Toronto 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.

This concert revisits Andean and South American music through 17^th– and 18^th-century manuscripts, including Codice Trujillo and Codice Luz y Norte. Some popular oral traditions are added to the above sources to enrich the musical repertoire, in the image of these bright and colorful people.