Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is a member of the Royal House of Thani. He is the brother of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the son of the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, with his second wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser. Mohammed holds a bachelor's degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar and a Master's in public administration from Harvard Kennedy University's School of Government. Mohammed is a former captain of the Qatar equestrian team.
Country house opera Country house opera Country house opera is opera performed at a country house, whether in the house itself, in the grounds, or in an adapted or purpose built theatre on the grounds. It is a feature in particular of the English summer. Country house opera is usually initiated by private enthusiasts, and relies almost exclusively upon private funding. This distinguishes it from the UK's state subsidised opera companies which, like most opera houses around the world, are based in city centres. Black tie is often "de rigueur", in contrast with the Royal Opera House in London and other city operas