As Sufism encourages unity and harmony, and connects Eastern and Western ideologies, in the program In Hogere Sferen – Bach, Sufi & Pärt (In Higher Realms) traditional Persian music, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Arvo Pärt find and embrace each other.

Together with Iranian singer Haleh Seyfizadeh and Iranian tär player Ali Ghamsari, the Dutch Wind Ensemble presents an intriguing exploration of the connection between Bach, Sufism, and the contemporary sounds of Arvo Pärt. In doing so, Pärt’s minimalist approach adds a contemporary nuance to the symbiosis of traditional Persian music and the masterpieces of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Based on an original idea by Bart Schneemann.

Prior to each concert, an introduction to the performance is provided. The introduction is free, but for some venues, reservations may be required (see theater websites for more information).

when to see it

• Tue 04 Mar 2025 20:30 Amsterdam Podium Mozaïek Sold out
  pre première
• Thu 06 Mar 2025 20:15 Ede Cultura Sold out
• Fri 07 Mar 2025 20:00 Enschede Grote Kerk Sold out
• Sat 08 Mar 2025 20:15 Drachten De Lawei Tickets
• Sun 09 Mar 2025 15:00 Haarlem PHIL Tickets
• Wed 12 Mar 2025 20:00 Tilburg Schouwburg Concertzaal Tilburg Tickets
• Thu 13 Mar 2025 20:15 Nijmegen De Vereeniging Tickets
• Fri 14 Mar 2025 20:00 Dordrecht Kunstmin Tickets
• Sat 15 Mar 2025 20:15 Den Haag Amare Tickets
• Sun 16 Mar 2025 15:00 Bergen op Zoom De Maagd Tickets
• Wed 16 Apr 2025 20:00 Kerkrade Theater Kerkrade Tickets
• Thu 17 Apr 2025 20:00 Utrecht TivoliVredenburg Tickets
• Fri 18 Apr 2025 20:30 Amsterdam Paradiso Tickets