Songs of Hope
This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran. While the refined gardens of Shiraz and mosaics of Isfahan have contributed to its storied reputation, this culture dating back several millennia is also famed for its remarkable musical and poetic production, which has always transcended the vicissitudes of history. A hymn to the richness and beauty of this culture, Songs of Hope features virtuoso musicians, bearers of its traditions. The sublime master of the kamancheh Kayhan Kalhor dialogues with Kiya Tabassian on the setar and vocalist Hadi Hosseini, singing in Persian.
“An artistic tour de force in which instrumental improvisation sits naturally alongside classical Persian poetry (that of Saadi, who lived in the 13th century) rendered with brio by Hosseini, one of the most assertive and accomplished voices in classical Persian singing today. Long, skilfully ornamented melodies intermingled with the comments of the instrumentalists, linking contemplative, introspective episodes with others that were more energetic and lively. The tunes, which flowed into one another without pause, were partly drawn from the scholarly repertoire, but mostly from the spontaneity of the musicians on stage, all of whom are remarkable improvisers.” – PANM 360, June 2024
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Songs of Hope in concerts
October 2026
31oct20 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereParis, France
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
Time
Where
Paris, France
Organizer
November 2026
01nov16 h i minSongs of HopeWhereParis, France
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
Time
Location
Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
Where
Paris, France
Organizer
17nov20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereDüsseldorf, Germany
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hiwa Khatib, percussion
Time
Where
Düsseldorf, Germany
18nov20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereNuremberg, Germany
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hiwa Khatib, percussion
Time
Where
Nuremberg, Germany
19nov20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereHamburg, Germany
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
Time
Where
Hamburg, Germany
20nov19 h i minSongs of HopeWhereStockholm, Sweden
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hiwa Khatib, percussion
Time
Where
Stockholm, Sweden
21nov19 h i minSongs of HopeWhereGothenburg, Sweden
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hiwa Khatib, percussion
Time
Location
Göteborgs Konserthus
Where
Gothenburg, Sweden
23nov20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereLyon, France
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
Time
Where
Lyon, France
Organizer
26nov20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereBasel, Switzerland
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hiwa Khatib, percussion
Time
Where
Basel, Switzerland
27nov19 h i minSongs of HopeWhereOslo, Norway
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hiwa Khatib, percussion
Time
Where
Oslo, Norway
28nov20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereCopenhagen, Denmark
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
Time
Where
Copenhagen, Denmark
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May 2024
31may20 h i minSongs of Hope | SOLD OUT!WhereMontreal, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran. While the refined gardens of Shiraz and mosaics of Isfahan have contributed
Event Details
This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
While the refined gardens of Shiraz and mosaics of Isfahan have contributed to its storied reputation, this culture dating back several millennia is also famed for its remarkable musical and poetic production, which has always transcended the vicissitudes of history. A hymn to the richness and beauty of this culture, Songs of Hope features virtuoso musicians, bearers of its traditions. The sublime master of the kamancheh Kayhan Kalhor dialogues with Kiya Tabassian on the setar and vocalist Hadi Hosseini, singing in Persian.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Location
Église Saint-Enfant Jésus du Mile End
Where
Montreal, Canada
June 2024
01jun20 h i minSongs of Hope | SOLD OUT!WhereMontréal, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Location
Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montréal, Canada
Organizer
02jun20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereQuébec, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Location
Grand Théâtre de Québec, 269 boulevard René-Lévesque Est, Québec, G1R 2B3
Where
Québec, Canada
Organizer
December 2024
10dec19 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereVictoria, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Location
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Where
Victoria, Canada
11dec20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereVancouver, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Where
Vancouver, Canada
14dec20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereToronto, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Where
Toronto, Canada
16dec20 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereMontréal, Canada
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Location
Église Saint-Enfant Jésus du Mile End
Where
Montréal, Canada
May 2025
16may20 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereBerlin, Germany
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Berlin, Germany
18may19 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereDen Haag, Netherlands
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Den Haag, Netherlands
23may20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereStockholm, Sweden
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Stockholm, Sweden
24may20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereGöteborg, Sweden
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Göteborg, Sweden
25may18 h i minSongs of HopeWhereSandvika, Norway
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Sandvika, Norway
28may20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereBochum, Germany
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Bochum, Germany
June 2025
01jun20 h i minSongs of HopeWhereGent, Belgium
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Gent, Belgium
Organizer
02jun21 h i minSongs of HopeWhereMilano, Italy
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Niloufar Mohseni, percussion
Time
Where
Milano, Italy
05jun20 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereBudapest, Hungary
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
Event Details
This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
Where
Budapest, Hungary
Organizer
September 2026
12sep21 h i minSongs of HopeWhereCasetra, Italy
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This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating
Event Details
This concert is a cry of hope and freedom inspired by one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations, Iran.
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On stage
- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar
- Niloufar Moheni, tombak
Time
Where
Casetra, Italy
