Music, culture and arts shine through in Qatar’s September calendar

The latest release by Qatar Calendar (www.qatarcalendar.com) showcases numerous activities around the country. From live theatre performances to contemporary art exhibitions and sporting events, the September calendar has something for everyone to enjoy.Philharmonic at the Library: Schubert’s Octet – September 14, 6pm – Eight members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Schubert’s Octet in F Major, inaugurating the ‘Philharmonic at the Library’ Series 2022-23. This beloved titan of the chamber music repertoire consists of six movements and effuses tender warmth of expression and lyrical beauty from first note to last.Gopi Sundar Live Ensemble – September 15, 7pm – Popular South Indian composer; Gopi Sundar live ensemble will take place at Al Arabi Sports Club will feature artists including Amritha Suresh, Mohamed Jasim and Swetha along with their band members.Peter and the Wolf – September 16, 6pm – Hamilton International School will host the musical composition, by the great Russian composer, Sergei Prokofiev. The story of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ is told by a narrator, with the orchestra musically illustrating the events.Taysir Batniji: No Condition is Permanent – September 16 to January 21, 2023 – Presented within a global context of social uncertainty and fragility of historical narratives, the exhibition, “No Condition is Permanent,” is conceived as a reflective space dedicated to the artist Taysir Batniji. Hosted in Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art – Doha, the exhibition features productions and reproductions of the artist’s work created between 1997 and 2022. During this period, Taysir lived in France, but his life and work meditate on Palestine. The works on display look at Batniji’s diverse practice using photography, drawing, video, installation, and performance.Sophia Al-Maria: Invisible Labours daydream therapy – September 16 to January 21, 2023 – Hosted in Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, Sophia Al-Maria: Invisible Labours daydream therapy brings together existing and new works for the Qatari American artist’s first solo museum exhibition in the Middle East. For the exhibition, al-Maria invites various artists, curators, scholars, and communities for a dialogue around histories, science fiction, and the Gulf’s relation to the surrounding region. The exhibition consists of a variety of media including installations, video and commissioned soundscapes, all of which highlight the importance of storytelling as a strategy of survival, imagination and reclaiming stories.Majaz: Contemporary Art Qatar – September 16, 2022 to February 25, 2023 – Majaz Contemporary Art Qatar highlights the success of the Fire Station Artist in Residence programme and the flourishing art scene in Qatar. Hosted in Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the exhibition celebrates the programme that has supported local and regional artists over the last five years.Mucize 22 – Harisankar Live in Qatar – September 29, 7pm – ‘Mucize 22, Harisankar Live in Qatar’ will take place at Al Arabi Sports Club indoor hall. Audiences can look forward to a lively performance by the popular South Indian artist. Abeer Al-Tamimi: Beyond the Rules (concluding on September 24) – This solo exhibition at Fire Station explores the nature of human interactions, behaviours and emotions. The artist, Abeer al-Tamimi, takes a closer look at how culture shapes individual perception in a series of artworks which feature oil on canvas.Artists Gathering – Running until December 31 – Taking place every Saturday to year-end at Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, this free event seeks to build closer community ties with artists. The gathering will allow people to meet artists in the community and get to know their works, discuss important world topics, watch artists create paintings live, and find out the latest happenings in the local arts scene.