Constantinople
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 On Tour
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Estuarykora mandinka-music On tour persian-music setar
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Bach & KhayyamOn tour womex-en
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Odyssey of Krystof Haranteastern-europe-music On tour womex-en
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Oum Kalthoum & Omar Khayyammiddle-east-music On tour turkey-music
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Duo Kayhan Kalhor & Kiya TabassianOn tour persian-music setar
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October 2026
08oct19 h i minEstuaryWhereVictoria, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Where
Victoria, Canada
Organizer
09oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereCalgary, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Christ Church Elbow Park
Where
Calgary, Canada
Organizer
11oct19 h i minEstuaryWhereCanmore, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Canmore, Canada
Organizer
14oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereOttawa, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Ottawa, Canada
Organizer
15oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereRepentigny, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Théâtre Alphonse-Desjardins
Where
Repentigny, Canada
Organizer
16oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereTrois-Rivières, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Trois-Rivières, Canada
Organizer
18oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereHalifax, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Halifax, Canada
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19oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereQuébec, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Grand Théâtre de Québec
Where
Québec, Canada
Organizer
21oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereSherbrooke, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Sherbrooke, Canada
Organizer
23oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereToronto, Canada
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Trinity-St. Paul's United Church
Where
Toronto, Canada
Organizer
24oct20 h i minEstuaryWhereMontréal, Canada
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Estuaire and Other Crossings To mark Constantinople’s 25th anniversary, Ablaye Cissoko and Kiya Tabassian celebrate more than fifteen years of artistic collaboration in
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Estuaire and Other Crossings
To mark Constantinople’s 25th anniversary, Ablaye Cissoko and Kiya Tabassian celebrate more than fifteen years of artistic collaboration in a concert featuring Estuary, their latest project, while revisiting some of the most beloved works from their albums Jardins migrateurs and Traversées.
Carried by the extraordinary musical rapport between Kiya Tabassian’s setar, Ablaye Cissoko’s kora, and Patrick Graham’s percussion, this performance reflects the richness of an artistic dialogue nurtured over the years across traditions, imaginations, and shared horizons.
This anniversary concert offers a journey filled with poetry, depth, and humanity, celebrating one of the most remarkable collaborations in Constantinople’s history.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montréal, Canada
Organizer
31oct20 h i minSongs of Hope - SOLD OUT!WhereParis, France
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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
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
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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
06nov20 h i minClair-obscurWhereParis, France
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople
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Between sea and mountains, between modes and polyphony — Clair-obscur is born of the desire for deeper dialogue on the part both of the musicians of Constantinople and the singers of A Filetta, the preeminent ensemble of Corsican polyphony. They have created a poetic and musical suite, mixing polyphonies created by the well-versed singers of A Filetta with songs and tunes composed and arranged by Kiya Tabassian. A profoundly touching concert.
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On stage
A Filetta
Jean-Claude Acquaviva
François Aragni
Jean-Do Bianco
Petr’Antò Casta
Paul Giansily
Maxime Vuillamier
Constantinople
Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice & direction
Didem Basar, kanun
Patrick Graham, percussions
Neva Özgen, kemençe
Time
Where
Paris, France
Organizer
10nov20 h i minEstuaryWhereBordeaux, France
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Bordeaux, France
Organizer
11nov20 h i minEstuaryWhereLouvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Location
Ferme du Biéreau
Where
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Organizer
12nov20 h i minEstuaryWhereLyon, France
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Lyon, France
Organizer
13nov20 h i minEstuaryWhereSens, France
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
Event Details
A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
Sens, France
Organizer
15nov13 h i minEstuaryWhereLondon, UK
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue. With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and
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A luminous encounter of kindred musicians: between poetry and inspired musical dialogue.
With this ensemble that has traveled the world’s stages for over a decade, strings and voices embody the beauty of Persian and Mandinka music. Master of the kora Ablaye Cissoko and setâr player Kiya Tabassian immerse us in a gentle sonic reverie. A musical conversation at its finest, elevated by the rhythms and subtleties of percussionist Patrick Graham. Inspired by the estuary—this space of transition and transformation—three exceptional artists craft a vast palette of colors with cosmopolitan accents.
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On stage
- Kiya Tabassian, setar & voice
- Ablaye Cissoko, kora & voice
- Patrick Graham, percussion
Time
Where
London, UK
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
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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
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
- 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
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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
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
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
Time
Where
Copenhagen, Denmark
Kiya Tabassian
A virtuoso of the setar and an acclaimed composer, Kiya has developed more than 50 creations all over the world.
The exceptional musicians who regularly collaborate with the artistic director on his creations.
Prestigious artists from diverse world traditions who join Constantinople to develop new works.