Gulf folk meets the Philharmonic
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra presents a unique musical event that aims to enhance and preserve Gulf folk music by intertwining traditional Gulf folk styles with a Western orchestra for the first time. The music will put particular emphasis on Qatar’s rich maritime history with influences from the art of ‘Fijiri’, a traditional form of music associated with pearl divers and the sea. The Philharmonic’s Deputy Executive Director, Nasser Sahim composed the music for the event, with Dr. Amer Jaffar and Mansour Al Mohanadi, a Qatari singer providing vocals for the performance.
The event will include a traditional Gulf percussion group led by Dr. Faisal Ibrahim Al-Tamimi, composer, Qatari director and researcher in arts and Qatari folklore.
Date: August 27, 2022
Timings: 7:30PM Onwards
Location: Katara Opera House - Katara Cultural Village
To purchase tickets for Gulf folk meets the Philharmonic, click here.
Please note that attendees will be only admitted if their EHTERAZ status is GREEN. Under 6’s will not be admitted into the venue. To know more, click here.
