Didem Başar, I Musici de Montréal & Patrick Graham

TÜRKIYE, CANADA

Following the success of her first album, Levantine Rhapsody (Album of the Year, World Music category, Prix Opus 2020), Turkish-Canadian kanun virtuoso Didem Başar shares with her listeners her new compositions for kanun (Turkish zither) and string orchestra. Marrying the Turkish musical tradition (its modes and rhythms) with Western colours and sounds, this original project cross over centuries and cultures. Başar touches hearts with her powerful and sensitive playing. She travels the world with her music, bringing back all the beauty and variety she encounters to offer it to us on stage! 

Didem Başar | Türkiye | Composition and kanun

I Musici de Montréal | Canada | Chamber orchestra

Patrick Graham | Canada | Percussions

Reza Abaee, Fatieh Honari & Hamin Honari

IRAN, BALOUCHISTAN

Roaming the ancient paths of the Silk Road, discover rare and lesser-known musical traditions of Iran. Balochi music, with its deep roots and rich traditions, evokes unique sensory and spiritual experiences. With Reza Abaee on the gheychak (Iranian fiddle), each note awakens the spirit to trance. Then, accompanied by the rhythms of Hamin Honari on percussion, let yourself be transported to the vast desert expanses of Iranian Balochistan by the songs and poetry of Fatieh Honari. A musical journey where melodies intertwine the magic of Balochi tradition, creating a sonic tapestry both mystical and mysterious.

Fatieh Honari | Baloutchistan) | voice

Reza Abaee | Iran | gheychak

Hamin Honari | Baloutchistan | percussion