From Seville to Isfahan
SPANISH AND PERSIAN RENAISSANCE MUSIC
The 15th and 16th Century have been described as the «Golden Age» of Spanish music, but they were also without a doubt the golden age of Persian and central Asian music.
The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created their own signature of polyphony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left by the monodic tradition such Cantigas de Santa Maria and also by the Moors and the Muslim cultures so present in medieval Spain. During this time, the courts of Shah Ismail and Sultan Suleyman in the East, welcomed and trained some the most remarkable musicians, composers and theoreticians to grace the pages of the musical history of these regions.
This musical journey from Sevilla to Isfahan brings into dialogue the music of the Spanish Renaissance with Persian/Ottoman masterpieces taken from manuscripts unearthed in monasteries and palace libraries such as Topkapi.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Kiya Tabassian, Persian setar master and his renown Constantinople ensemble, embark on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
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march 2022
26mar20 h 00 min23 h 50 minFrom Castille to SamarkandWhereSevilla, Spain
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This journey from Castille to Samarkand with Constantinople and Accademia del Piacere brings into dialogue the music of the Spanish Renaissance with Persian/Ottoman masterpieces taken from manuscripts unearthed in monasteries and
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This journey from Castille to Samarkand with Constantinople and Accademia del Piacere brings into dialogue the music of the Spanish Renaissance with Persian/Ottoman masterpieces taken from manuscripts unearthed in monasteries and palace libraries such as Topkapi.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Constantinople embarks on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
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On stage
Constantinople
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Hamin Honari, tombak & daf
Accademia del Piacere
- Fahmi Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Rami Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Time
(Saturday) 20 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT+01:00)
Location
Festival de Musica Antigua de Sevilla
C. Laraña, 4, 41003 Sevilla, Espagne
Where
Sevilla, Spain
april 2022
01apr19 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Castille to SamarkandWhereVancouver, Canada
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The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left
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The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left by the Moors and by the Muslim cultures so present in medieval Spain.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Constantinople embarks on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
This project was supported by a grant from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
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On stage
Constantinople
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Hamin Honari, tombak & daf
Accademia del Piacere
- Fahmi Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Rami Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Time
(Friday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-07:00)
Location
Kay Meek Arts Centre
1700 Mathers Ave
Where
Vancouver, Canada
02apr19 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Castille to SamarkandWhereVictoria, Canada
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The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left
Event Details
The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left by the Moors and by the Muslim cultures so present in medieval Spain.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Constantinople embarks on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
This project was supported by a grant from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
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On stage
Constantinople
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Hamin Honari, tombak & daf
Accademia del Piacere
- Fahmi Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Rami Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Time
(Saturday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-07:00)
Location
ChristChurch Cathedral
930 Burdett Ave
Where
Victoria, Canada
Organizer
08apr20 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Castille to SamarkandWhereToronto, Canada
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This journey from Castille to Samarkand with Constantinople and Accademia del Piacere brings into dialogue the music of the Spanish Renaissance with Persian/Ottoman masterpieces taken from manuscripts unearthed in
Event Details
This journey from Castille to Samarkand with Constantinople and Accademia del Piacere brings into dialogue the music of the Spanish Renaissance with Persian/Ottoman masterpieces taken from manuscripts unearthed in monasteries and palace libraries such as Topkapi.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Constantinople embarks on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
This project was supported by a grant from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
Accademia del Piacere has the support of INAEM (Ministerio de Cultura de España) and Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales (Junta de Andalucía).
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On stage
Constantinople
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Hamin Honari, tombak & daf
Accademia del Piacere
- Fahmi Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Rami Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Time
(Friday) 20 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1, Canada
Where
Toronto, Canada
09apr20 h 00 min23 h 50 minFrom Castille to SamarkandWhereMontreal, Canada
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The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left
Event Details
The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left by the Moors and by the Muslim cultures so present in medieval Spain.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Constantinople embarks on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
This project was supported by a grant from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
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Buy your tickets here. 44$ for general public,38$ for museum members, and 23$ for 34 years old and under.
On stage
Constantinople
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Hamin Honari, tombak & daf
Accademia del Piacere
- Fahmi Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Rami Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Time
(Saturday) 20 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Salle Bourgie, Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montreal, Canada
10apr19 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Castille to SamarkandWhereQuebec, Canada
Event Details
The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left
Event Details
The great masters of the Spanish Renaissance created a golden age of polypony. Into what was essentially Franco-Flemish music of the time they wove influences left by the Moors and by the Muslim cultures so present in medieval Spain.
In collaboration with Fahmi Alqhai, one of the great virtuosos of the viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, the leading ensemble of early Spanish music, Constantinople embarks on a musical journey through Iberia, Persia, and Central Asia, revisiting music notable for its sumptuous color and exceptionally rich beauty.
This project was supported by a grant from Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).
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On stage
Constantinople
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Hamin Honari, tombak & daf
Accademia del Piacere
- Fahmi Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Rami Alqhai, viola da gamba
- Johanna Rose, viola da gamba
Time
(Sunday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Grand Théâtre de Québec
269 boulevard René-Lévesque Est
Where
Quebec, Canada
february 2024
21feb19 h 30 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereVancouver, Canada
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Wednesday) 19 h 30 min(GMT-08:00)
Location
Christ Chuch Cathedral, 690 Burrard St.
Where
Vancouver, Canada
23feb19 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereKelowna, Canada
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Friday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-07:00)
Location
Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts
Where
Kelowna, Canada
24feb19 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereEdmonton, Canada
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Saturday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-07:00)
Location
Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 Street NW
Where
Edmonton, Canada
25feb19 h 30 min23 h 50 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereSaskatoon, Canada
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Sunday) 19 h 30 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-06:00)
Location
The Broadway Theatre
715 Broadway Ave
Where
Saskatoon, Canada
april 2024
06apr17 h 00 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereMilwaukee, United States
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Saturday) 17 h 00 min(GMT-06:00)
Location
UWM - Zelazo Center
Where
Milwaukee, United States
07apr19 h 00 min23 h 50 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereWashington D.C., United States
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Sunday) 19 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-06:00)
Location
Music room, Dumbarton Oaks
Where
Washington D.C., United States
08apr19 h 00 min23 h 50 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereWashington D.C., United States
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Monday) 19 h 00 min - 23 h 50 min(GMT-06:00)
Location
Music room, Dumbarton Oaks
Where
Washington D.C., United States
10apr19 h 30 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereBoston, USA
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Wednesday) 19 h 30 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
First Church in Cambridge
11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, États-Unis
Where
Boston, USA
14apr16 h 00 minFrom Seville to IsfahanWhereNew-York, United States
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the
Event Details
With the great master of the Spanish Renaissance, a truly golden age of polyphony came to light. They knew how to incorporate in a mainly French and Flemish context the tracks left by the Moores and Muslim cultures, so present in medieval Spain.
With Fahmi Alqhai, one of the greatest virtuoso of viola da gamba, and his Accademia del Piacere, an important ensemble of the Spanish early music, Constantinople started a musical journey between Iberian cultures and those from Perse and Central Asia, rediscovering music with sumptuous colours and a rare aesthetical richness.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian: voice, setar & direction.
- Didem Basar: kanun.
- Patrick Graham: percussions.
- Hamin Honari: tombak.
With Accademia del piacere:
- Johanna Rose: viola da gamba.
- Rami Alqhai: viola da gamba.
- Fahmi Alqhai: viola da gamba.
Time
(Sunday) 16 h 00 min(GMT-05:00)
Location
Corpus Christi Church
Where
New-York, United States
