Quebec concerts

DUENDE & HÂL

Flamenco Impulses

The sense of wonder and inspiration known as the duende in flamenco and the hâl in Persian music reaches its peak here. Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, enters into a passionate and fascinating musical dialogue with flamenco guitar ambassador Dani de Morón. Together, they craft a musical fresco rich in color and resonance.

Two virtuosos, surrounded by outstanding percussionists, elevate and create new music inspired by their flamenco and Persian roots. Between modality and colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, and an overflowing synergy, the three masters take the audience on a journey full of discoveries.

DIALOGOS

The Sultan and the bird

For this creation inspired by the historic encounter between Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kâmil, Constantinople joins forces with one of Europe’s most bold and imaginative early music ensembles, Holland Baroque.

Amid the turmoil of the Crusades, this unexpected dialogue—marked by mutual respect and attentiveness—became a timeless symbol of peace and understanding.

Blending ancient and contemporary musical traditions from both East and West, the two ensembles bring this spiritual legacy to life through a free and daring musical language.
This collaboration transcends borders, celebrates otherness, and invites audiences on an emotional journey where music becomes a bridge between worlds—a celebration of our shared humanity.

ACCROSS THE ANDES

Exploring the Musical Heritage of Peru

The music of the Andes and South America is heir to pre-His­panic musical traditions, which were enriched by the contribu­tion of instruments and repertoires of the peoples who settled the lands of this “New World.” This interaction between vastly different cultures gave rise to the most remarkable music, which was rediscovered in codices from the 16th and 17th centuries and which have seen the addition of pieces from oral and popular tra­ditions that were passed down from one generation to the next. We invite you to a musical evening filled with light and colour, in the company of Constantinople’s musicians and Federico Tarazona, one of the greatest virtuosos of the most symbolic and representative instrument of Andean music, the charango.