QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined
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QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined

Date
Oct 31, 2026
Time
19:30 – 21:30
Venue
Katara Cultural Village, Opera House Doha
Location
Doha
Price from
QAR 175.00
Organizer
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
THE SHORT ANSWER

What is QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined?

QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined is a Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert conducted by Wilson Ng and featuring violinist Esther Yoo. The programme pairs Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major with Schoenberg’s full-orchestra arrangement of Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G Minor at Katara Opera House in Doha.

QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined is a Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert pairing an original orchestral work by Johannes Brahms with Arnold Schoenberg’s orchestration of one of Brahms’ chamber compositions. Wilson Ng conducts the orchestra, with Esther Yoo appearing as the violin soloist.

The first part of the concert features Yoo performing Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77. After the interval, the orchestra performs Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 in Schoenberg’s arrangement for full orchestra.

Artists and programme

  • Wilson Ng: Conductor
  • Esther Yoo: Violin
  • Johannes Brahms: Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
  • Johannes Brahms: Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25, orchestrated by Arnold Schoenberg

Ng is identified in the supplied programme as a newly appointed Fellow Conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Yoo is described as the youngest prizewinner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition.

The concert may suit visitors interested in Brahms, orchestral music or hearing how a chamber work changes when arranged for a full orchestra. Its two-part programme presents the violin concerto before the interval and the Schoenberg orchestration afterwards.

Date, time and venue

The performance takes place on 31 October 2026 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Opera House, Katara Cultural Village, Doha.

Ticket prices start from QAR 175.

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Frequently asked questions

What is QPO Presents: Brahms Reimagined?

It is a Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert combining Brahms’ Violin Concerto with Schoenberg’s orchestral arrangement of Brahms’ Piano Quartet in G Minor.

Who is performing, and which works are on the programme?

Wilson Ng conducts, and Esther Yoo is the violin soloist. The programme includes Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77 and Piano Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25, orchestrated by Schoenberg.

When and where does Brahms Reimagined take place?

The concert takes place on 31 October 2026 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Opera House in Katara Cultural Village, Doha.

Who may find this Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra concert relevant?

It may suit listeners interested in Brahms, violin concertos, orchestral music or hearing a chamber composition transformed for a full orchestra.

How much are tickets, and where can I buy them?

Tickets start from QAR 175 and can be purchased at [https://doha.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/107978/qpo-presents-brahms-reimagined.

Is Brahms’ Piano Quartet performed in its original chamber format?

No. The programme uses Arnold Schoenberg’s orchestration of the Piano Quartet in G Minor for full orchestra.

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