Kiya Tabassian et son sétar

Itinerant Music,
Myriad Encounters

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 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.

EXCEPTIONAL MUSICIANS FROM DIVERSE WORLD TRADITIONS

Kiya Tabassian, artistic director

Kiya Tabassian concentré

A virtuoso of the setar and an acclaimed composer, Kiya has developed more than 50 creations all over the world.

The Ensemble, the heart of Constantinople

Musiciens de Constantinople

The exceptional musicians who regularly collaborate with the artistic director on his creations.

International collaborators

Constantinople et Suzie LeBlanc

Prestigious artists from diverse world traditions who join Constantinople to develop new works.

Unique musical creations

Support us

By making a donation to Constantinople, you are supporting a musical project that not only inspires discovery, passion, exploration and creativity but also recognizes the importance of music in society.

AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED ENSEMBLE

Along the years, Constantinople has developed 50 creations and traveled to more than 263 cities in 55 countries.

Don’t miss Constantinople in concert

september 2023

24sep19 h 00 minTRAVERSÉES19 h 00 min WhereBusan, Corée

26sep19 h 30 minTRAVERSÉES19 h 30 min WhereSeoul, Corée

28sep20 h 00 minBREATHINGS20 h 00 min WhereMontréal, Canada

30sep19 h 30 minBREATHINGS19 h 30 min WhereSackville, Canada

october 2023

01oct19 h 30 minBREATHINGS19 h 30 min WhereHalifax, Canada

10oct19 h 30 minBach & Khayyam19 h 30 min WhereCalgary, Canada

13oct20 h 30 minBach & Khayyam20 h 30 min WhereToronto, Canada

14oct20 h 00 minBach & Khayyam20 h 00 min WhereMontréal, Canada

16oct19 h 30 minBach & Khayyam19 h 30 min WhereQuébec, Canada

31oct9 h 00 min9 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky9 h 00 min - 9 h 45 min WhereAabenraa, Denmark

31oct11 h 50 min12 h 35 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky11 h 50 min - 12 h 35 min WhereAabenraa, Denmark

november 2023

01nov8 h 45 min9 h 30 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky8 h 45 min - 9 h 30 min WhereAarhus, Denmark

01nov12 h 20 min13 h 05 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky12 h 20 min - 13 h 05 min WhereAarhus, Denmark

02nov8 h 45 min9 h 30 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky8 h 45 min - 9 h 30 min WhereAarhus, Denmark

02nov12 h 15 min13 h 00 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky12 h 15 min - 13 h 00 min WhereAarhus, Denmark

03nov9 h 00 min9 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky9 h 00 min - 9 h 45 min WhereRingkøbing-Skjern, Denmark

03nov11 h 45 min12 h 30 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky11 h 45 min - 12 h 30 min WhereRingkøbing-Skjern, Denmark

06nov8 h 55 min9 h 40 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky8 h 55 min - 9 h 40 min WhereSilkeborg, Denmark

06nov12 h 00 min12 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky12 h 00 min - 12 h 45 min WhereSilkeborg, Denmark

07nov9 h 00 min9 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky9 h 00 min - 9 h 45 min WhereHøje-Taastrup, Denmark

07nov12 h 00 min12 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky12 h 00 min - 12 h 45 min WhereHøje-Taastrup, Denmark

08nov8 h 55 min9 h 40 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky8 h 55 min - 9 h 40 min WhereAlbertslund, Denmark

08nov10 h 00 min10 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky10 h 00 min - 10 h 45 min WhereAlbertslund, Denmark

08nov12 h 10 min12 h 55 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky12 h 10 min - 12 h 55 min WhereAlbertslund, Denmark

09nov9 h 00 min9 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky9 h 00 min - 9 h 45 min WhereHøje-Taastrup, Danmark

09nov12 h 00 min12 h 45 minUnder the Indian Musical Sky12 h 00 min - 12 h 45 min WhereHøje-Taastrup, Denmark

18nov20 h 00 minThe Golden Road20 h 00 min WhereVancouver, Canada

20nov19 h 30 minThe Golden Road19 h 30 min WhereQuébec, Canada

25nov20 h 00 minThe Golden Road20 h 00 min WhereMontréal, Canada

They talk about us

Discover media articles about our performances, our creations or events we took part in.

  • The program, devoted to Mediterranean-flavored love songs, was as unconventional as the group’s constitution.
    Read the article of Allan Kozinn about the creation Ay Amor!!.

    The New York Times
    The New York Times
  • (Suzie) LeBlanc was an appealing if not overpowering, voice and presence.
    Read the article of Sean Piccoli about the concert Metamorfosi.

    New York Classical Review
    New York Classical Review
  • Although many of the pieces to be performed here are from the “Metamorfosi” album, the live versions will likely vary from those on the CD.
    Read the article of Beth Wood.

    The San Diego Union Tribune
    The San Diego Union Tribune
  • Musicians of the group brought to our attention instruments that were largely unfamiliar to our eyes and ears, while the singing and storytelling of Ghalia Benali immersed the audience in the deeply rapturous poems of the enduringly popular 13th-century Persian poet, Rumi.
    Read the concert review of In The Foorsteps of Rumi by Morgan Luethe.

    Edmonton Chamber Music Society
    Edmonton Chamber Music Society
  • Cissoko comes from a West African griot family, but in this formation the remaining musicians become honorary griots.
    Read the album review of Traversées by Simon Broughton.

    Songlines
    Songlines
  • A sold-out crowd gave Kayhan Kalhor and his protege Kiya Tabassian a standing ovation before the show began -they knew they’d be witness to history.
    Read the concert review of Under the Persian Musical Sky by Delarue.

    New York Music Daily
    New York Music Daily
  • « Constantinople presented a convincing evening of exquisite music-making. »

    Vancouver Sun
    Vancouver Sun
  • « It is a performance as stirring to the mind as the intrinsic sounds of the setar are to the heart ».

    The Chronicle Herald
    The Chronicle Herald
  • « Count this concert as a brilliant conceptual coup for organizers Early Music Vancouver and Caravan World Music Rhythms, and a sonic cornucopia that will ring fresh in listerners’ memories for a long time to come »

    The Georgia Straight
    The Georgia Straight
  • « The kora and setar sit perfectly well together, each played with great virtuosity and without unnecessary ostentation. The alternating voices are a breath of fresh air and contrast beautifully: Cissoko mellow and Tabassian spiritual. A disc of regal and dignified magnificence »

    Songlines Magazine
    Songlines Magazine