{
  "id": 19616846,
  "title": "Qatar Philharmonic to celebrate Iraqi, Egyptian musical heritage in special concert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/qatar-philharmonic-to-celebrate-iraqi-egyptian-musical-heritage-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T07:09:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/11/2026/qatar-philharmonic-to-celebrate-iraqi-egyptian-musical-heritage-in-special-concert"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will present an evening of classical music celebrating the musical heritage of Iraq and Egypt on November 13 at UVenue. Titled \"An Evening of Golden Age Classics: From the Euphrates to the Nile,\" the concert will showcase celebrated compositions and timeless songs from the two countries.\n\nConducted by Chilean-Belgian conductor David Navarro-Turres, the performance will blend traditional Arab melodies with contemporary orchestral arrangements, highlighting the region's musical legacy. Navarro-Turres, who has collaborated with leading orchestras across Europe, studied at prestigious music conservatories in Chile and Belgium.\n\nThe concert will feature Egyptian singer Ahmed Effat, known for his awards and performances at the Cairo Opera House, paying tribute to the legacy of Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez. Iraqi artist Ziyad Al-Hajri, a member of the Iraqi National Heritage Music Ensemble, and Iraqi oud player Manar Duraid will also take the stage, further enriching the evening's musical experience.",
  "summary": "<p>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 &ldquo;An Evening of Golden Age Classics: From the Euphrates to the Nile&rdquo; at UVenue on November 13.</p> <p>The concert will bring together celebrated compositions and timeless songs from the two countries, blending…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}