Doha, August 28 (QNA) - The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has announced its new season, with an opening concert on Sept. 4 at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Maestro Elias Grandy will perform an evening dedicated to the rich and expressive compositions of Robert Schumann.

The program will begin with the dramatic Genoveva Overture, followed by the Piano Concerto in A minor performed by world-renowned pianist Zee Zee. The orchestra will also present Schumann's Symphony No. 2 in C major, a piece distinguished by its emotional depth and triumphant spirit.

On Sept. 11, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will present Spanish Impressions, a vibrant musical story conducted by Maestro Elias Grandy with the QPO in a program full of rhythm and flair. The concert will begin with Friedrich Gulda's Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra, which challenges traditional musical styles. Performed by Hassan Moataz El Mulla of QPO, the concert offers a dazzling blend of classical traditions with jazz, funk, and improvisation.

The orchestra will celebrate the vibrant character of Spain with Manuel de Falla's 'Three-Cornered Hat Suites,' rich with folkloric energy and theatrical drama. The evening will conclude with Rimsky-Korsakov's brilliant 'Capriccio Espagnol,' a masterful display of orchestral colors inspired by Spanish melodies and dances.

On Sept. 14, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra invites its audience to register for free to attend 'A Musical Encounter: Sounds of Qatar and Argentina,' part of Qatar Museums' Years of Culture in collaboration with Argentina and Chile.

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will also perform a special preview performance in Doha before its upcoming concert at the renowned Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires on Sept. 17. This multicultural program, conducted by Argentine maestro Enrique Diemecke, celebrates the rich musical exchange between Qatar and Latin America.

The evening will feature Astor Piazzolla's iconic Concerto for Bandoneon 'Aconcagua', performed by acclaimed soloist Victor Hugo Villena, alongside works by Argentine composers Esteban Benzecry and Alberto Ginastera. Representing Qatar's contemporary music scene, the Philharmonic Orchestra will perform works by Dana Alfardan and Nasser Sahim, combining modern musical elements with the essence of traditional Arabic music.

This concert offers Doha audiences a unique opportunity to experience the program presented by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra on one of the world's most famous stages.

On Sept. 27, the Philharmonic will celebrate the bicentenary of the Republic of Uruguay under the baton of Maestro Marcus Bosch and with the participation of soprano Sofia Mara. The orchestra will perform Rodriguez's 'La Cumparsita,' Verdi's 'La Forza del Destino,' Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly,' Gardel's 'Volver Tango,' and more.

This October, the Classics of the Golden Age concert will return on Oct. 4 and Animated Vol. 2 on Oct. 10, among many others. (QNA)