QPO Presents: Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2

Under the baton of Elias Grandy, the orchestra is joined by acclaimed pianist Joseph Moog for an evening that moves from towering Romantic drama to Viennese charm.

At the heart of the programme is Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, a symphonic-scale concerto that blends virtuosity with breadth and intimacy. From its famous opening horn call to the concerto’s sweeping dialogues between piano and orchestra, Brahms creates a work that is as much a profound musical journey as it is a showcase for the soloist.

After the interval comes Schubert’s Symphony in B minor “Unfinished Symphony", with two movements of extraordinary beauty and tension, where lyricism and shadow coexist in music that feels both inevitable and hauntingly incomplete.

The concert concludes with Johann Strauss II’s Sphärenklänge (Music of the Spheres), a shimmering waltz that captures the elegance and sparkle of Vienna, closing the evening with delight.

Concert Attendance Guidelines 

Ticketing and Admission:

• All tickets must be purchased online in advance.
• No refunds or exchanges are permitted.
• Children under 6 years of age are not admitted to the venue.
• Seating begins 30 minutes prior to the performance.

Venue Protocol:

• QPO representatives will guide patrons to their designated seats.
• We kindly request that all mobile devices be silenced.
• Flash photography and video recording are strictly prohibited.
• Late arrivals will not be seated until an appropriate break in the performance.
• Re-entry during the concert is limited to seats near the exit.
• Food and beverages are not permitted in the concert hall (water excepted).

Patron Conduct:

• The Philharmonic reserves the right to remove any individual disrupting the performance or other patrons.
• We are not liable for personal property or injuries.

Additional Information:

• Programmes and artists are subject to change without notice.
• To receive applicable discounts, please present valid student, staff, or disability identification to the Box Office before booking tickets at qpoboxoffice@qf.org.qa.

Dress Code:

• Smart casual. Audience members with inappropriately informal attire including shorts or beach wear will not be seated.

We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining an enjoyable experience for all concertgoers.