Constantinople

This meeting and dialogue between the kora and the setar seemed to come from the depths of the earth, as though these instruments, along with the viola da gamba and percussion, had always existed side by side.

This meeting and dialogue between the kora and the setar seemed to come from the depths of the earth, as though these instruments, along with the viola da gamba and percussion, had always existed side by side.

A Dialogue Between Cultures, Across Centuries and Music

Holland Baroque and Constantinople join forces for a unique collaboration inspired by the historical encounter between Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil during the Crusades. Through this act of peace and dialogue, these two figures embodied mutual respect and a deep curiosity for one another—values that our ensembles seek to bring to life today.

A Dialogue Between Cultures, Across Centuries and Music

Holland Baroque and Constantinople join forces for a unique collaboration inspired by the historical encounter between Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malek al-Kamil during the Crusades. Through this act of peace and dialogue, these two figures embodied mutual respect and a deep curiosity for one another—values that our ensembles seek to bring to life today.

Kiya Tabassian, the musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, meets the ambassador of flamenco guitar, Dani de Morón, 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.

A musical journey into the world of Czech composer Kryštof Harant (1564-1621) and his travel book that details his odyssey from Prague to Jerusalem by way of Venice, Cyprus, Sinai and Cairo. The internationally renowned vocal ensemble Cappella Mariana and Constantinople join forces to revisit Harant’s music and the music he would have heard on his extraordinary 17th-century expedition.