A premiere during MENA IS HERE. Kayhan Kalhor, the unsurpassed grandmaster of the kemenche (the Persian knee violin), and Erdal Erzincan, the Turkish virtuoso on the bağlama (saz), have been playing together for many years and, as a duo, guarantee a wonderful blend of Iranian and Turkish music. Their albums are widely recognized as masterpieces. Both musical giants are embarking on a new project with the Rembrandt Trio, of which this concert is the start.

Before the concert begins, there will be a preliminary discussion with Kayhan Kalhor and classical pianist Yoram Ish-Hurwitz (and also classical programmer at SPOT Groningen). Two musicians who make music from their own backgrounds. What are the differences between Western and Persian music, where do they find each other. We also learn more about Kalhor's background.

Afterwards, Ish-Hurwitz enters into a conversation with Setareh Nafisi. Nafisi describes herself as a multimedia maker driven by the philosophy of "music in context. She comes from Iran and has been living in the Netherlands for over ten years. In Groningen, she studied piano, composition and improvisation at the Prince Claus Conservatory. With her, Ish-Hurwitz will talk, among other things, about what it is like to be an Iranian, female musician, with the Islamic regime in her native Iran. We will close with the film Wayfarer, based on a concept by Nafasi. She was also responsible for acting, composing the music and musical production.

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