(MENAFN- Gulf Times) More than 80 artistes from various countries, including six bands and 18
individual performers, will perform at the second annual Oud Festival
at Katara the Cultural Village from April 5 to 8, it was announced.
Oud players and bands from Qatar, Kuwait, Spain, Turkey, Azerbaijan,
Iran, Armenia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Iraq, Japan, Greece, Oman, Morocco,
Syria, and Tunisia are set to captivate the audience with daily
performances at Katara's Opera House from 8pm.
'The success of the first edition is why we are now hosting the second
edition of the festival. We continue our journey with this musical
instrument, the Oud, Katara general manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim
al-Sulaiti said in a statement. 'This year's chosen theme is the
renowned Islamic philosopher Abu Nasr al-Farabi (the Second Master).
The Festival, under the theme Al Farabi the Second Master, will see Oud
maestros from across the globe enchanting the audience at Katara for
four days, with a mix of the East and the West in Oud tradition.
'We will again celebrate the Oriental musical instrument that has
captivated people, which goes hand in hand with art and creativity, the
Oud, Dr al-Sulaiti noted. 'The melodic rhythm of the Oud is enjoyed and
revered in the East and the West.
Al-Farabi, a connecting link between different cultures across the
Muslim world, has important contributions to culture, philosophy and
music.
Katara's first Oud festival in March last year was dedicated to Ziryab, the legendary musician of the Arab and Islamic world.
'This time we chose al-Farabi because Katara believes music connects
people. The tunes, the rhythm and the strings have a magical effect, Dr
al-Sulaiti said.
A film on al-Farabi will be screened on April 5 (opening) followed by performances by a Turkish band dedicated to al-Farabi.
Daily performances by Indonesian bands and musicians at the Al Farabi theatre will take place from 4pm to 6pm.
Oud makers from across the globe will display their skills and craftsmanship on the sidelines of the festival.
Kiosks of Oud makers from Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Greece, and Iraq will
turn Al Masrah street, near the Katara Amphitheatre, into a hub for Oud
fans and professionals.
Nine renowned Oud makers are expected to participate in the festival.
In addition, the festival, which will feature lectures and forums on Oud
making, concludes with a musical show dedicated to al-Farabi.
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