Qatar Philharmonic
So I went to my first Doha "event" tonight.
Qatar Philharmonic! I was very impressed with the talent. Does Doha have a music school? The conductor was an animated young man. I was watching him in his element, waving his hands like he had an invisible magic wand. His body would punctuate certain beats. I'm not a musician (I got kicked out of choir in grade 5) so I was curious how all the musicians could play their instruments, read the music, and keep an eye on the conductor. I intently watched, yet I don't think I saw anyone's eyes glance his way. How do they know what to do?
The baritone was charismatic. He made me smile with his actions that he used to illustrate the lyrics. The soprano had quite the range. I was close enough that I could hear her as she took her breaths, and I could see her rib cage fill with air as she sang her notes. Their expressions communicated emotions far beyond the language that I did not understand.
All that and yummy desserts, what more could I ask for from my first event?
Hi guys,
there are some changes in the orchestra program:
the concert on March 25th is conducted by Lorin Maazel, but you have to come to Paris to see him.
The program of March 28th will be:
Mendelssohn: Symphony No.4
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherezade
conducted by Maestro Nader Abassi
Greetings to all!
thanks
Check mate.....
Rassadko, top left under QL logo. Click 'event'.
Now just need to find the calendar...heheh
Check mate.....
you made my day
Check mate.....
Concert March 25 2009, 8.00
Conductor Evelyn Aeillo, Paris, Théâtre des Champs Elysées
G. Bizet Carmen: Suite No. 1
G. Bizet Carmen: Suite No. 2
M. Ravel Bolero
Intermission
M. Khalife Arabian Concerto
M. Khalife Salute
M.Khalife Mawwal
Concert March 28 2009, 7.00
Conductor Nader Abbassi, Doha, Aspire Building
R. Shchedrin
Intermission
N. Rimsky-Korsakov , op.35
Rassadko check QL calendar ...you can buy their ticket from Grand Regency Hotel and Centre Point.
Can some one inform where to see them perform
when, and where to buy tickets?
many thanks
Check mate.....
hi QS ... i am very well thank you ! :)
novi.. how are you?...
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
and i know some of those musicians are regular QL'ers too :)
This is new for qatar. they started performing only few months ago.. and yes, they are impressive.. but they are not qataris.. the musicians in the orchestra are from all over the world.. they had to win a serious competition...only the best are selected.. they bring a different conductor almost every performance.. the singers (if any) are also different...
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry