Gustavo Santaolalla is an internationally acclaimed Argentine composer, producer, and musician. A two-time Academy Award winner for ‘Brokeback Mountain’ (2006) and ‘Babel’ (2007), he has also received a Golden Globe, two BAFTAs, two Grammys, and 19 Latin Grammys. As one of the most influential producers in the Spanish-speaking world, he has shaped Latin American music through over 100 albums. He founded Bajofondo, a collective blending tango, electronic, and Río de la Plata traditions. In audiovisual culture, he’s known for scoring ‘The Last of Us’ video games and HBO series. Currently, he is touring globally with the Ronroco Tour, celebrating 25 years of his iconic album ‘Ronroco’, which launched his cinematic music career.

The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra promotes both Western and Arabic music, inspiring a love of the art form among people of all ages in Qatar and the Arab world. Through performances, education, and cultural outreach, it builds connections between musical traditions and communities. As part of Qatar Foundation, the Philharmonic supports the country's shift from a carbon-based to a knowledge-based economy, playing a key role in unlocking human potential and enriching the nation’s cultural and creative development.


Scoring celebrates the powerful relationship between music and cinema, spotlighting how soundtracks shape emotion, narrative, and memory on screen. This section explores the artistry of film composition through live performances that bring iconic scores to life.

Featuring musical legacies that transcend borders, this program honours the composers, musicians, and orchestras who transform visuals into unforgettable emotional experiences, and showcases music’s vital role in shaping the cinematic imagination.