A rich and extraordinary musical journey through the ancient Andes — Constantinople and master Peruvian musicians explore the Martínez Compañón and Zuola codices.

Join us for a vibrant evening of discovery as the ensemble Constantinople, directed by Kiya Tabassian, together with its distinguished guests from Peru, delves into the rich musical memory of this land.

The music of the Andes and South America is the heir to pre-Hispanic musical traditions, enriched by the instruments and repertoires brought by the peoples who later settled in this “New World.” This encounter between profoundly different cultures gave rise to remarkable musical works, rediscovered today in 17th- and 18th-century codices such as those of Martínez Compañón and Zuola.

Yet this memory does not live only in manuscripts; it continues through oral and popular traditions, passed down from generation to generation, whose rhythms and melodies still resonate across South America. A true bridge between worlds, this music weaves a magnificent tapestry of sound where history, identity, and living imagination converge.

This project is supported financially by the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec, the Conseil des Arts du Canada, and the Asociación ZINIA in Peru.