Experience the enchanting sounds of Folk's Beautiful Melodies, presented by CineMoon, a Member of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, where traditional tunes come alive in a captivating performance. Join us for an evening filled with heartfelt music that celebrates the rich tapestry of folk culture.

Performers

• Zehra Özçelik, Vocal
• Dr. Shabnam Shikhaliyeva, Qanun
• Merve Kenet Bulun, Artistic Director & Viola
• Lorena Manescu, Concertmaster
• Tobias Gette, Violin
• Raluca Gette, Violin
• Fulvio Furlanut, Violin
• Islam Elhafnawy, Violin
• Martino Piroddi, Viola
• Kiril Bogatyrev, Cello
• Radovan Hec, Double Bass
• Genady Krutikov, Double Bass
• Alexander Kamenov, Percussion

Program

1. Camille Saint-Saëns: Danse Bacchanale

2. Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 1 & 5

3. Béla Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances

   • Stick Dance
   • Sash Dance
   • In One Spot
   • Dance from Bucsum
   • Romanian Polka
   • Fast Dance

4. Romanian Folk Dances

   • Invârtita din Novaci
   • Geamparale

Arranged & Orchestrated by Lorena Manescu

     5. Dimitri Shostakovich: Waltz No. 2

     6. Necip Celal Andel: Turkish Tango “Mazi”

• Soloist: Zehra Özçelik
• Arranged & Orchestrated by Hasan Tura

     7. Carlos Gardel: Por Una Cabeza

     8. Astor Piazzolla

• • Libertango
  • Yo Soy Maria

     9. Mikis Theodorakis: Zorba's Dance (Sirtaki)

     10. Grigoraș Dinicu: Hora Mărțișorului

     11. Tanburi Mustafa Çavuş: Dök Zülfünü Meydana Gel

Arranged by Şafak Alıcıoğlu

     12. Three Turkish Folk Songs

• • Ethem Efendi: Şehnaz Longa
  • Anonymous Istanbul Song: Katibim
  • Kevser Hanım: Nihavend Longa

Arranged by Yusuf Yalçın & Orchestrated by Ajlan Akyüz

Date: 5 November 2024 

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM 

Target Audience: Public

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