The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) is set to perform its last concert for the month “Northern European Impressions by Grieg and Sibelius,” before going on a break.
It will be held tomorrow, at the Katara Cultural Village Opera House at 7:30pm. It will be conducted by one of the leading conductors, Elias Grandy. The concert will have three parts: Jean Sibelius: Finlandia, Op. 26; Edvard Greig: Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1, Op. 46: and Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43.
According to QPO, “Finlandia” is Sibelius’ most enduring work, it is the “symbol of ending struggle for nationhood.” It is a clear precursor to the composer’s symphonies, in which the orchestra so often assumes the role of an ever-strengthening, defiant juggernaut.
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Peer Gynt, Suite No. 1 meanwhile is one of the universal favourites with its bright and cheery character, and is comprised of four movements. The first and fourth movements are written for full orchestra, but the second and third are scored without wind instruments.
The programme ends with the romantic and memorable melodies of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2, where the composer himself said: “My second symphony is a confession of the soul.”
Ticket prices are from QR75 to QR200, and can be purchased at QPO’s website.
Conductor Elias Grandy is among the leading conductors of today enjoying an international career that encompasses opera and symphony concerts. He is currently the Music Director of the Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra Heidelberg. Grandy has has continued to grow the city’s artistic reputation as one of Germany’s most fascinating centers for symphonic music and opera.
