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Tribune News Network
Doha
A MUSICAL event 'Melodies at Katara's Premises' was inaugurated by the General Manager of Katara Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) in Doha on Thursday.
Commenting on the event, Dr Sulaiti said:"By hosting such events, the Cultural Village Foundation seeks to provide a platform to musical talents from different nationalities and age-groups. The Cultural Village is the hub of all branches of creativity and arts. In addition, the event has been a big hit ever since its announcement, as a vast array of music enthusiasts, talents, professionals rushed to register."
"'Melodies at Katara's Premises' is an opportunity for participating musicians to exchange experiences, conduct and evaluate live interactions with the audiences. It is also a chance for Katara's visitors to examine new musical talents as they intend to find a pleasant and a delightful musical ambience," Dr Sulaiti added.
At least 12 musicians performed on various instruments piano, violin, flute, drum, guitar and the oud around Katara's Amphitheatre.
Fatima al Mansouri, a participant, who is also a student from Qatar Music Academy, said:"Six years ago, I chose to learn the violin and specialise in oriental melodies. Moreover, I'm thrilled to be one of the participants at 'Melodies at Katara's Premises'. The event thrives on live audience interaction and allows me to experience performing out of the theatre. I'm also present here today to shed light on Qatari musical talents."
Hala al Emadi has been playing the piano for 10 years. She said:"My passion for piano started when my parents gifted me a piano, as I was closely attached to music and played musical numbers eagerly. After that I was trained by teachers at home and then began to practise and play with the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra."
Omar al Yafei, a music teacher who also plays the guitar, said:"I play many musical instruments but the guitar has a special place in my heart. I create my own musical pieces that tend to combine the rhythms of samba, salsa and other Latin flavour."
The event also witnessed a number of children who performed a joint drum performance which grabbed the audience's admiration.
The 'Melodies at Katara's Premises' invites all musical talents until April end. Visitors at Katara will be able to witness every weekend such enthusiastic musical talents around the Amphitheatre.
