QPO Presents: Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3

Under the baton of Elias Grandy, QPO opens the evening with Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen Suite—bright, lyrical music drawn from his beloved opera, full of color, rustic dance energy, and flashes of tenderness. 

After the interval, QPO welcomes James Zijian Wei, winner of the Cleveland International Piano Competition, for one of the most electrifying works in the repertoire: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Famous for its power and sheer virtuosity, it pairs towering piano writing with an orchestra in full bloom—intimate one moment, thunderous the next. Together, soloist and orchestra bring to life a masterpiece of Romantic grandeur and emotional intensity.

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.