The Katara Opera House in Doha has in recent years secured a strong reputation as a premier performance venue. This opera house is the home performance venue of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, which has gained recognition as a talented and proficient musical ensemble.
The Katara Opera House has established its status as an internationally recognized performance arena, attracting some of the most accomplished and reputed musical artistes from across the globe.
In appearance this concert venue can be seen to display an attractive blend of avant-garde architecture and conventional Islamic style motifs. An attraction in itself, this alluring performance arena is a delightful setting for a truly involving cultural or artistic experience.
Part of the appeal of this splendid musical arena is that it is essentially unique and distinct from any other opera house anywhere in the world. While the elliptical balconies may be reminiscent of Italian operatic venues and even of La Scala itself, the ornamentation and furnishings seem to be derived from Arabian traditions with the unique influence of Qatari design features.
Another venue where the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performs is the adjacent Drama Theatre located in the same building. Family and school concerts are often staged here, as this venue boasts exceptional acoustics and attractive twinkling illuminations.
The Katara Cultural Village is the creation of a special foundation put into effect through the initiative of the Emir of Qatar. This far-sighted project of vision and hope is aimed to promote interaction between peoples by promoting and nurturing the distinctive culture of the nation and the region.
Since the date on which it opened to the public in 2010 this appealing cultural attraction has become a popular nighttime feature, drawing many Qataris as well as expatriates. The village boasts, in addition to the drama theatre and opera house, an al fresco amphitheatre, a souq for handicrafts and numerous international standard cafes and restaurants. In the daytime the local public beachfront is a popular attraction with an array of activities as well as play zones.
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