Our upcoming performance with Constantinople is more than a concert; it is a cross-cultural journey where the sacred and spirituality transcend borders. By intertwining the Baroque mastery of J.S. Bach with the Persian soul of Omar Khayyam’s poetry, we are invited into a space of deep reflection.
In anticipation of this performance, Constantinople’s artistic director and setar player, Kiya Tabassian, shared this message regarding the inspiration behind his work and the vital importance of standing in solidarity with the people of Iran.

“Our hearts go out to the brave people of Iran, who have courageously stood up for their basic human rights in the face of brutal oppression. As we raise global awareness of their cause, it is equally important to pause and reflect on our shared human values and our collective hope for a more just and compassionate future.
Kiya Tabassian and his ensemble Constantinople have articulated this shared vision for humanity as profoundly as Johann Sebastian Bach and Omar Khayyam, through their deep explorations of spirituality, science, and the human condition.
We invite you to gather in solidarity with the people of Iran as Constantinople performs Kiya Tabassian’s arrangements of some of the most beautiful spiritual songs and arias by J. S. Bach, placed in dialogue with the poetry of Omar Khayyam—sung in Persian and responding musically and emotionally to Bach’s works, and keep this hope alive in each other’s hearts.”
We hope you take the time to reflect with us, and join us at the concert on Thursday, February 5th at the Broadway Theatre at 7:30PM to see Constantinople’s amazing performance of Bach & Khayyam.
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