical journey exploring these two cultures through their music, featuring works by Arturo Márquez, Rubén Fuentes, Jim McGrath, among others.
Audience members must register on the QNL event webpage to attend the event.
January 28, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Qatar National Library
Join us for a remarkable musical evening at Qatar National Library, where the enchanting theremin leads you on a timeless journey, blending creativity and innovation in an unforgettable experience.
PERFORMERS:
Anca Bold, theremin
Joo Young Oh, violin
Rolanda Ginkute, violin
Merve Kenet Bulun, viola
Anton Pavlovskiy, cello
Julie Sgarro, harp
Claire Glago, oboe
Aydan Alakbarova, piano
PROGRAMME:
Alexander Ivanovich Dubuque: Do Not Scold Me, My Love
Sergei Rachmaninoff: Vocalise for Theremin & Orchestra
Joseph Schillinger: Melody in E-Flat Minor
Camille Saint-Saëns: The Swan
Bohuslav Martinu: Fantasia for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano, H. 301
Miklós Rózsa: Spellbound
Bernard Herrmann: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Charlie Chaplin: Medley
Alexander Alyabyev: Solovey (featuring the bird song that the theremin can imitate)
Traditional Arabic Song: Lama Bada Yatathana
Audience members must register on the QNL event webpage to attend the event.
May 8, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Katara Cultural Village, Opera House
The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) presents a community event in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy (QMA). This event, conducted by Maestro David Navarro-Turres, 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!
Artists:
David Navarro-Turres, conductor
Ammar El Hout, horn
Ahmad Al Hamad, oud
Tarek Elhusseiny, cello
Ali Al-Naama, doholla
Aliya Alkhiyami, violin
Elaa Dhaoui, qanun
Batu Akkya, piano
Han Law, violin
Programme:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 3 in E Flat Major, KV. 447
Ammar Al-Shiri’I: Arabesque
Antonín Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Op. 104
Kevser Hanim: Longa Nahawand
Dmitry Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto in C major, Op. 48
Intermission
Seid Rüstemov & Shafi Badreddin: Qanun Concerto
Franz Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Flat Major
Camille Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto No. 3
Franz Liszt: Les Préludes