‘The Fifth String’ Oud festival will bring together the finest oud musicians from the east and the west on one platform for the first time in the region on March 18 at the Katara – the Cultural Village Amphitheatre.
The festival will present ensembles and individual performances by renowned oud musicians, in addition to seminars, exhibitions of various models of ouds and discussions on its history and current trends.
The event, starting at 3pm and running until March 21, will feature some of the greatest names in oud music from Qatar, the Middle East and beyond, including France, Serbia, and Kosovo.
The festival highlights Katara’s efforts to promote all art forms, by inviting maestros in the field of performing arts to perform at one of the best venues in the region.
The programme for the event includes pieces such as “The rebound stories of Andalusia” composed by Dr Mohamed al-Majri, a professor specialised in the oud instrument. It will be performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra.
The grand finale will feature a dual performance by the famous oud musicians, Abadi al-Jowher and Ahmad Fathi.
Oud enthusiasts and music lovers can avail the free tickets on offer at the Katara Opera House or online on Katara’s official website.
The festival will present ensembles and individual performances by renowned oud musicians, in addition to seminars, exhibitions of various models of ouds and discussions on its history and current trends.
The event, starting at 3pm and running until March 21, will feature some of the greatest names in oud music from Qatar, the Middle East and beyond, including France, Serbia, and Kosovo.
The festival highlights Katara’s efforts to promote all art forms, by inviting maestros in the field of performing arts to perform at one of the best venues in the region.
The programme for the event includes pieces such as “The rebound stories of Andalusia” composed by Dr Mohamed al-Majri, a professor specialised in the oud instrument. It will be performed by the Philharmonic Orchestra.
The grand finale will feature a dual performance by the famous oud musicians, Abadi al-Jowher and Ahmad Fathi.
Oud enthusiasts and music lovers can avail the free tickets on offer at the Katara Opera House or online on Katara’s official website.
