Constantinople
Constantinople is a musical ensemble that chose the journey—geographical certainly, but also historical, cultural and inner—as its cornerstone. It draws inspiration from all sources and aims for distant horizons.

Constantinople On Tour
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Estuarykora mandinka-music On tour persian-music setar
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Under the Persian Musical SkyOn tour persian-music setar
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Bach & KhayyamOn tour womex-en
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Il Ponte di Leonardoitaly-music On tour ottoman-music persian-music renaissance manuscripts womex-en
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Duende & Hâlflamenco-music On tour setar
October 2025
11oct20 h 15 minDUENDE & HÂLWhereAmsterdam, Netherlands
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DUENDE & HÂL Flamenco Impulses The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian
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DUENDE & HÂL
Flamenco Impulses
The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, enters into a passionate and fascinating musical dialogue with flamenco guitar ambassador Dani de Morón. Together, they craft a musical fresco rich in color and resonance.
Two virtuosos, surrounded by outstanding percussionists, elevate and create new music inspired by their flamenco and Persian roots. Between modality and colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, and an overflowing synergy, the three masters take the audience on a journey full of discoveries.
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On stage
Dani de MorĂłn Flamenco guitar
Kiya Tabassian Setar
Carlos Merino Percussion
Patrick Graham Percussion
Time
11 October 2025 20 h 15 min(GMT+02:00)
Location
Grote Zaal
Where
Amsterdam, Netherlands
21oct20 h 00 minDuo Kayhan Kalhor & Kiya TabassianWhereBoston, USA
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Vibrez au rythme envoûtant de la Perse avec Kayhan Kalhor et Kiya Tabassian, maîtres du kamancheh et du setar.
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Vibrez au rythme envoûtant de la Perse avec Kayhan Kalhor et Kiya Tabassian, maîtres du kamancheh et du setar.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, setar
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
Time
21 October 2025 20 h 00 min(GMT-04:00)
Where
Boston, USA
24oct20 h 30 minDUENDE & HÂLWhereToronto, Canada
Event Details
DUENDE & HÂL Flamenco Impulses The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian
Event Details
DUENDE & HÂL
Flamenco Impulses
The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, enters into a passionate and fascinating musical dialogue with flamenco guitar ambassador Dani de Morón. Together, they craft a musical fresco rich in color and resonance.
Two virtuosos, surrounded by outstanding percussionists, elevate and create new music inspired by their flamenco and Persian roots. Between modality and colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, and an overflowing synergy, the three masters take the audience on a journey full of discoveries.
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On stage
Dani de MorĂłn Flamenco guitar
Kiya Tabassian Setar
Carlos Merino Percussion
Patrick Graham Percussion
Time
24 October 2025 20 h 30 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Aga Khan Museum
Where
Toronto, Canada
Organizer
25oct20 h 00 minDuende & HâlWhereMontreal, Canada
Event Details
Kiya Tabassian, the musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, meets the ambassador of flamenco guitar, Dani de MorĂłn, to create a musical painting rich in
Event Details
Kiya Tabassian, the musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, meets the ambassador of flamenco guitar, Dani de MorĂłn, to create a musical painting rich in colors and perspectives.
In an exceptional musical dialogue, both sophisticated and accessible to all, the two virtuosos, surrounded by an outstanding percussionist, elevate and create new music inspired by their flamenco and Persian roots.
Between modality and colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, and an overflowing synergy, the three masters take the audience on a journey full of discoveries.
The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here, transforming each moment of this concert into a state of grace and well-being for both the musicians and the audience.
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On stage
- Dani de MorĂłn – Flamenco guitar
- Kiya Tabassian – Setar
- Patrick Graham – Percussions
Time
25 October 2025 20 h 00 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montreal, Canada
Organizer
26oct19 h 30 minDUENDE & HÂLWhereQuébec, Canada
Event Details
DUENDE & HÂL Flamenco Impulses The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian
Event Details
DUENDE & HÂL
Flamenco Impulses
The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, enters into a passionate and fascinating musical dialogue with flamenco guitar ambassador Dani de Morón. Together, they craft a musical fresco rich in color and resonance.
Two virtuosos, surrounded by outstanding percussionists, elevate and create new music inspired by their flamenco and Persian roots. Between modality and colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, and an overflowing synergy, the three masters take the audience on a journey full of discoveries.
On stage
Dani de MorĂłn Flamenco guitar
Kiya Tabassian Setar
Carlos Merino Percussion
Patrick Graham Percussion
Time
26 October 2025 19 h 30 min(GMT+00:00)
Location
Grand Théâtre de Québec
Where
Québec, Canada
November 2025
05nov20 h 30 minEstuaryWherePont-Château, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
5 November 2025 20 h 30 min(GMT+01:00)
Where
Pont-Château, France
Organizer
06nov20 h 00 minEstuaryWhereSaint-Avé, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
6 November 2025 20 h 00 min(GMT+01:00)
Where
Saint-Avé, France
07nov20 h 30 minEstuaryWhereLoiron-Ruillé, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
7 November 2025 20 h 30 min(GMT+01:00)
Where
Loiron-Ruillé, France
08nov20 h 00 minEstuaryWhereSaint-Barthélémy-d'Anjou, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
8 November 2025 20 h 00 min(GMT+01:00)
Where
Saint-BarthĂ©lĂ©my-d’Anjou, France
09nov17 h 00 minEstuaryWhereGuingamp, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
9 November 2025 17 h 00 min(GMT+01:00)
Where
Guingamp, France
11nov20 h 30 minEstuaryWhereDinan, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
11 November 2025 20 h 30 min(GMT+01:00)
Location
Eglise Saint Samson
Where
Dinan, France
12nov20 h 30 minEstuaryWhereDinan, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
12 November 2025 20 h 30 min(GMT+01:00)
Location
Rue du Val d'Orient
Rue du Val d'Orient, 22690 Pleudihen-sur-Rance
Where
Dinan, France
Kiya Tabassian
A virtuoso of the setar and an acclaimed composer, Kiya has developed more than 50 creations all over the world.
The exceptional musicians who regularly collaborate with the artistic director on his creations.
Prestigious artists from diverse world traditions who join Constantinople to develop new works.