Musicians: Didem Başar, kanun | Patrick Graham, percussions | I Musici de Montréal Orchestra, Violin, Alto, Cello, Upright Bass
Contact: Milan Simas – diffusion@centredesmusiciens.com
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 classical colours and sounds, this original project crosses centuries and cultures. Başar touches hearts with her powerful and sensitive playing, travels the world with her music, and brings back all the beauty and variety she encounters to offer it to us on stage!
Note: This show is also available in a quintet format.
Opus award nominee for the “Album of the year – World Music” category (2024) for Continuum.
Opus award nominee for the “Concert of the year – World Music” category (2024) for Continuum – Bourgie Hall – February 13th 2024.