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The four musicians of the Masmoudi Quartet, led by oud player Mohamed Masmoudi, are renowned for their versatility, sensitivity, and virtuosity. They present Villes Éternelles (2023), in which the long and rich tradition of Eastern music permeates each of Mohammed Masmoudi’s compositions with its modes and meters.

With improvisations that borrow from both jazz and classical subtleties, sprinkled with klezmer inflections and tango rhythms, the works of the Masmoudi Quartet bear witness to the richness of a life that began in Tunisia and continued across the ocean, with a host of influences gathered along the way, in a spirit of genuine openness and experimentation.

Mohamed Masmoudi – oud
Gabriel Paquin-Buki – clarinet
Guillaume Martineau – piano
Rémi-Jean LeBlanc – double bass

The four musicians of the Masmoudi Quartet, led by oud player Mohamed Masmoudi, are renowned for their versatility, sensitivity, and virtuosity. They present Villes Éternelles (2023), in which the long and rich tradition of Eastern music permeates each of Mohammed Masmoudi’s compositions with its modes and meters.

With improvisations that borrow from both jazz and classical subtleties, sprinkled with klezmer inflections and tango rhythms, the works of the Masmoudi Quartet bear witness to the richness of a life that began in Tunisia and continued across the ocean, with a host of influences gathered along the way, in a spirit of genuine openness and experimentation.

Mohamed Masmoudi – oud
Gabriel Paquin-Buki – clarinet
Guillaume Martineau – piano
Rémi-Jean LeBlanc – double bass

By plucking the multiple strings of her kanun, Turkey’s large zither, Didem Başar opens the doors to a world of crystal-clear sound. Heir to a centuries-old tradition, she makes her 78 strings sing with a finesse and emotion that transcend time.
Her repertoire, drawn from the sources of Turkish music, unfolds melodies with subtle inflections, where each note seems to carry the scent of Istanbul and the memory of its shores, like a moonlit reflection on the waters of the Bosphorus.

Between virtuosity and delicacy, her interpretations weave a living link between past and present, inviting the listener on a journey where ancient resonances dialogue with today’s sensibilities.

Artist :
Didem Başar : kanun

Georgian polyphony is one of the oldest and most complex of singing traditions. Family singing plays an essential role, having enabled it to survive through centuries of invasions and occupations.
For Ori Shlava (Shalva Makharashvili, Andrea Kuzmich and their sons Shalva-Lucas and Gabo), singing is as natural as breathing, rooted in family celebrations rather than stage performances.

The authenticity of their music stems from years of dedication and a musical heritage handed down from generation to generation.

Artists :
Shalva Makharashvili : singer
Andrea Kuzmich : singer
Shalva-Lucas : singer
Gabo : singer

With A Night in the Garden of Eden  pianist Guillaume Martineau and clarinetist Gabriel Paquin-Buki take us on a journey where musical boundaries fade away. Their duo navigates with ease between the refinement of classical music and the warmth of folklore, punctuating their dialogue with jazz improvisations and original compositions.

The vibrant roots of klezmer mingle with the enchanting scents of the Mediterranean coast, while bursts of Latin rhythms dance across the lands of romantic Europe.

Artists:
Guillaume Martineau: piano
Gabriel Paquin-Buki: clarinet

In this solo santur (Persian zither) concert, the music flows between improvisations and original compositions by artist Sadaf Amiri. The pieces selected for this evening are based on years of rhythmic and melodic immersion, conveying a range of emotions centered on joy and sadness, and their subtle transformations.

The journey moves from classically inspired structures to rhythms and melodies interwoven with abstract layers of sound in perpetual development.

Artist:
Sadaf Amiri: santur

With The Valley of Dreams, the Perse-Inca duo formed by Federico Tarazona (charango) and Showan Tavakol (kamancheh) continue the journey they began with their first album, Échos des montagnes.
In this new phase, Andean and Persian strings respond to each other like two ancient voices reunited across time. True to the spirit of the initial project, the artists weave soundscapes where each note becomes a link between two worlds.

Between improvisation, original compositions, and subtle references to tradition, this concert invites a timeless dialogue, imbued with nuances and vibrant sensations.

Artists:
Federico Tarazona: charango
Showan Tavakol: kamancheh