Qatar Philharmonic scraps classical festival for Palestine event

Qatar Philharmonic scraps classical festival for Palestine event

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norman lebrecht

October 23, 2023

The emirate of Qatar, major funders of Hamas terrorism and home to its war-criminal leader (pictured), has ordered its philharmonic orchestra to stage propaganda concerts:

Doha, Qatar: In response to the ongoing crisis in Palestine, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) has taken the decision to reschedule its 15th anniversary music festival…. Instead, QPO is turning its attention to hosting two benefit concerts titled “Peace for Palestine” on October 27 and 28, to be held at the Qatar National Convention Centre, Auditorium 3.

According to the announcement on the QPO website, “these events will be an opportunity to bring together the power of music, unity, and empathy to advocate for Palestine. All proceeds from ticket sales will be dedicated to supporting humanitarian efforts in Palestine.”

“Peace for Palestine” promises an unforgettable evening of music and compassion. “An orchestral concert dedicated to providing relief and support for the people of Palestine. This extraordinary event will feature the enchanting soprano Yosra Zekri, along with distinguished conductor Andreas Weiser, coming together in harmony for hope.”

…The QPO’s three-day music festival supposedly scheduled next week features various concerts such as “Mozart: A Musical Sitcom,” “Music from the Baroque Courts,” “Music from the Middle East,” “Pearls of the Philharmonic,” “QPO on Tour,” and “Film Music,” will now be held in April 2024.

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