Qatari composer Dana Al Fardan sets sail on new musical journey with ‘Tempest’ launch

Alluring, evocative and thought provoking, Tempest is Dana s most personal and powerful work to date, and a celebration of the deep and enduring conn...

- Alluring, evocative and thought-provoking, Tempest is Dana’s most personal and powerful work to date, and a celebration of the deep and enduring connection between Qatari heritage and its beloved seafaring tradition

- The world-renowned musician will be joined by members of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra and featured guests for Tempest’s official premiere concert at Katara Opera House on Friday, May 2, 2025

Doha, Qatar: Qatari composer Dana Al Fardan is set to share her most breathtaking musical voyage yet, with the official concert premiere of her latest stunning studio album ‘Tempest’ at Katara Opera House, Doha, on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Featuring live performances from the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, led by conductor Giovanni Pasini, as well as traditional Qatari pearl diving Khaleeji percussionists in addition to Arabic instruments to include Al Khaleej and Naham performers Tempest is a deeply intimate excursion through the themes of resilience, personal growth and self-discovery using the raw energy of storms and water for inspiration.

Her most personal and powerful work to date, in Tempest Dana has deftly blended the spiritual and practical elements of human interconnection with the sea, with the unique and enduring cultural influence of seafaring tradition in Qatari heritage.