Qoutayba Neaimi
Belgian / Iraqi composer, professor, researcher, and former violinist of the Iraqi National Philharmonic Orchestra.
Professor of composition & orchestration at the Conservatoire royal de Mons in Belgium (Higher Education).
Has given numerous international workshops and conferences in European and Arab Universities & Conservatoires.
Presented his invention: a « Polyphonic maqam musical system » at the Royal Academy of Arts & Science of Belgium.
This achievement was praised as a crucial milestone in music history by several musical figures throughout the USA, Europe and the Arab countries. Qoutayba Neaimi aims to promote peace and dialogue between cultures, advocating both for the valorisation of cultural roots and for the importance of cultural encounters.
His compositions cover a large scope of styles and formations, going from orchestra to chamber music, opera, folkloric, film and cartoon soundtracks.
Career Highlights
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Major Commissions & Collaborations
- Brussels Philharmonic 2023: Commission for orchestra *Sounds of Baghdad*, at Bozar, Brussels (2 Dec).
- Gulf/Arab Songs 2024: 3 commissioned pieces for orchestra, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra – Asia Cup Qualifiers in Doha (4–5 Feb).
- Saudi National Anthem 2024: Recomposition for the government.
- Handpicked by Naseer 2020: *Cantate Salam* in Boulezsaal, Berlin.
- Various Collaborations: With oud virtuoso Naseer Shamma on oud & orchestra repertoire.