Intimate Concerts
January to May 2025
The Centre des musiciens du monde invites you to its new series Intimate Concerts in the choir of the Saint-Enfant Jésus Church, an exceptional venue offering remarkable acoustics for rare moments of communion with music. With a limited capacity of 50 seats, the intimate atmosphere is ideal for savoring every note and every breath in a silence conducive to listening.
Each evening is an exploration of an instrument and the culture it represents, shedding light on traditional music passed down orally through generations. These performances, both respectful of heritage and imbued with each artist’s personal sensitivity, weave a connection between past and present.
Come discover inspired melodies, ancient harmonies, and sound stories where the diversity of the world is expressed in all its splendor. A meeting for the soul and the senses.
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Deo Munyakazi is a renowned Rwandan musician, famous for his mastery of the inanga, a traditional harp from the African Great Lakes region. This essential instrument in Rwandan music is used
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Deo Munyakazi is a renowned Rwandan musician, famous for his mastery of the inanga, a traditional harp from the African Great Lakes region. This essential instrument in Rwandan music is used to tell stories and pass on cultural values.
Deo is committed to preserving this heritage while modernizing it. His performances, both technical and sensitive, captivate audiences, reflecting the unknown beauty of Rwandan culture. As a musical ambassador, he values oral traditions while building bridges with other styles.
An unmissable artist for discovering the rich soundscape of Rwanda through the presentation of new traditional melodies by Deo.
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Discover the fascinating beauty of the morinkhuur, the traditional horse-head fiddle, in the hands of Uuriintuya Khalivan, a young virtuoso from Inner Mongolia. Born into an ancient tradition, Uurintuya received her
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Discover the fascinating beauty of the morinkhuur, the traditional horse-head fiddle, in the hands of Uuriintuya Khalivan, a young virtuoso from Inner Mongolia. Born into an ancient tradition, Uurintuya received her first instrument at the age of 12, a gift from her poet father.
With her subtle playing of harmonics, the morinkhuur evokes the wild nature: the breath of the wind, the gallop of horses, the vastness of the steppe, and the whisper of spirits, with each note weaving a deep connection between humans and their environment.
Let yourself be transported by the breath of this millennial music, where tradition and emotion become one. An unforgettable evening to connect with the vast Mongolian landscapes.
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Kiya Tabassian is an Iranian musician recognized for his mastery of the setar, a long-necked Persian lute. His virtuoso technique and innovative approach reinvent the setar. Kiya draws from the richness of
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Kiya Tabassian is an Iranian musician recognized for his mastery of the setar, a long-necked Persian lute.
His virtuoso technique and innovative approach reinvent the setar. Kiya draws from the richness of Persian poetry and spirituality to infuse emotional depth into his compositions and improvisations.
His work is distinguished by a capacity to weave musical stories that transcend cultural boundaries, creating dialogues between the East and the West. As a composer, he also explores new sounds to expand the possibilities of the setar.
A leading figure in contemporary Persian music, Kiya Tabassian embodies the union of heritage and innovation.
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Kiya Tabassian is an Iranian musician recognized for his mastery of the setar, a long-necked Persian lute. His virtuoso technique and innovative approach reinvent the setar. Kiya draws from the richness of
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Kiya Tabassian is an Iranian musician recognized for his mastery of the setar, a long-necked Persian lute.
His virtuoso technique and innovative approach reinvent the setar. Kiya draws from the richness of Persian poetry and spirituality to infuse emotional depth into his compositions and improvisations.
His work is distinguished by a capacity to weave musical stories that transcend cultural boundaries, creating dialogues between the East and the West. As a composer, he also explores new sounds to expand the possibilities of the setar.
A leading figure in contemporary Persian music, Kiya Tabassian embodies the union of heritage and innovation.
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Nazih Borish is a virtuoso of the oud, the Arab string instrument that is the precursor of European lutes, and a renowned musician in the world of oriental music. Born in
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Nazih Borish is a virtuoso of the oud, the Arab string instrument that is the precursor of European lutes, and a renowned musician in the world of oriental music. Born in Syria, he was trained from a young age in the rich Arab musical tradition.
His exceptional technique and unique interpretation of the oud have earned him international recognition. He blends tradition and innovation while respecting the essence of classical Arab music. His captivating performances combine subtle improvisations and refined compositions.
Nazih Borish is also an accomplished composer, creating works that explore new dimensions of the oud while staying true to its roots.
Through his expressive playing and mastery of the classical Arab repertoire, he is one of the most influential ambassadors of contemporary Arab music, connecting it with other musical traditions worldwide.
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Federico Tarazona is a Peruvian musician and composer recognized for his virtuosity on the charango, a small traditional guitar from the Andes. His playing skillfully blends traditional Andean rhythms and sounds with
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Federico Tarazona is a Peruvian musician and composer recognized for his virtuosity on the charango, a small traditional guitar from the Andes.
His playing skillfully blends traditional Andean rhythms and sounds with contemporary influences. Federico has modernized the charango while preserving its unique character and deep cultural roots. He uses the instrument to create new sound textures, between improvisation and original compositions.
In addition to his career as a performer, he is a strong advocate for indigenous music and the cultural richness of the Andes. His work has been widely praised on the international stage, and he is considered one of the ambassadors of modern Andean music.
Federico Tarazona continues to share the beauty and complexity of the charango through concerts and international collaborations. This concert will be a unique opportunity to hear him perform solo.
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