Bach & Sufi

photo:Peter Lodder

As Sufism urges unity and harmony and brings together eastern and western philosophy, in this programme traditional Persian music embraces Johann Sebastian Bach. Together with Iranian singer Haleh Seyfizadeh and tar player Ali Ghamsari, the Dutch theorbo virtuoso David Mackor, and the Canadian soprano Elisabeth Hetherington, the Netherlands Wind Ensemble will perform an oriental Bach in an intimate embrace with old Persian music. The unifying work was composed by Mathilde Wantenaar, whose depth and engagement set her apart from the competition during the NWE composing contests.

COMPOSITION: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, ALI GHAMSARI, MATHILDE WANTENAAR
TAR: ALI GHAMSARI
VOCALS: HALEH SEYFIZADEH, ELISABETH HETHERINGTON
THEORBO: DAVID MACKOR
when to see it
  • Wed 07 Nov 2018 20.30 Amsterdam Podium Mozaiëk Tickets
  • Thu 08 Nov 2018 20.15 Drachten De Lawei Tickets
    pre-concert talk at 19.15
  • Fri 09 Nov 2018 20.00 Enschede Grote Kerk Tickets
  • Sat 10 Nov 2018 20.15 Den Haag Nieuwe Kerk Sold out
    pre-concert talk at 19.15
  • Tue 13 Nov 2018 20.00 Amsterdam Paradiso Sold out
    pre-concert talk at 19.00
  • Wed 14 Nov 2018 20.30 Tilburg Theaters Tilburg Tickets
    pre-concert talk at 19.30
  • Wed 08 May 2019 20.15 Groningen De Oosterpoort Tickets
    with jongNBEnoord - pre-concert talk at 19.15
  • Thu 09 May 2019 20.15 Rotterdam Schouwburg Tickets
    with jongNBEwest - pre-concert talk at 19.15
  • Fri 10 May 2019 20.00 Arnhem Musis Tickets
    with jongNBEoost - pre-concert talk at 19.00
  • Sat 11 May 2019 20.15 Ede Cultura Tickets
    i.s.m. Proefkamermuziek - pre-concert talk at 19.15
  • Sun 12 May 2019 15.00 Utrecht TivoliVredenburg Tickets
    pre-concert talk at 14.00
  • Tue 14 May 2019 20.00 Muiden Grote Kerk Tickets
    i.s.m. Proefkamermuziek
  • Wed 15 May 2019 20.30 Kerkrade Parkstad Limburg Theaters Tickets
    with jongNBEzuid - pre-concert talk at 19.30
  • Thu 16 May 2019 20.00 Amsterdam Paradiso Tickets
    pre-concert talk at 19.00

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