Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will take audiences on a musical journey through the rich cultural heritage of Iraq and Egypt with a special concert titled “An Evening of Golden Age Classics: From the Euphrates to the Nile” at UVenue on November 13.
The concert will bring together celebrated compositions and timeless songs from the two countries, blending traditional Arab melodies with contemporary orchestral arrangements in a celebration of the region’s musical legacy.
The evening will be conducted by Chilean-Belgian conductor and arranger David Navarro-Turres, Music and Artistic Director of the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra, who has collaborated with leading orchestras and musical ensembles across Europe and beyond.
Navarro-Turres studied at the National Conservatory of Music at the University of Chile and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, establishing an international career spanning orchestral performance and musical arrangement.
The concert will feature Egyptian singer Ahmed Effat, who has earned several awards and recognitions throughout his career and performed alongside prominent Arab artists at the Arab Music Festival. Effat has also appeared in numerous concerts at the Cairo Opera House celebrating the legacy of legendary Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez. He has represented Egypt at international cultural events and studied under renowned conductor Selim Sahab.
Joining him will be Iraqi artist Ziyad Al-Hajri, a prominent member of the Iraqi National Heritage Music Ensemble, who has represented his country’s musical traditions at numerous international festivals.
Also performing will be Iraqi oud player Manar Duraid, another member of the Iraqi National Heritage Music Ensemble.
