Montreal concerts
2023-2024 Season
april 2024
20apr20 h 00 minCantemir, The Composer PrinceWhereMontréal, Canada
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In this creation, Constantinople dedicates itself to the work of Dimitrie Cantemir, an emblematic figure bridging European and Middle Eastern cultures at the dawn of the
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In this creation, Constantinople dedicates itself to the work of Dimitrie Cantemir, an emblematic figure bridging European and Middle Eastern cultures at the dawn of the 18th century.
Cantemir was not only a prince and scholar, but also a renowned composer and diplomat and transcended borders and centuries with his talent. His musical contributions are invaluable: his compositions are gems of Ottoman music, showcasing the empire’s richness and diversity at its peak. Moreover, Cantemir’s meticulous compilation and transcription work in the monumental “Edvar-i Musiki” stand unparalleled. With over 350 meticulously transcribed instrumental pieces, Cantemir’s collection offers a comprehensive insight into Ottoman and Middle Eastern music of the 16th and 17th centuries, making it a crucial resource for understanding these musical traditions.
Under the artistic direction of Kiya Tabassian, Constantinople approaches Cantemir’s treasure trove with erudite precision and creative flair. By interpreting Cantemir’s compositions alongside works by his contemporaries like the French Marin Marais and the Italian Antonio Bertali, the musicians infuse new vitality into these centuries-old pieces, rendering them vivid and tangible for modern audiences.
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- Kiya Tabassian, setar and direction
- Kianoush Khalilian, ney
- Didem Basar, kanun
- Tanya LaPerrière, baroque violin and viola d’amore
- Patrick Graham, percussions
- Michel Angers, theorbe
Time
(Saturday) 20 h 00 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montréal, Canada
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may 2024
31may20 h 00 minSongs of HopeWhereMontreal, 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
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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 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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- Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
- Kiya Tabassian, setar, voice & direction
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
(Friday) 20 h 00 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Église Saint-Enfant Jésus du Mile End
Where
Montreal, Canada
june 2024
01jun20 h 00 minSongs of HopeWhereMontréal, 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 & direction
- Hadi Hosseini, voice
- Hamin Honari, percussion
Time
(Saturday) 20 h 00 min(GMT-04:00)
Location
Bourgie Concert Hall, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1339 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest H3G 1G2
Where
Montréal, Canada