(MENAFN- The Peninsula) A three-day European jazz festival will be held in Katara featuring musical performances and workshops.
Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti recently signed a cooperation agreement with the embassies of Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Switzerland to organise the festival from October 30 to November 1.
This is the first of its kind festival to be organised in Qatar which is set to witness exceptional performances by jazz bands from various European countries to bring jazz music to the country's diverse audience.
A number of workshops will be provided to local music students in collaboration with the Qatar Music Academy. These workshops will provide an opportunity for musicians to transfer their expertise and inspire students in a multi-cultural learning environment. In addition, documentaries on jazz music will also be screened as an essential part of the festival.
Katara will organise a number of programmes such as drama, circus and fireworks, in addition to other recreational activities, during the Eid Al Adha festival. It will also conduct events in connection with the astronomy exhibition held during the holy month of Ramadan this year.
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